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Describe the symptoms of a computer infected with a virus

 Symptoms of a virus infected computer


 A virus infected computer shows the following symptoms:


(i) the computer takes longer than normal to start up;

(ii) programs used on a daily basis run slower than normal;

(iii) the program takes longer to load;

(iv) accidentally deletes or hides any files;

(v) takes longer than usual to store information;

(vi) New software or hardware is not compatible and various messages are displayed

(vii) abnormally reduced hard disk space;

(viii) parts of the file are altered and marked abnormally;

(ix) reduced printer speed in printing;

(x) decrease or increase the size of command.com files;

(xi) changes the size or name of files with an .EXE or COM extension;

(xii) Overall system performance is impaired.


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