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 * [[image:computer_viruses_for_dummies.jpg width="114" height="182"]]A virus is a program meant to change the way a computer works without the person who owns the computer's consent. Viruses generally produce negative results and can even destroy the computer. In addition, when they attach themselves to a computer, they can spread to others.**


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There are many types of viruses. Some examples are file viruses, which attach themselves to files and run when the file is open. Another type is an e-mail viruses, where a virus is spread throughout an email sent to all of a host's address book on their account. When the email's attachment is open, the virus spreads. Therefore, you must be careful what files and emails you open.**

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 * There are different levels of damage that can be done by viruses do. Some are just pesky but easily repairable; yet others can crash your computer, and information can even be stolen off. So, be careful about everything you open- viruses can be spread through links anywhere from AIM, e-mail, and going to the wrong websites!**