Question: How can I tell if my computer has a virus?

Answer: The following are symptoms of an infected computer:

• You continuously get pop-ups on your screen.
• The computer runs slower than normal.
• You type in a particular website but the computer takes you to another site.
• You get warnings from your anti-virus software letting you know that a virus has been detected.

The following are some solutions that can help if you experience these problems:

• Check your anti-virus software and make sure it hasn't expired and is up to date.
• If you are using Windows/PC, you can download Windows Defender free from Microsoft.com. This is an anti-spyware program, which can be added in addition to anti-virus software.
• Check with your internet provider to see if they are having connection problems in your area.