Malicious software, or malware, can wreak havoc on a small business. Some viruses can obtain sensitive data from unsecured workstations, while other infections, like worms, can slow computer or ...

Problem: You think your PC has the flu. It's suddenly sluggish, and unknown toolbars and pop-ups have started appearing everywhere. Microsoft Safety Scanner to the ...

Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...

Either way, a scan leads to a new tab where VirusTotal's dozens of anti-virus engines kick in. When they're done, you'll know if it's safe to download the file (or visit the site). I'd say VTzilla is ...

Thumb drives are a standard part of any PC repair toolkit, but once you've used them on a suspect PC, you should always scan them for viruses. Here's how to scan for viruses directly from the AutoPlay ...

Discovering that a virus has infected your systems is never a pleasant experience. Some malware programs are easy to remove, and require only a few minutes to clean your servers and restore normal ...

Facebook has partnered with antivirus firm ESET to offer users the ability to scan their computers for malware directly from inside the social networking site. Facebook has integrated ESET’s ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Got virus problems on your Windows PC? Follow these steps, and you may be back in working order in no time. I've been writing professionally about computers, the internet, and technology for over 30 ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

You work hard to protect your PC from the malicious thugs of our digital world. You keep your antivirus program up to date. You avoid questionable Web sites. You don ...