Using NUnet software to scan for PC viruses Using NUnet software to scan for PC viruses If you regularly use publicly accessed computers , exchange disks with other users, download files from the internet or frequently send and receive e-mail file attachments , the odds are pretty good that sooner or later your floppy disk and possibly your personal computer will become infected with a virus.
Viruses range in effect from relatively innocuous nuisances to severely destructive.
They are often programmed to remain unnoticed until the virus is transmitted and the damage if any has been done. This group contains software which you may use to evaluate and probably disinfect your system or disks. Minimizing the risk of Viral Infections It is very difficult to totally avoid infection, unless you use your machine and disks in isolation. Since it's pretty unlikely that you will do this, at some point, you will probably have to deal with a viral infection. It is possible to minimize the risk of infection by scanning all floppy disks and downloaded files that you use with anti-virus scanning software, especially if you use a lab.