What is a virus?

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A computer virus is the name given to a kind of program that appears on your computer without you intentionally downloading it.

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An example of how this can happen by clicking onto links on an unsafe website.

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These programs have a negative effect on your computer, often stopping it from working properly.

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Because of this, it is important to make sure your computer is protected.

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The best way to do this is to install an antivirus program which will help protect your computer from different kinds of threats, including spyware and ransomware. 

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