Antivirus Guide

Ensuring you get the right antivirus package for your needs and keeping it working smoothly needn't be stressful, just follow our simple guide to choosing the right software and getting the most from it.

What is a trojan, virus and worm
Often antivirus alerts in the press and media refer to trojans, viruses and worms, but is there any difference or are they just different names for the same thing. Updated - 7 Sep 2004

Updating Your Anti-virus Software
Keeping your antivirus software up to date is very important, but why does it need updating and how often should you do it? Updated - 28 Jul 2004

Why You Need Anti-virus Software
Anti-virus software is a vital component of modern PC life. Below we debunk some of the myths that people use as excuses for not having any anti-virus software installed. Updated - 28 Jul 2004

Choosing Anti-virus Software
Choosing which antivirus package to use can be a daunting task. But that’s not a good reason to delay getting antivirus software onto your PC. Any antivirus software is better than none. Updated - 27 Jul 2004

Related Links
What is a trojan, virus and worm
Updating Your Anti-virus Software
Why You Need Anti-virus Software
Choosing Anti-virus Software

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