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Essential Tips to Secure Your Computer Against Viruses and Malware

Protecting your computer is crucial in today's digital age. Start by activating reliable anti-virus software, enabling firewalls, and keeping your system up-to-date with the latest Windows Service Packs. Regularly scan for spyware using tools like Spybot and Ad-aware, and make sure to automate updates for your security software. Utilize spam blockers to prevent unwanted emails. Don't forget to create regular backups, whether on USB drives or second computers. Follow these steps to ensure your system remains safe and secure from threats.

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Essential Tips to Secure Your Computer Against Viruses and Malware

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  1. SECURE YOUR COMPUTERor Lose It • 1. Activate Anti-virus Software. • 2. Firewall it. • 3. Windows Service Pack 2 • 4. Fight Spyware • 5. Update it, automate updates • 6. Use Spam Blockers • 7. Create Back Ups 8. Use Restore Option • 9. Have a reliable source for HELP

  2. AVG ANTI-VIRUS • Free Anti-virus protection. • Rapid virus database updates. • Automatic updates at a specific time. • Large program- 10MB-need Cable or DSL • http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/lng/us/tpl/v5

  3. FIREWALLS • 1. HARDWARE • A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ROUTER • 2. SECURITY SOFTWARE • ZONE ALARM, NORTON, MCAFEE ETC • 3.FREE DOWNLOAD • www.zonelabs.com

  4. Windows XP Service Pack 2 • For Windows XP and 2000 • Blocks back doors to Windows • Provides Windows Firewall • Built-in Pop-up Blocker • Automatic updates • Windows Security Center to monitor your security status.

  5. SPYWARE • To scan for spyware, adware, hijackers etc • 1. Spybot • http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download • 2. Microsoft Anti Spyware • 3. Ad-aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com

  6. Cox Spam Blocker • 1. Goto coxagainstspam.cox.net • 2. Log on to customer support • 3. Activate Spam Blocker for each account • 4. Cox Email Anti-Virus scans email then removes attached viruses and worms or informs you that it won’t deliver.

  7. Backups • 1. A THUMB or USB flash memory drive. • 2. A CIGAR or 20 gigabite memory drive. • 3. The Restore Option • 4. A second hard drive. • 5. A second computer.

  8. DEMOS • 1. The Thumb memory drive. • 2. The Cigar memory drive. • 3. AVG Anti-Virus System. • 4. The Zone Alarm Security Software.

  9. BLOGGING • The Ocean Hills BLOG ADDRESS: • http://spaces.msn.com/members/ohcc • An interactive web page to enter: • 1. Your Computer Problems. • 2. Your suggestions to help others with their computer problems. 3. Useful information.

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