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Here you will find several tips for protecting your computer from viruses. 

Find out how to detect and prevent viruses with these handy tips.
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9/28/2001 - NIMDA virus
"W32.Nimda.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that utilizes multiple methods to spread itself. The name of the virus came from the reversed spelling of "admin". The worm sends itself out by email, searches for open network shares, attempts to copy itself to unpatched or already vulnerable Microsoft IIS web servers, and is a virus infecting both local files and files on remote network shares.
Removal instructions for NIMDA 9/28/2001 - TROJ SIRCAM.A virus

7/20/2001 - Detection and Removal instructions for the Sir Cam Virus

Microsoft has issued a patch http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-033.asp. Downloading and installing the patch will help prevent the Code Red Worm for those running Web Servers. 

5/4/2000 - I LOVE YOU virus alert
5/5/2000 - I LOVE YOU virus - info
5/5/2000 - I LOVE YOU virus - fix/protection