Article ID: 2806140 - Last Review: March 26, 2013 - Revision: 6.0

Guard your business against viruses, spyware, and malware



Deleting and repairing infected files can be challenging, but not impossible. By following a few simple steps you can get protection from malicious software including spyware, viruses, trojans and rootkits.

Does your computer have a virus, spyware or malware?

A few signs of virus, spyware or malware infections:
  • Pop up security or warning windows on a website
  • Unexplained restarts or slowdowns
  • Computer will not start
  • Files seem to disappear
  • You can’t go to some sites on the internet
This guide will assist you in installing Microsoft’s free antimalware and antivirus software, Microsoft Security Essentials, and help address the ongoing security needs of your small business.


Rogue Security Software

Rogue security software claims to remove malware, but instead introduces malware to your computer. Watch the video below to see how you can get protection from Rogue security software.
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