Viruses or worms can have a significant impact on your personal computer. Before you can understand the effects that a virus might have on you as a user, you need to understand the definition of a virus. A virus is “a self replicating application that spreads by making copies of itself by inserting into other programs.” There are multiple ways that a virus could affect you personally.
The most obvious problem that a virus can cause is to destroy your computer. Because viruses can target data stored in your hard drive, a virus may completely crash your computer. At this point, you may not even be able to reboot your computer. This can cause inconveniences for you, as well as the financial burden of having to purchase a new computer.
Not all viruses are so significant that they would completely destroy a computer. Some attack the memory of the PC, which may result in significantly slower performance from the computer.
Bryce MorganKeeping photos and copies of contracts, or receipts on your computer is relatively common. Having your computer crash from a virus may result in you losing these irreplaceable files if they are not also stored on an external disc or hard drive. That is why backing up your data on an external drive is so important.
Who came up with viruses any way, I have always wondered about this one. I agree with always backing up your personal files especially since USB's are so much cheaper and alternatives such as cloud computing.
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Backing up your personal files is a good idea and it is cheaper. I'm not sure anyone knows who originally started viruses, but as explained in our presentation it all started out as a funny joke. They were funny viruses that would eat your information, but now they have turned viscous.
ReplyDeleteI have had this weird mind set that since some of my family members have anti-virus software and somehow always mange to end up with viruses on their computers, that I was better off not having it. Although, after reading your groups blog I have started doing some research to find the right fit for myself. I do however have double copies of all my documents and pictures on a USB just in case if something were to happen-plus it makes it more convenient to carry a USB than my computer.
ReplyDeleteI personally try to back up everything that is important to me. I currently do not have my pictures saved but it something that I have told myself I need to do. What scares me even more is if you have personal data that is kept on your computer. Once you get a virus, they have your information!
ReplyDeleteLaura Mayhew
If a virus attacks your computer and you have personal information then hackers can get your information. I have not backed up my pictures either which is something that is important, because I would hate for my pictures to be lost. I am glad that you have found a computer virus software that that best fits you. It is great that they have free software that you can download to protect your computer.
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