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What is a virus ?  
A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner. A true virus can only spread from one computer to another (in some form of executable code) when its host is taken to the target computer; for instance because a user sent it over a network or the Internet, or carried it on a removable medium such as a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB drive. Viruses can increase their chances of spreading to other computers by infecting files on a network file system or a file system that is accessed by another computer.
Adware, Spyware and malware are not viruses do not have the reproductive ability.
What is Malware ?
Malware is an abbreviated term used to describe a "malicious software" program. Malware includes things like spyware or adware programs, such as tracking cookies, which are used to monitor your surfing habits. It also includes more sinister items, such as key loggers, Trojan horses, worms, and viruses

What is Spyware ?
Spyware is a type of malware that is installed surreptitiously on personal computers to collect information about users, their computer or browsing habits without their informed consent.[1]

While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user's behaviour, the functions of spyware extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habits and sites that have been visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software and redirecting Web browser activity. Spyware is known to change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and/or loss of Internet or functionality of other programs. In an attempt to increase the understanding of spyware, a more formal classification of its included software types is captured under the term privacy-invasive software.

How do I protect my computer or network?
The first step is to make sure you have your firewall turned on at all times. Most operating systems have firewall software built in.
In addition you will need  good anti virus software which constantly auto updates it's virus definition database. As an extra precaution you should also install  malware detection and removal software.
If you follow these steps your pc or network should remain in good health.
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Free Anti virus software

We recommend that you use  an anti virus along with some form of  malware detection and removal system.

There are two free software packages we recommend.

For an anti virus solution Avast Home is free and every bit as good as many licensed products.

For malware protection we recommend Spybot.

we do not accept any responsibility for these products