Computer security

4. Convert your disk to NTFS, which is the new and safe file system for Windows. FAT, FAT32 are outdated. Seperate softwares are available for this conversion. Format command will also do this with loss of data on the disk (My Cpmputer ->Right click on the disk to format in NTFS->Format.)

5. Disable dump file creation. Control Panel->System->Select 'Advanced' tab of System Properties and click on 'Settings' of Start up and recovery. Make Write debugging to None and click OK.

6.Show hidden files and folders. Normally hidden files system files, not used by a user directly. Viruses are utilising this weakness of the operating system to hide. Control Panel->Folder Options (View tab)->Click on the radio button for 'Show hidden files and folders' and click OK.