Delete temporary files: This clears up system resources and removes any lingering malware. Open Settings, then go to Storage ...

Google Redirect virus manifests itself by hijacking browser controls and influencing internet traffic. It operates mainly on the functions of Google Chrome, where it can access personal information ...

Computer viruses can invade your system without you noticing, disrupting its operation and even stealing your data. To protect your device, it's important to know how to recognize signs of infection, ...

Cyber-criminals send a variety of threats to systems using Trojan viruses. One such Trojan virus is Altruistic.exe. This virus slows down your computer and utilizes significant system resources. If ...

Malicious software, or malware, can wreak havoc on a small business. Some viruses can obtain sensitive data from unsecured workstations, while other infections, like worms, can slow computer or ...

We know that most of you guys will be in trouble with the IDP.Generic threat. We have seen many posts on social media, which says that many users are getting the IDP.Generic virus detection on their ...

Restoring a Windows 8 PC to a previous backup point can circumvent viruses and other malware that locks the user out of the desktop. More persistent malware may require loading the computer into Safe ...

Part of the process of learning how to get rid of a virus on your computer is understanding the three options an antivirus program provides when it finds a virus: clean, quarantine, or delete.

Scientific American presents Tech Talker by Quick & Dirty Tips. Scientific American and Quick & Dirty Tips are both Macmillan companies. Last week I covered the steps to go through when trying to ...

Virus attacks are far more common with the increasing use of the internet and external hard drives. One of the most common viruses found is the autorun.inf file. USB flash drives are the most ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...