You will want to routinely download the latest virus update files to ensurethat you have constant protection against the latest virus. Many businesses make the mistake in thinking that virus protection is a static entity. They buy virus protection software but never bother to download the latest updates. When this mentality of virus protection is taken on, your business becomes less and less protected over time. Many companies that strive to be protected from viruses have a monthly routine to incorporate the latest virus protection updates into every PC in the organization.
Virus protection is no longer a luxury as it was just a few years ago.
With the continued increase in usage of the Internet for e-mail and Web browsing, you will be more and more susceptible to viruses as time goes on. Protect yourself accordingly by making sure you are using virus protection software and managing its effectiveness by keeping it up to date. Many business environments have used Windows 95 as the typical desktop environment. Many newer PC's today are being shipped with Windows 98, an upgrade to Windows 95 that was available last year. Many times we are asked the question if users should upgrade their current PC's from Windows 95 to Windows 98.