Updated: October 22, 2009

Think you might have a virus?
How might you tell?

— computer turns itself off or crashes for no reason

— strange messages appear on your screen

— lots of emails leave your computer that you didn't choose to send

This may mean that you have a virus on your computer.

To remove the virus try Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool. (1)

Click here to go to the site

(1) Ripple Primary School does not offer any support for Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool and you use the product at your own risk.

Think you might have Spyware?

How might you tell?

— your computer is very slow

— lots of pop-ups appear

— your homepage has changed unexpectedly

This may mean that you have spyware on your computer.

Click here for spyware advice and products.

Information to help you keep your PC in good working order

1. Read Microsoft's guide for keeping your PC in safe working order

2. Install a spyware removal tool (there are several free) and keep it up to date

3. Install an antivirus program (there are several free) and keep it up to date

• If you know your family has used Kazaa for sharing files you might need the Kazaa and components removal tool

SATs Meeting

Parents, to get these files that were used at the meeting just click and choose Open (just to run it) or Save (to keep a copy on your computer):

SATs meeting - PowerPoint download

SATs Maths material for meeting

SATs English material for meeting

SATs Science material for meeting

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