How to protect ur computer from getting infected by a virus

Now a days virus has become a common to us and more and more vunerable.

So as my first post, i will let you know how to be safe from getting infected from virus through pen drives, floppy n other removable devices.

Steps:

1.  First disable the autoplay option:

             a> go to start, then click run

             b> type " gpedit.msc" in the run dialog box and press enter.

             c> now, on the left tree menu, expand the user settings, then expand Administrative             Templates then and click " System".

             d> now on the right side you will see lots of policy and permissions.. down below there is a                         policy saying " Turn off Auto Play".. double click it.

             e>  Default is " not configured" , you select enabled. In the drop down menu Turn off on:                       you select " All drives" then click apply and ok.

2. Open my computer or any folder then go to Folder Options . 

    a> go to view tab

    b> below select show hidden files and folders and unmark ( uncheck) the Hide protected operating system files.

3. Click Apply then Ok.

From Now on you always open your pen drive , dvd drive or other removable drives by right clicking and selecting explore option.

 If your device have some unusual files with unknown extensions, it is most probably a virus. You delete it immediately. Whenever you find the unknown files in your devices, delete it.

Like this you can prevent your computer from getting infected from the virus.