Hello and welcome to Computer Fitness’ Blog! My name is Josh. You may know me from the Internet Beacon. We have a pretty cool blog over there. If you’re new to our sites, do check it out; there’s plenty more awesome over there. Computer Fitness is a tech support firm in Finksburg, MD. Our areas of expertise run the gamut from desktop repair to server maintenance. This week, I’d like to talk about knowing if your PC is infected by malware/viruses.
Get With the Program
A huge sign that your computer has been infected is seeing programs running that you don’t recognize. This is not to say that you should go deleting everything you see that doesn’t instantly ring a bell. However, if you don’t remember installing “NO VIRUZEZ LOLZ” and it keeps popping up when you start the computer, you’re likely infected.
Can You Sign this Form?
Programs that persistently ask you to register/buy a full product are not uncommon. Many people download demos of software to get a feel for them. These demos usually ask you to buy the full version, so this is not irregular. However, when coupled with the previous point about recognizing software, this can be a sign that your PC is sick. Unless you specifically know what the software is and where your money is going, don’t give them any personal information.
Things Are a Bit Slow Around Here
Decreased computer performance happens, as machines get older. However, if you notice a sudden, drastic drop in performance, then it is likely that your PC is infected. A lot of malware eats up resources on computers without doing anything else. They are there to annoy you and that’s what they will do. As with any other malware or virus, a good computer security bundle will do wonders. I recommend Trend Micro Internet Security Pro. It covers all your bases and runs smoothly.
That’s it for this week. We’ll see you next time!
-Josh
Computer Fitness
