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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software

Your Antivirus is Dead. Now What?

Monday December 12, 2005
Today's viruses, worms, and Trojans often target your first line of defense, disabling your antivirus software and modifying the HOSTS file to prevent access to your antivirus vendor's website. And these same threats often block access to the Registry and Task Manager, making manual removal all the more difficult. Fortunately, with a little foresight, you can stymie these attempts to gain illicit control of your computer. >> Full Article
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