Safety New computer users are often concerned about viruses and what they might do to their computers. The truth is that with proper anti-virus software you will avoid most viruses. A piece of software that can replicate and transfer itself from one computer to another, without the user being aware of it.
Some viruses are relatively harmless, but others can damage or destroy data.
For more information click here. Viruses attach themselves to files and are spread when the host file is transferred to another computer on a floppy disc, CD-ROM or file sent by email over the Internet or downloaded. It's easy to say and hard to follow, but don't panic. If you don't have any anti-virus software consider buying it . If you're a tightwad, or strapped for cash you could download a free trial version of VirusScan or Norton anti-virus.