iam always meddling up with my computer and internet. i keep clearing history, emptying recycle bin, refreshing almost a hundred times, and etc.. etc..just to make sure everything is perfect and my computer's normal. is it ok to do this always, or can i leave some things alone for a while?
2006-10-09 07:22:51 · 8 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
As already suggested, try using ccleaner instead.
2006-10-09 07:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by flippin'eck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would do better to install some decent security software like Ad-Aware SE Personal and Ewido anti spyware, and run a quick scan at the end of the day along with Ccleaner.
As long as you have a decent firewall (not the Windows one!) and anti virus you'll be ok.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware
programs.
http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious
Software Removal Tool.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-10-09 16:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say its better to be like that and then if you find anything suspicious you can act upon it because it can be a while until the virus protection of firewall can decet files so i think this will keep your computer in spick and span condition! last longer and also it won't waste memory on your computer!
2006-10-09 14:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
run a cc cleaner, then instead of doing loads of tasks, you can do just the one before you shut your computer down for the night,
more time have fun and less time worrying
http://www.ccleaner.com/
2006-10-09 14:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jonny Boy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Is the word 'anal' censored in Answers world? lol
2006-10-09 14:26:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that's fine...the cleaner you keep it, the better (and longer) it will run.
2006-10-09 14:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I must be anal too then..
2006-10-09 15:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
better safe than sorry i suppose.....
2006-10-09 14:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by blissman 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋