How can a new computer have a trojan virus and it is not 3months old?

I just purchased a new windows vista computer in Feb. and already had to buy a anti-virus disk to remove the trojan virus. This is insane I thought the computer had built in protection for 60 days at least.

How can a new computer have a trojan virus and it is not 3months old?pc security

Almost all malware infections require some action by the user to get installed on a computer. The rest can be avoided by keeping your computer OS and programs updated and avoiding driveby downloads by using the Firefox Browser with NoScript extension.

There is no reason to pay for antimalware products. There are many of the best available for free. I have included a link to a list of free products used by members of Bleeping Computer as well as other free programs and tools.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t...

How can a new computer have a trojan virus and it is not 3months old?symantic

Thanks for the good advice, it was just what the trojan ordered! Report It


Some computer manufacturers include it! (AntiVirus Protection)

It only takes a second to get a virus.

My Windows OneCare deleted some kind of web virus just yesterday!

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You could get virus the same day you bought it. it doesn't matter new computer or used one.
Sorry to tell you this if you didn't know but most virus's equal porn.
Sorry to be a bearer of bad news but as a previous poster said *points up* no single program or security suite product is a one size exterminates all. you need a variety of products to keep you safe anti-virus program's in general do not look for or detect torjans and vice versa you need a mixture of program's to keep you safe. an anti-virus program is a good start you now need a spyware detection and removal program, a malware detection and removal program, and a firewall program to regulate the information traffic in and out of your computer.