protection for computer?

Question

the best protection

Answer 1

Assuming you're using Windows XP, turn your firewall on, install some antivirus software (like AVG Free antivirus), and make sure you apply Windows software patches when they become available.

Also don't open attachments from unknown senders. Don't download screen savers and other crap from the internet because they usually come loaded with spyware/adware.

Answer 2

The answer is all of the above and more. If you want a short answer, a layered security system is the best, which includes both hardware and software.

The most basic software you must have FOR STARTERS are:
1. A firewall software
2. An antivirus
3. SpywareBlaster
4. Opera or Firefox
5. Antipopup
6. Anti-trojan
7. Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D, Windows Defender, Ewido

For details of the above, join MCH Forums and read up on all the above in detail:
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My Computer Headaches Forums
http://s11.invisionfree.com/SpunkyMcSpank/index.php?act=idx

Answer 3

Hi, you can try Norton or Mcafee to protect your computer, but you should pay for the software.

i also recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar, which can disable the virus, becasue the virus can only run on IE.

firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and spywareware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.

firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.

download firefox for free:

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

Best Wishes && Good Luck!

Answer 4

All free no need to buy a product as these work better than both mcaffee and norton (less system intensive with similar outcome):

1. Avg antivirus (http://free.grisoft.com)
2. Spybot - search and destroy (http://www.download.com)
3. Ad-Aware SE Personal (http://www.download.com)
4. Activate your windows firewall or get "Windows Defender".

Answer 5

no 1 for keeping virus off your pc 100% no virus can get in
go download and install it
zoneAlarm internet security suite install that
all in one firewall / anti virus/ anti spyware
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jp

when you have that go here your get the magic box for zonealarm internet security suite


magic website


http://www.dailykeys.com/2006-01-06/zone_alarm_security_suite_6_1_737_000.html

when you got that set up go get

XoftSpy 4.22 is the Latest and Most Advanced Spyware Detection and

pop up spyware
Spyware
W32/Spybot
Browser Hijackers
Adware
Malware
Keyloggers
trojans
virus
worms
back door trojans
Malicious mobile code
MALICIOUS SCRIPTS
toolbar trojans that dont show up
hacking trojans to take your email accout/passwords
trojans screen name account passwords hack files

download xoftspy422 and install it then run it stop the scan and click on scan settings tick every box and click on where it says >> click here to select a folder then tick the (c) thats your hard drive if you have 2 hard drives tick the 2 of them then click ok
then click start when the scan is done click on remove tab

http://www.paretologic.com/products.aspx


ewido anti-spyware 4.0
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/10/lng/us/tpl/tpl01?prd=ews

then go back to the magic box website and well get the magic for xoftspy422 and ewido anti spyware

Answer 6

What donnyspi said. I use McAfee Security Center. Never had a problem.

Answer 7

Protection from what"
virus
theft
lightning

Dont be so thrifty with your words.

Answer 8

****xoftspy*** has a trojan virus dll enbedded in it.