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Seven Tips to Prevent Computer Viruses “An ounce of protection is better than a pound of cure.” Protecting a computer from virus attacks is easier than fixing an already infected computer. The best way to deal with computer viruses is their prevention (yes, prevention is better than the cure). Here are some useful tips for computer users to protect their computers from viruses. 01. Beware of suspicious e-mail attachments. It is extremely important to beware of suspicious emails that contain attachments. Email attachments are considered to be one of the most common ways for a virus to enter your computer. So, never open an email attachment if you are not sure about the contents or if you were not expecting such an email. 02. Browse safely Stay away from websites that contain forceful and annoying banner ads, lots of pop-ups, unbelievable offers and an overall unorganized appearance. Better yet, use a browser ad blocker to avoid malware ads. 03. Avoid unknown browser plug-ins Most of the innocent looking plug-ins you install (not the ones with good reputation over the years) have hidden agendas. Although they claim to do miracles with your computer, once you install them, they can slow down your computer and may expose you to various threats. Spyware, that can collect your sensitive personal information, may be bundled inside unwanted plug-ins. So, avoid browser plug-ins from unknown websites and when installing software programs (like games, free programs, etc.). 04. Install an antivirus suite Gone are the days that antivirus is all the protection one would need. The modern solution includes an antivirus suite that provide anti-virus protection and anti-malware protection which are sophisticated enough to protect your computer from viruses, malw