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How does antivirus software work?

Ravi dubey . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Antivirus software, also known as anti-malware software, scans your computer's memory or files for patterns that indicate malware. It looks for patterns based on the signatures of known malware.

VVVN RAJU . Oct 15, 2024
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How often should I scan my computer?

Shiv Kanojiya . Oct 15, 2024 A:

After installing antivirus software, it is advisable to perform periodic computer scanning. The majority of antivirus programs may be set up to automatically scan folders or files and to prompt you to run thorough scans on a predetermined schedule.

Rishav kumar . Oct 15, 2024
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Why should I not use more than one antivirus software?

Joydevdutta . Oct 15, 2024 A:

The reason behind not using more than one antivirus is because installing multiple antivirus programs can cause problems like system freezing and data loss.

Sanjeev Kumar . Oct 15, 2024
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What should I do if my security software detects a threat?

Mukesh Kumar . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Generally, you don't need to do anything as the security software will clean the infection for you. If unwanted software has been found, you may be asked to choose what to do next.

Sanjeev Kumar . Oct 15, 2024
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What is the difference between free and paid antivirus software?

Mukesh Kumar . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Free antivirus subscriptions usually have some limits compared to paid versions, such as on the amount of devices connected or the types of threats detected.

Nilankur Das . Oct 15, 2024
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What are the 3 benefits of antivirus?

Shiv Kanojiya . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Some of the benefits of antivirus of antivirus are as follows:

  • Determining, stopping, and getting rid of malware, ransomware, and infections
  • Preventing fraud and phishing, as well as identity theft
  • Check for links and websites that could be hazardous before clicking

Harish Hedve . Oct 15, 2024
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What are the two types of antivirus?

vishnu vankadara . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Antivirus software comes in a variety of forms, including: - Desktop antivirus: This kind of antivirus program guards against viruses by installing itself on a computer. - Mobile antivirus: This kind of antivirus program guards against viruses by installing itself on a mobile device.

Nilankur Das . Oct 15, 2024
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What are the techniques of antivirus?

Ravi dubey . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Behavioral analysis and signature-based detection are two of the virus scanning methods used by antivirus software to find and eliminate viruses. In order to stop threats as they appear, it also monitors in real time.

Sangeeth E V D . Oct 15, 2024
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What is the mechanism of antivirus?

Shiv Kanojiya . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Antivirus software often operates using one of two methods: either it searches for unusual activity in applications already installed on your system, or it scans files and programs as they are added and matches them to known infections.

Mukesh Kumar . Oct 15, 2024
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How does antivirus detect viruses?

Shiv Kanojiya . Oct 15, 2024 A:

Antivirus software scans the file comparing specific bits of code against information in its database and if it finds a pattern duplicating one in the database, it is considered a virus, and it will quarantine or delete that particular file.

Nilankur Das . Oct 15, 2024

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