2006-07-11 23:26:11 · 10 answers · asked by brendabigpoints 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Though it's near impossible, you can reduce your chances by taking extra care when you surf websites. If you have someone else in the family or the home using the PC, then there's nothing you can do to really prevent it, since you can't control what they're doing without taking away privileges.
A lot of websites have ads that pop open asking you to click 'yes', 'no', 'close', etc. By doing this, you could be executing an install of spyware/adware. That's the trickiest thing to avoid really.
Avoid going to links from emails that are sent to you from anonymous sources. Make backups often once you've started off with a fresh install of Windows, giving you a safe path of return if anything starts to act up. Use software like Spybot, Ad-Aware, or PestPatrol to fight infections that find a way to your PC.
2006-07-11 23:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
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2016-08-21 17:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the best anti spyware, can still exposed to being infected, but is alot less likely. Norton is a big company. They wouldn't be such a big company if they didn't do a good job. Go to www.norton.com
2006-07-11 23:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by sara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download a good firewall as well as ad-aware. Try to keep away from websites that look suspisciuos and don't download or install anything without scanning it fully with an antivirus.
Also get a good firewall - I recommend AVG or ZoneAlarm
2006-07-11 23:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from NORTON ANYTHING!!!! they are absolutely crap, cause system errors and not worth it
there are many free programs out there.
for antivirus you can use avast free as a home user
www.avast.com
i repeat, dont touch norton antivirus with a 40 foot pole
2006-07-12 00:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by elmoishiding 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't--tis the way of the web these days. Download Spybot and Adaware and run them regularly.
2006-07-11 23:28:10 · answer #6 · answered by ddesa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Linux instead of Windows.
2006-07-11 23:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install Kaspersky 6.0.0.300 and update it from internet .
2006-07-12 00:13:21 · answer #8 · answered by zoojor99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
install the spydoctor...
this is no.1 antispyware...
gazy...
2006-07-11 23:28:49 · answer #9 · answered by gazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot s & d and run it
2006-07-11 23:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by laclockiecelestialle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋