Dont's when infected with a virus
Dont's
- Don't panick, this will solve nothing
- Don't use system restore. Why?
- Don't reinstall windows, reinstalling windows will give you a clean system but is very time consuming and will only solve the result of an infection, not the cause
- Don't go mailing your friends you've got a virus or use your Instant Messager to tell them. This way you can infect other people with the virus
- Don't be too calm about an infection. A infection isn't a disaster but action is required immediatly since your system can become a virusspreader. Also a virus can seriously affect your system stability so take action
- Don't search the web for terms as 'remove virus' some programs pose themselves as antivirus programs but do the opposite, only use antivirus software from known companies. More info and a listing of rogue software
- Don't insert/use any media into/on your computer, like floppy's usb-sticks etc. This way you're making sure the virus will not infect your removable media