2006-09-23 01:30:14 · 19 answers · asked by :) School Girl (: 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2006-09-23 01:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, computer problems come from spammers. It's not very often that a computer problem comes from a destructive virus or trojan. Here's a small list:
-Be careful of what sites you visit - that's the main thing. The more places you visit, the more you are likely to get a virus or trojan.
Virus/trojan programmers and spammers obviously target popular places.
-Be careful about downloading programs.
-Don't click on any ads. If you're interested in something, go to the web site directly.
-Don't order anything online - I never order anything online. Sites usually ask for your email address, so they can sell your name. Also, if you have to enter an email address, put in a fake one. You probably won't get a virus, but spammers will use your e-mail address to spam you silly, and they might install pop-ups, trackers, address blockers, etc.
- Disable HTML graphics when you read an e-mail ad.
-Don't click on anything on an e-mail ad.
-Never respond to and e-mail ad. Some UNSOLICITED e-mail ads will say that you have to click a link in order to be removed from their contact list. Don't click the link!
-VERIFY all e-mail attachments. Always ask for confirmation from the e-mail sender before you run any e-mail attachments.
2006-09-23 02:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make sure you have a good antivirus program. Make sure to choose a good one that updates often so you have the latest virus protection and make sure you scan your computer everyday. I've heard of people having their computer set to scan 2-3 times a day. That may be a little to obsessive though.
Don't open suspicious emails and especially don't open any attached files unless you know who they're coming from.
Someone else mentioned - don't go to porn sites. I just read something this week about some type of virus being attached to a lot of adult sites.
2006-09-23 01:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by sunssecret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some virus's you will never be able to avoid unless you are very lucky, such as the flu. the best thing you can do is wash your hands frequently, when using a keyboard, touching phones, doorknobs, shopping carts etc. you need to keep yourself healthy by eating right and exersizing so that you will have a good immune system response to invasion by virus.
to prevent sexual virus such as hepatitis c you must use a condom. the best protection against sexual virus is to KNOW
your partner which means no one nighters. ; ) the best to you!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-23 01:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by hepette 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
always run a virus checker on e-mail before opening them most viruses are spread by opening e-mails and attachments without first checking them for a virus also delete any you don't recognize.
2006-09-23 01:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by mescalin57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to answer when it's an unexplained definition of virus - but generally speaking the best advice in any situation would be ......protection, protection, protection.
2006-09-23 01:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by social bee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Install Norton Internet Security 2006 and Subscribe to it. If you want you can try it for 30 days, and see if it is effective.
2006-09-23 01:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by John H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an anti-virus program. AVG if you want a free one. f-secure if you want a good one - get the firewall too.
2006-09-23 09:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recomend AVG 7.1 free and spyware doctor 4.0 and system mechanic 6.0. U can get them for free from
www.9down.com
Dont use more then 1 AntiVirus and spyware software in ur PC.
more u install different AV & spyware they will clash and will slow down ur PC.
Uninstall every thing and just install AVG spyware doctor & system mechanic.
2006-09-23 01:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by Digitally Й!Й 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chose recommanded anti virus like mcafee or kaspersky or zonelabs and when you got it try to update it every time you connect to internet.
if you don't want to pay for it download demo anti viruses any where and use crackspider.net
2006-09-23 02:41:50 · answer #10 · answered by dc_marshal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋