Prevention
Follow these basic steps to safeguard your chat communications from malicious code

1. Secure your communications. Download a Central Command product designed to secure ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Instant Messenger, mIRC, and NetMeeting.

2. Protect your PC. If you don't already have virus protection software on your PC desktop, you should. If you're a home or individual user, it's as easy as downloading any of these top-rated programs then following the installation instructions. If you're on a network, check with your network administrator first.

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3. Scan your system regularly. If you're just loading antivirus software on your desktop for the first time, it's a good idea to let it scan your entire system. It's better to start with a clean and problem-free PC. Often the antivirus program can be set to scan each time the computer is rebooted or on a periodic schedule. Some will scan in the background while you are connected to the Internet. Make it a regular habit to scan for viruses.

4. Update your antivirus software. Now that you have virus protection software installed, make sure it's up-to-date. Some antivirus protection programs have a feature that will automatically link to the Internet and add new virus detection code whenever the software vendor discovers a new threat. You can also scan your PC for the lastest security updates here.

To stay up-to-date on the latest virus alerts and solutions, bookmark our Virus Protection Guide.

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