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Antivirus Software

Antivirus software are the utilities which prevent viruses from entering the system. They can also detect and
remove a virus, if already present in the system. These are memory resident programs and get activated as soon
as the system is started. It checks all the files in the system and in case any virus is detected, it is removed. Also,
while working on the computer, if some infected storage device is connected, it generates warning messages and
stops the data transfer.

But, as new viruses are being introduced time to time, an antivirus software may not prove effective in removing
them. So, it is very important to keep the antivirus updated with the definitions of new viruses, which can be
updated online using the company website which has created the antivirus. Some popular antivirus software
are: Norton, AVG, Quick Heal, Avast, McAfee, PC-cillin, etc.

Using An Antivirus program
SEQRITE Endpoint Security is one of the widely used antivirus software which can scan, detect and remove
variety of malware. Let us learn how to use this program to make our computer system safe and secure.

To start Seqrite Endpoint Security Antivirus:
Step 1: Click on Start button.
Step 2: Click on Seqrite Endpoint Security option from the program list.
Step 3: Click on Seqrite Endpoint Security.

The Seqrite Endpoint Security main window will appear on the screen.
Step 4: To perform a complete system scan, click on Scan ( ) option in the lower right corner of the window
and choose the option Full System Scan in the Scan menu.
Or

If you want to scan any specific external storage device connected to the system like pen drives, CDs or
external hard drive, click on Custom Scan option in the Scan menu. The custom scan box will appear.

Step 5: Click on Add button. A Browse For Folder dialog box will open.
Step 6: Select the storage devices or the areas to be scanned and add them into the scan item list. Click on OK
button.

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