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Types of Computer Viruses

Author: Joshep John In computing terminology, a ‘malicious code’ is a term used for computer viruses and programs designed to cause damage to computers. Other types of destructive PC worms are known as Internet virus including the examples like Worms and Trojans.  Outlined below is the description of different kinds of computer viruses: Program/File Infector Falling under the category of parasitic viruses, a program or file infector attempts to infect the files with extension code like .exe, .com, .drv, .dil, .bin, .ovl, and .sys. It gets activate along with the execution of executable file containing virus. The virus then loads itself into memory and replicates itself to other executable files when these files are opened or run. The File Infector virus can destroy the content contained in files and cause irreversible damage to them. Some file viruses have also operated as email worm and Trojan horse.  The best way to disinfect files infected by the file virus is to delete them an

Broadband Plug & Play Internet PC at Rs. 8000/-

If you don't want to spend much on buying a computer system for Internet browsing or you are going to buy a new computer for broadband Internet access then there is a good news for you!  Bharti Airtel , India's No. 1 private telecom operator has announced to launch Plug and play Net PC at just Rs. 7999/- Airtel Net PC is a plug and play online computer which includes 15-inch LCD monitor, mouse, keyboard and a Nivio companion which connects to the Linux run servers for storage and applications. Airtel has priced this Net PC at Rs. 7999/- If the customer don't want LCD monitor then the price will be 4999/- The Airtel Net PC will initially be available at Next Electronic Stores and Airtel stores in Gurgaon, Delhi and Noida.  The Microsoft and Nivio powered online Net PC is primarily designed personal computing and small businesses. The positive aspect is that it ha very low cost, handy, light weight, supports Linux, Windows, consumes only 5-10 watts of electricity but t

Slow Windows - How to Speed Up Slow Windows XP

Computers have become the most valuable resource for many individuals as well as businesses.  Without a computer you simply cannot do much of your office work. All your files, data, and information are stored on the computer. You can keep in touch with your colleagues, clients, bosses, friends, and relatives by sending and receiving e-mails.  Therefore, one small problem with the computer can result in a lot of frustration. You may have faced several instances of slow running of your computer, freezing down of the system, and occasional crashing down of the computer. If you have a Windows XP operating system, you would often have wondered how to speed up slow Windows XP. The answer is pretty simple! You can use a good registry cleaner to speed up your system. This is mainly because slow running of the system is due to problems in the system’s registry. The computer’s registry is a huge database that has many files, records, settings, and options. When any of these options or settings a

Know About Needs and Benefits of Insurance

Insurance refers to a form of risk management , which is mainly used for hedging against the risk arising out of a contingent loss. As it is, insurance can be defined as an equitable transferring of the risk of loss, from one party to another. For this, the parties need to pay a regular amount of money in the form of premium, and might thought considered as a guaranteed small loss for the prevention of a large loss, probably a devastating loss. The parties to an insurance contract involve an insurer, which is a company that is selling the insurance; and the insured, who is the person or individual buying the insurance . As it is, the insurance rate is the factor, which is used for determination of the amount, which has to be accepted for a particular amount of insurance coverage , known as the premium. Risk management, or the practice of appraisal, as well as control risk, has developed as a distinct field of practice and study. By way of buying an insurance policy , an individual,