currently i have:
AVG
spybot
windows defender
run windows update frequently
What precautions or steps can i still take?
2006-12-04 02:46:00 · 4 answers · asked by one2nil2002 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. . Check for and remove viruses, Get rid of junk on your hard disk Improve your PC's performance = [COLOR="Red"] FREE 90 day trial [/COLOR] = http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
SUPERAntiSpyware = http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506 +
SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
+ AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm
and
http://www.winpatrol.com = Freeware
Defining Malware: FAQ = http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/alerts/info/malware.mspx
http://home.planet.nl/~kleyn080/Spywareinfoen.html
http://metallica.geekstogo.com/BFUinstructions.html
http://www.cexx.org/hphijack.htm
http://spywarewarrior.com/
http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/
http://www.getsafeonline.org
http://www.technibble.com/categories/viruses-adware-spyware/
http://www.virustotal.com
http://www.virusscan.jotti.org
http://www. scanner.virus.org
Also check out (FREEWARE) = http://www.komando.com/downloads/categories.aspx?cat=Security
Comodo Firewall = http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com = "Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor's Choice, constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It's easy to install and use and passes the industry's most stringent firewall "leak" tests. Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product. This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever." Note - Not compatible with Windows 9x systems.
If not on dialup, also use a hardware router.
2006-12-04 02:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best tips I have seen all in one place.
The Internet is not a safe place if you go online without securing your computer. The information here may seem like a lot to absorb, especially for novice computer users, yet if you are patient and take each item one at a time you will soon realize how uncomplicated this really is. Following these protection guidelines is an absolute must in today's online world.
After applying everything listed here you are lowering your vulnerability to almost zero; however nothing will ever protect you 100%, and don't ever believe anyone who claims otherwise.
http://www.tom-cat.com/security.html
2006-12-04 10:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can really do besides the above is make sure the users are educated. Don't download and install software from websites you don't completely trust.
Make sure you understand everything that a program wants to install before letting it install. If it sounds like something you don't want, then find an alternative.
The best way to avoid getting viruses is to avoid illegal software (e.g., Limewire and KaZaA and the like).
2006-12-04 10:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick Bogen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want,you can download 'ad-aware se personal' for free at www.lavasoft.com.It just may find something that spybot could miss.You may also want to download a firewall.I use filesclab.It is free and superb.Find it at www.download.com
2006-12-04 10:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by Ashik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋