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What are viruses?

Computer viruses are programs designed to maliciously change the way your computer operates. Once active, viruses may cause a variety of problems, including:

corrupt files and documents
display prank messages, graphics or sounds
crash your system regularly
use up excessive memory (RAM)
or even erase your entire hard drive.

How do they spread?

Viruses are often contracted from:

attachment files from e-mail
Internet downloads
files from removable media (USB devices, CDs and DVDs)

Please note there are several virus hoaxes, often publicized by well-meaning users via e-mail.

How can I protect my computer?

See Anti-virus Tips.

The best way to prevent the spread of viruses is to use antivirus software. Information Technology Services has acquired a license for VirusScan for Windows and Virex for Macintosh for Marquette students, faculty and staff.