A program that detects and eliminates Computer Viruses. Some anti-virus programs have the ability to fix files and computers that have been infected by viruses. Others can prevent the damage of a virus by alerting the user to its presence and then stopping the virus from loading and running itself on the computer or system. Anti-virus is a key element of any network security plan and is often referenced as a critical component of Content Security.
Hardware and software designed to monitor systems for signatures of viruses and eliminate them before they can compromise the system.
(also known as ‘Scanners') - Anti-virus is the term used for the technology and software that acts to detect malicious codes, prevent these codes or files from infecting and damaging your system, and to also remove any malicious codes that have gotten through. Anti-virus vendors, share information and keep in constant contact to make sure any malicious code outbreaks are quickly reported and dealt with. Anti-virus vendors also usually participate in independent tests to check and certify their products for speed and thoroughness when detecting and disinfecting viruses. The original versions of anti-virus software look through files for malicious code as they enter the system, or as the user requests it (manually). More recent versions of antivirus programs, such as NOD 32, often depends on integrity checking, and sometimes behavior blocking to prevent files from unauthorized modifications, or to stop various sequences of code from changing anything internally.
a program that attempts to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software
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Software used to detect, block and remove computer viruses (worms, macro-viruses) and trojans. Anti-virus software uses files with "virus signatures" (DAT files). The anti-virus software checks for these signatures in email, data and programs. In order to maintain computer security as new viruses and trojans appear, DAT files must be regularly updated. Many anti-virus software packages and their DAT files can be updated via the Internet.
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Software which monitors and protects your PC from malicious programs.
A software or hardware designed to identify and remove a known or potential computer virus, worm, or trojan horse.
Software that protects a computing device from being infected by malicious programs such as viruses and worms.
software installed on a machine to prevent the introduction of viruses. Will also detect their presence and repair or remove them.
One thing you don't want on your computer is a virus - it can wreak havoc, destroying files and damaging your hard drive. Anti-virus software is used to scan emails and files on your computer and to detect and remove any of these nasty bugs. This also prevents them being passed to other files and computers in emails and documents. The software can be bought from most computer stores and should be kept up to date. See our special offer on computer security software
A program that actively defends against viruses. It usually scans your computer for infected files periodically.
Software used to detect and block a virus, and often includes tools for repairs.
Software that helps to protect your computer from viruses. DomainIt includes antivirus software with all email accounts. It is also recommended that you use an anti-virus program on your own computer, such as Norton Anti-Virus or Mcafee.
Software that detects, repairs, cleans, or removes virus-infected files from a computer.
Software that helps protect a computer from malicious code.
Anti-virus means hardware, software, or other means or methods designed to prevent the spread and damage of computer viruses.
A mechanism that provides detection and inoculation of viruses on a local disk or in files as they are transferred between networks. Anti-virus applications are an example of content security. They provide a key function of network security by protecting the integrity of hosts and the stored data on those hosts.
A program that scans a computer's memory, files, and hard drives, searching for known and unknown viruses and attempts to removes them. It even helps repair the damaged files left behind.
A software utility that searches a hard disk for viruses and removes any that are found. Most antivirus programs include an auto-update feature that enables the program to download profiles of new viruses so that it can check for the new viruses as soon as they are discovered.
An application that is designed to protect PCs from malicious code.
Software that can be installed onto a machine that searches for and removes computer viruses. Anti-virus software should be updated regularly.
(2005-03-09) Chris Limb Software installed on a computer to detect, disinfect and remove computer viruses, as well as to prevent their introduction to the system