How can I protect my computer?

1.	Get anti-virus software, and use it.
2.	Don't open file transfers from strangers.
3.	Update your anti-virus software regularly.
4.	Make back-ups of your important files regularly.
5.	Run your own virus-check on any file someone sends you.
6.	If you exchange floppy disks, virus-check your floppies.

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