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i have seen on a site info given to access a remote computer via messenger. although not in english . what program will detect and stop anyone trying to or being successful in controlling my desktop and files remotely?









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2006-07-08 23:01:58 · 3 answers · asked by goneblonde 3 in Computers & Internet Security

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If you keep your system clean of spyware and use a good firewall they can't get in with out your letting them. 99.999999999999999% of the time. Nothing is guaranted 100%
When in messenger just know and trust the person your talking to. IF you don't know them well enough NEVER accept a download from them. (Even then your cousin may be sending what they think is a pretty picture file, but it contains some Malware.) You can accept stuff from people you trust, but run through virus "AVG" checker before opening.

I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.

These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.

The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

2006-07-08 23:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0 0

Sounds like you need a firewall. Zone Alarm Free version should work well for you. You'll have to allow or deny anything that wants to connect to the internet.

Keep your Windows OS, Firewall, messenger up to date to avoid more security risks. Whenever you see a new risk posted about a security hole there will usually be an update to fix it. Windows security holes are patched about once a month on tuesday. ;)


PS: And what he said.

2006-07-08 23:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Billdoe 3 · 0 0

Hi, you can try firefox browser.

it can block any annoying popup ads. it can prevent most of the virus in the webpage, as you know, most of the virus is spread through internet.

Download firefox for free:

http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/

Good Luck!

2006-07-09 02:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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