A computer virus is a type of malware that, once it has infected a computer, can replicate itself and spread to other computers. Some viruses are relatively harmless, such as those that just display a message on the user’s screen, while others can cause serious damage to the computer, such as deleting files or causing the computer to crash.

There are several ways to get rid of a computer virus. One is to use an antivirus program, which is a software application that is designed to detect and remove malware, including viruses. Antivirus programs can be bought or downloaded online, …