Ever think that maybe you might keep your antivirus current? Lots
of people have also had the same thoughts. A few of them actually acted
on that thought. Most just think about it briefly, then dismiss the
idea. It is sometimes because they don't know where to start. In other
cases it is because there are so many unknowns. Still other times it is
because they think they cannot get it done.
Hmm. Are those actually valid reasons? Was the positive side included? Was that balanced? Did we consider the possibilities for? The issues in favor of? Maybe we ought to take a more balanced approach. Let's consider 5 reasons why you should keep your antivirus current, just to see if any one of them fit here.
First, antivirus protection is only effective as long as it is up to date. Sure, I understand your objection that antivirus updates are sometimes expensive and a hassle to download and apply. I agree that these are really valid objections, but please consider, that antivirus protection rapidly becomes outdated as new viruses are released. And moreover, you will need to consider that new viruses are discovered every day.
Second, PC virus protection is vital to protecting your valuable documents and data from corruption. The primary reason behind that would be some viruses will actively erase or corrupt data on your computer. And in addition it has been known for some viruses to lock your documents with a password that you may never be able to discover.
Third, computer viruses can prevent your Windows operating system from starting up. And also not being able to start Windows, even worse can be the situation where your computer gets into a continual loop of re-booting and not allowing you to type or do anything!
Fourth, computer viruses can hijack your Internet web browser to send you to look at dodgy websites.
And Fifth, If your computer catches a virus, it can pass it on to other computers by network links, USB data keys or emails. Imagine being in the embarrassing position of having to explain how you came to infect your work's computer network just by sending yourself an email from your home computer?
When you go through the reasons and evaluate them, I expect that you will have to admit that a persuasive case can be made for thinking about how to keep your antivirus current.
Now, after all that, what do you say? Isn't that a strong case in favor? Maybe you really should stay current with your antivirus strategy!
When you consider all of the reasons and evaluate them, you'll have to admit that a very compelling case can be made for beginning to consider the way to keep your antivirus current.
Just consider it. Maybe, just maybe, you really, in all seriousness, really should keep your anti-virus software up to date.
Hmm. Are those actually valid reasons? Was the positive side included? Was that balanced? Did we consider the possibilities for? The issues in favor of? Maybe we ought to take a more balanced approach. Let's consider 5 reasons why you should keep your antivirus current, just to see if any one of them fit here.
First, antivirus protection is only effective as long as it is up to date. Sure, I understand your objection that antivirus updates are sometimes expensive and a hassle to download and apply. I agree that these are really valid objections, but please consider, that antivirus protection rapidly becomes outdated as new viruses are released. And moreover, you will need to consider that new viruses are discovered every day.
Second, PC virus protection is vital to protecting your valuable documents and data from corruption. The primary reason behind that would be some viruses will actively erase or corrupt data on your computer. And in addition it has been known for some viruses to lock your documents with a password that you may never be able to discover.
Third, computer viruses can prevent your Windows operating system from starting up. And also not being able to start Windows, even worse can be the situation where your computer gets into a continual loop of re-booting and not allowing you to type or do anything!
Fourth, computer viruses can hijack your Internet web browser to send you to look at dodgy websites.
And Fifth, If your computer catches a virus, it can pass it on to other computers by network links, USB data keys or emails. Imagine being in the embarrassing position of having to explain how you came to infect your work's computer network just by sending yourself an email from your home computer?
When you go through the reasons and evaluate them, I expect that you will have to admit that a persuasive case can be made for thinking about how to keep your antivirus current.
Now, after all that, what do you say? Isn't that a strong case in favor? Maybe you really should stay current with your antivirus strategy!
When you consider all of the reasons and evaluate them, you'll have to admit that a very compelling case can be made for beginning to consider the way to keep your antivirus current.
Just consider it. Maybe, just maybe, you really, in all seriousness, really should keep your anti-virus software up to date.
Rowland C O'Connor has worked as a Microsoft Certified Professional for over 12 years and has over 20 years of experience with Windows. Rowland is the editor at Windows Performance.com, a resource with helpful tips, articles and videos showing you how to speed up your Windows computer.
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