Viruses sneak in, usually through e-mail. Fortunately, there are ways to inoculate and protect your computer. This work helps you: understand the risks and analyze your PC's condition; select, install, and configure antivirus software; scan your computer and e-mail; rid your computer of viruses it's already caught; and more.

* Offers real, practical solutions to help ordinary users keep viruses out of their e-mail in-boxes-and explains how to respond when one slips through * In 2003, there was a major virus attack almost every month, which cost businesses worldwide an estimated $55 billion and did untold damage to home computers * Explains what viruses are and how they work, profiles major anti-virus software packages, shows how to keep anti-virus software updated, and helps people adopt safer computer work habits * The book's value price and compact size will make it irresistible to people who need to protect their home PC or network