Storing your files in your personal workspace ensures your files are safe from drive or disk failure. If you need to save your files to your hard drive because of network space limitations, save them to your My Documents folder instead of on the Desktop and then plan on backing up the My Documents folder to a ZIP or floppy on a regular basis. While editing your files, save your work often to insure that you will not loss your work if the application you are using freezes or shuts down. Avoiding Computer Viruses Keep your Anti-Virus software updated and scan your drives and disks for computer viruses on a regular schedule. Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from someone you know.
Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email using the sender's address book.
Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or unexpected. Update your anti-virus software regularly. You'll want to be protected since over 500 viruses are discovered every month.