i'm worried about my computer at home. my ex who is a computer genious lives olut of province, but for spite i'm worried he will try something on my computer cause i wont' give back his stuff till he pays the money he owes me. how do i protect my computer
2006-11-12 02:13:05 · 8 answers · asked by Jody SweetG 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Ensure that you have good security programs running at all times on your computer, and ensure that they are kept updated.
Also, do not open any emails or any other file transfers where you do not recognise the sender.
A firewall is a definite MUST to stop anyone hacking.
For good, free and recommended security programs, please go here
http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat...
I recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed).
If you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster.
If you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site.
Please ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection and check for any updates when you first download them.
2006-11-12 02:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Copy all your files on a cd/dvd
2)Use the windows installation cd to format and reinstall windows
http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/windows-reinstallation.html
3) Install freely available security softwares
http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/essential-free-internet-security.html
4) If you have a permanent IP address, change it to get another IP address or use another internet connection, from another service provider.
5) Change all your passwords of your email account/accounts.
(But use a different computer, in case you have a doubt of having any keylogger software installed on your computer)
6) Do not open any attachment sent over email.
7) Do not allow access to anyone you do not trust to your computer.
2006-11-12 10:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to talk to your internet service provider about changing your IP address.
He might not even know what your IP address is, so you might not even need to worry about that.
Just be mindful about what emails you're opening and their attachments. (practice safe surfing, as usual)
There's probably little to worry about.
Turning off your computer untill he dies is a bit extreme, but if thats what makes you feel secure....
:)
2006-11-12 10:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
disconnect it from the internet, especialy when you are not surfing
or
Set the firewall to block everything except port 80 (web pages) and use webmail
2006-11-12 10:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shoul get a help in computer experts or write a letter to BILL GATES
2006-11-12 10:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by carmeLa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put a password on your CMOS, and activate PASSWORD PROTECTION AS SYSTEM, not as SETUP...hmmmmmpppppp...
2006-11-12 10:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by aRnObIe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn ur computer off, and wait until he dies or something.
2006-11-12 10:15:32 · answer #7 · answered by Cali 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a good firewall.
2006-11-12 10:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by forest lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋