A few efforts can safeguard computers from Virus

An antivirus program is designed to detect malicious content, files or infected software, and computer viruses and take some preventive steps to stop its growth and prevent any harm to data stored in the computer system. An antivirus program provides several benefits like it keeps the computer optimized for better speed, provides a secured place called chest or quarantine where harmful files can be kept away from the reach of important system files. Antivirus program can be easily downloaded from internet as most of them are available as freeware while for business and for large scale use, buying a paid version is advisable as it is more secure and effective as compared to free versions. A few among those includes AVG, Norton and their vendors provide free support. In case you have any issue, you can contact AVG support.

Virus has the capability to replicate itself and it has its several forms and infects only certain type of files while selecting an antivirus program, make sure it will remove or find right solution for the virus your computer might be infected with. There are several websites available online who run a free scan of computer and detect the virus type and provide antivirus program. 

There are a few tips that can help in protecting computer from virus programs:

Keep Antivirus program updated:  A continuous update to antivirus program keeps definitions to stay up to date and take action against new virus.

Do not use unsafe disk: While using an unsafe disk will directly let infected files in your computer and cause damage.

Un-authorized Access:  Keep system protected using passwords or some other codes and prevents use by any un-authorized person.