How to Stop a Virus in Windows
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What do you do when your system is brought to a grinding halt by malware or viruses? If you’re a true power user, you rid your system of the infection and get back to work. In this article, I’m going to show you how to do just that.
There are new malware and viruses released every day. It's impossible for antivirus companies and security firms to stay completely up to date on these parasites. That means that from time to time you're likely to be infected with a new variant that isn't recognized by your current protection scheme.
That in no way means that I don't recommend the use of antivirus and anti-malware software. You should protect your system with both. While I'm not going to make any recommendations on which to choose, you can see a list of what not to use by checking out Spyware Warrior.
There are other methods of protection as well. Many products offer protection from specific kinds of threats. Microsoft's RegMon (formerly by SysInternals) and DiamondCS's RegProt will continually monitor your registry for changes. Products like DiamondCS's WormGuard add another layer of protection against Trojans and worms.
You may also consider the use of resident process protection. These types of programs monitor the running processes on your machine and attempt to stop any rogue process. DiamondCS's ProcessGuard does a pretty effective job of this.
There are also intrusion detection systems such those available by Prevx that can offer usable solutions. Along with offering a layer of resident protection they typically offer a form of network protection as well that protects you from unauthorized network connections. However, this should be used in conjunction with a proper firewall such as ZoneAlarm.
Finally, the most effective way to reduce or eliminate your risk of being infected with malware and viruses is to avoid visiting certain websites. Pornography sites and sites offering software serial numbers and cracks are cause for the greatest majority of problems. You should also avoid installing software from non-reputable companies.
Now that we've covered how to protect yourself, let's learn how to determine if you've been infected.
Next: Identifying when a problem exists >>
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