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9 Steps to a Spyware Free Computer

With simply a computer and a connectionpreferably have a strict no spyware
to the world wide web you can accesspolicy.
millions of Web servers, e-mailInstall a bidirectional firewall:
addresses, and a plethora of other vastWindows XP and Vista each come with a
and expanding new technologies but, it'sfirewall that blocks incoming attacks;
not completely safe. Both your PC andit is enabled by default in Windows XP
personal information is at high risk.Service Pack 2 and later. However for
Each day virus, spyware, and adwarethe best protection possible, you will
hackers come up with new, ingenious waysalso want to block unwanted outgoing
to gain access to your PC. These stepsconnections made by spyware, viruses and
will help keep you safe:scripts on your PC that attempts to
Stop and think before you click:either connect to a remote server or
Downloaded files that end with .exe,send out spam.
.com, .bat, and .scr, as well asWindows Vista's firewall does have that
scriptable document files, includingfucntionality, but configuring it is not
.doc and .xls, can render your computerentirely simple enough for the average
completely useless with a single click.Windows user. You may be interested to
Most e-mail clients prevent access toknow that, you can get one of several
any attachments so take an extra fewfree bidirectional firewall programs,
seconds before you make a judgement onsuch as Zone Labs ZoneAlarm Free, or
whether you trust the source and decideAgnitums Outpost Firewall Free.
to open it or not.Install a good antispyware program:
Make use of a spam filter: Although mostAnyone who uses a computer can succumb
spyware and viruses make their way ontoto spyware infection. In fact, 9 out of
your computer via drive-by browser10 Internet-connected PCs are infected
hijacking, spreading by email is stillwith some kind of malicious software.
possible. Installing a junk-mail filterSpyware can be any application that
will decrease your chances of activatingtracks your online or offline PC
malicious scripts embedded in messages.activity, serves you adverts, redirects
Ensure your antivirus applications areyour pages and bombards you with
up to date: Using antivirus softwarepop-ups. If you use the Internet, its
that has expired past it's subscriptionvery much possible that some form of
period is definitely not an option: Notvirus threats are already present on
only do you lack the crucial virusyour PC.
database updates, but you expose yourViruses can sometimes go undetected
system to malware that targets knownhowever, it is more likely that you will
flaws in antivirus software.notice that it is present on your PC due
Prevention against WORMS and Viruses:to the obvious symptoms that your
Install antivirus software, updatecomputer may experience. It is VERY
regularly, and use it regularly. Neverdifficult to get rid of but not entirely
open unsolicited e-mailimpossible.
attachments.Disconnect your network orEven if you think you have successfully
modem cable when you are not using yourremoved an unwanted program manually, a
computer.remaining dormant file can trigger a
Antivirus software is software that iscomplete reinstallation the next time
installed on your computer that protectsyou start your computer. And as a
you from viruses. Antivirus softwaresurvival tactic, spyware programs often
programs can have between 40,000 -leave similar traces elsewhere on your
120,000 "malicious software definitions"system so you can often never eliminate
that receive constant updates.it completely on one attempt.
I highly recommend Grisoft AVGSpyware, adware, and some scripts /
Anti-Virus (Free) for antivirustrojans slow down your system, cause
protection.crashes, and track your online activity.
If unsure get a 2nd opinion: You shouldAntispyware utilities work much like
only install and use one singleantivirus software, detecting and
antivirus program at a time on yourremoving the unwanted software from your
computer because multiple antivirusPC.
programs will conflict with one anotherOne free tactic you can employ is to
and cause your computer to completelyupgrade from Windows XP: As Microsoft
grind to a halt. If you have any doubtWindows service Pack 2 makes Windows XP
about your antivirus program'smuch safer, however the operating system
effectiveness, you can use a free onlinestill has security holes, and it remains
virus scanner, such as Panda Software'sprime target for spyware authors.
ActiveScan) or Trend Micros HouseCall.If you still have a slow PC after trying
Approach downloading with caution: Anythe software above and you think it may
program you download and run on your PCbe due to spyware, you can find more
could potentially result in spyware orhelp and information on fixing your slow
virus infection. Download software onlycomputer at Slow Computer Help.
from reputable online sources that



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