How to Protect your PC from virus - Simple Tips

I never use Antivirus , Speedup tools etc Why ?

There are some secrets, which I have been using for years , system Admins will never tell  you about  this.. Here is the technique I follow.

1. Rule One:  Startup is evil 

Location a:

 Type "Msconfig" in the run box  (I use Win 7)

or Start ->  Accessories -> Run 

In the "startup Tap "  , Just untick them one by one .. Windows services never use this place for starting the OS file , so dont show any mercy ..  If you feel it is trusted application & need to be started automatically every time you login , then leave it..

Location b:  Startup Menu /Folder 

Go to  Start -> Startup, You can see the exe files ..

Just right click & delete it .. 

Actual path is 

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Window s\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

Remember this path is hidden , to open up , use the "folder option " (  explained below )

Delete the suspicious program ( Even you can delete all , Windows never use this place to keep OS files )

2. Rule 2 :  Find the history of  the bitch, before kissing 

How you are getting virus to your system ?   Either through Pendrive or File download 

When ever you connect “pen drive” verify the files  .  Don’t show any mercy on untrusted “exe”  files .. just delete it ..  

while Inserting pendrive watchout  for 

    a. Hidden files 

    b. Hidden extension (.exe)

   c. Hidden System files 

In the file explorer window click  "Organize "   , for  XP users  Tools -> Folder Option

Select " Show hidden files"  & uncheck the below 2 check box..

Now Windows will show all the files ...    ( Caution : Do not delete system files , specially in the OS directory , just restrict to pen drive files.  Once done reverse the folder options )

Don’t be afraid to  connect virus affected pen drives to your system . Just manually verify the files .. some exe files look like folder … So Do not click on anything , unless you are sure about the files...

Wait I will put a virus on my pen drive & show you 

You have deleted those files ?  Done ?   Empty the recycle bin tooo..

Once done ,Revert back the "Folder option "

While Downloading from Internet 

1. Make sure you are downloading from authorized site  , Check the site "About Us "  Contact details 

    everything .. A genuine company do not put Virus on your computer 

2.In case it is "Open source " download it , no issue ... If they are providing source code , it will be 100% virus free ...  In case any issues , you can go through the code & compile it yourself  ..

3.Read forums , review  & see what others are saying about it. (take risk)

4. double Click the file, windows will give you " Security warning"

If the publisher is Unknown , be careful while installing ..   Remember there are many genuine software maker who dont buy certificates ,  so follow the first three rules .. "From Where you are downloading? , is it open source? , reviews?"

5. It could be virus but I want to Install it at any cost ... I have no option 

Go to Install Vmware Player /Workstation , In that Install Virtual XP , Win 7 , Win 8 , Win 10 

Run the application on that OS , See the response .., If everything goes well no issue ..

Otherwise delete the virtual OS ... Simple ...