New Perspectives on Computer ConceptsThe innovative approach, from the New Perspectives On Computer Concepts Series, provides your students with an exceptionally effective introduction to computers. Blending practice and concepts with integrated computerized Labs, each chapter focuses on what beginners really need to know. How do I install software? What are data files? How do I perform common file operations? The computerized Labs combine animations, simulations and interactive tutorials to bring the concepts to life... |
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... Viruses A computer virus is a program designed to reproduce itself and spread from one computer to another . Computer jargon borrows from medical jargon when describ- ing a virus , how it spreads , and how you should treat it . Your ...
... Viruses A computer virus is a program designed to reproduce itself and spread from one computer to another . Computer jargon borrows from medical jargon when describ- ing a virus , how it spreads , and how you should treat it . Your ...
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June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja. Detecting a Computer Virus A virus detection program , or virus scan program , is a program that examines the files stored on a disk to determine if they are infected with a virus . You can purchase these ...
June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja. Detecting a Computer Virus A virus detection program , or virus scan program , is a program that examines the files stored on a disk to determine if they are infected with a virus . You can purchase these ...
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... virus on your computer system , you must take steps to stop the virus from spreading . If you are connected to a network , alert the network administrator that you found a virus on your workstation . The network administra- tor can then ...
... virus on your computer system , you must take steps to stop the virus from spreading . If you are connected to a network , alert the network administrator that you found a virus on your workstation . The network administra- tor can then ...
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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Comprehensive June Jamrich Parsons,Dan Oja No preview available - 2008 |
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