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Article: When your computer gets sick.(computer virus protection programs)(includes list of Web Sites) (Software Review)(Evaluation)
- Article from:
- Popular Mechanics
- Article date:
- September 1, 1998
- Author:
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Computer viruses are everywhere. Here's how to keep your computer from "catching a cold," and what to do if it does.
What strikes fear into the hearts of computer users more than a hard-drive meltdown? Try the words "computer virus." From small annoyances such as unwanted screen messages to the unbearable threat of a total system crash, these unsavory viruses easily can bring a host of costly problems.
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