In this guide, you will find explanations and advice about computer viruses and anti-virus software.
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Eestikeelne versioon asub siin: Arvutiviirused ja viirusetõrje. |
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Introduction
On this page you may learn more about computer infections and anti-virus software by reading the following explanations and recommendations:
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Trojans spread by luring people to run programs that appear to come from a safe source. Trojan horses can also be attached to software that you download for free. |
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We advise that you quickly examine your computer for infections if any of the aforementioned symptoms or other suspicious indications (such as erratic behaviour, frequent spontaneous restarts, etc.) arise. |
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If the above symptoms, as well as other suspicious manifestations (uncertain operation, frequent spontaneous restarts, etc.) appear in the computer, we recommend that you immediately check your computer for viruses. Computers managed by the university's IT department have the necessary security measures automatically in use, and you don't have to worry about Windows updates or virus protection. |
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All personal computers running Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows |
10 should upgrade their computers to Microsoft Windows |
11. Machines installed by the University of Tartu already have virus protection installed by the University of Tartu. |
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The Windows |
11 operating system comes with a free anti-malware engine called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. It provides real-time defence against every kind of malware imaginable, including viruses, spyware, and malware. The functioning of Windows Security will not be impacted by the installation of a third-party antivirus, however Microsoft Defender Antivirus will be automatically blocked. Virus scanTo start a virus scan with Microsoft Defender, follow these steps:
Full virus scanA full virus scan will take longer, but it will definitely check all files, folders and applications.
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