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06-14-2007, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
and_woox Junior Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47	Internal network and virus Having an internal network setup through windows is it possible for one infected computer pass a virus to the others on the network or just if you download one virus file from an infected computer, meaning that other uninfected files wont cause any problems? How do you prevent the spreding of virus in internal networks?

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Yes some viruses attempt to travel over your network. Usually a firewall along with good anti-virus software can stop it.

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^Those and keep your Windows OS updated with the latest security patch. Visit the windowsupdate.com website and get the latest software patches also.

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06-17-2007, 12:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
and_woox Junior Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47	Re: Internal network and virus Wich firewall and antivirus do you recommend?

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forest Newb Techie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	Re: Internal network and virus avast for your AV not sure on the firewall

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