How to Keep Your PC Virus Free

Install a antivirus program on your computer. Norton and McAfee are two of the more popular software programs. When you purchase a computer one of these programs will be installed on the computer. The license will only last one year. You will need to pay for renewal after one year. The cost of the renewal is worth the security knowing your computer is safe from a virus. If you have more then one computer in your home then select the multiple pc for multiple years option. You will save money over the long run.

Run a malware program on your computer. There are plenty free versions on the internet. The program will search your computer for any malware that needs to be removed.

Set up Windows Internet Explorer to take advantage of some built in features. 
- Delete browsing history on exit every time.
- Turn off pop-up blocker
- Review Microsoft security center. Is firewall turned on. Is automatic updates turned on. Is virus protection turned on.

An optional step is to install a utility program that helps keep your computer organized and running effectively. There are several products on the market. These programs help remove any unnecessary files that may remain on your computer, help fix errors that occur over time from using your computer daily, help improve system performance.

Develop a habit to run these programs on a daily/weekly basis. Virus and malware are always looking for opportunities to infect a computer.