A computer virus is a type of malware that, once it has infected a computer, can spread to other computers. Viruses can cause a variety of problems on infected computers, including preventing the computer from starting up, corrupting data, or stealing information.

There are a number of ways to detect a virus on a computer. One of the most common methods is to use an antivirus program. Antivirus programs scan computers for viruses and other types of malware, and can either remove the malware or quarantine it so that it can’t spread.

Another way to detect a virus is to …