- Secure PC's and computer maintenance -

A serious virus attack on your computer can cripple your PC causing a host of problems including the loss of important data and costing money for repairs and the salvage of information stored on your PC. In extremes it can even mean you need to buy a new computer. Save your self the cost, hassle and stress and properly disinfect your system of any threats.

This web site will explain what you want to know about PC protection. Explanations into viruses and other threats will be offered, along with instructions to keep a secure and healthy PC using simple maintenance and preventative methods.

Firstly, before you do anything else, it is highly advisable to purchase some Anti-Virus software. This is the most vital thing you can you do for your PC. It is difficult to stress how important this is. If you do have Anti-Virus software, that is a great leap toward a secure PC.

- Potential Threats to your computer -

There any many types of virus on the Internet, stored in programs, sent hidden in e-mails and disguised as useful data. Some viruses such as Trojans can embed themselves in windows and disguise themselves so that Anti Virus software cannot find them or remove them. Don't panic, Anti Virus software can usually detect the virus as it tries to run or execute itself and stop the process and remove the immediate threat. You will still need to remove the virus as it will continue to try and run, and maybe act as a magnet to other viruses, or allow remote access for hackers to control your PC, steal important data, or spy on you whilst you surf the internet and disclose your e-mail address or even bank details. Other threats include sending spam mail from your e-mail address which can ruin the credibility of a business name and cause an ISP (Internet Service Provider - such as Wanadoo, Blue Yonder, BT) to suspend or terminate your account and e-mail address.

If your Anti Virus software detects repeat attacks, says it is unable to clean or scan certain files, or even if you have reason to believe your PC is infected, you need to get your PC Disinfected as soon as possible. In some cases it takes more than just your anti virus software to remove the threats. The only people available to resolve these problems are usually large high street corporations who will more than likely re-format your computer, loosing all the data on the PC. Read the content in this website to learn and understand the security threats and allow you to take control of the situation. Alternatively you can contact the PC Disinfection team directly and we can resolve the problem for you.

- Website Synopsis -

The content on this website will give you various information on why you are vulnerable to threats, how the threats work, and how you can prevent them from being a problem.

Common problems such as spam and junk e-mails can flood your mail box wasting valuable hours of time during a week, and in some cases you may have to create a new e-mail address and discard your current one. The spam section can tell you why this is caused, and how you can prevent spam from finding you.

When viruses attack your PC many people panic and use over kill methods such as formatting the computer hard-disk to remove the virus. This is not necessary in most cases. Click the 'Panic Button' at the top if you think you are infected by a virus or at risk from a hacking attempt, and follow the instructions to resolve the problem. This section like the rest of the website is compatible with printers so you can print the instructions for safe keeping or leisurely reading at a later date.

Learn the difference between Trojans and Worms, Spyware and Adware, Firewalls and Anti Virus software.

A Web log is included in this site with current topics of interest which is updated regularly and archived when the topic becomes old. Keep checking back to this site to keep up-to-date with security issues, advice and tips as well as thoughts of the day.

You can contact the PC Disinfection team to get additional information, advice on virus threats or speak to someone personally if that is what you require.

We also have some free hosted forums you can access and ask questions to be answered by the PC Disinfection team, or by other visitors of the website.