My computer has an up to date anti virus program that protects from virus and malware/spyware/adware (whatever). My internet security settings are placed well and my windows firewall is on. I do scans week to week and don't download anything that i don't trust.
How safe is my computer?
2007-01-01 08:15:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You don't have any Problem. Though, NO COMPUTER IS SAFE 100% in the world. Unless it is switched off. ;-)
Do maintain your system as you do regularly.
Enjoy your life.
Ali.
2007-01-01 08:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by IdeaAdvisor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you have pretty much covered all bases. You are about as safe as you can be -- you can't be too careful. Keep up the good work.
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2007-01-01 08:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking fairly good. But I would consider a couple of things that will prevent malware in the first place. Neither consumes computer resources.
1. SpywareBlaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
2. IE-SPYAD
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
Prevention is better than cure!
2007-01-01 08:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no computer that is safe. It seems pretty safe. If you want to be safe, you can doing the following. Take out the internet connection when you are not using it, and unplug your computer.
Pros: Keeps your computer safe when you are not using it.
Cons: Time consuming to put the power and internet cables back.
2007-01-01 12:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mac Boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like you have a handle on all important points. All that I would have suggested you have already mentioned as being up to date and taken care of.
Nice work! Although nothing can guarantee 100% that you will not get any virus/ad ware/spy ware, you have done all that you possibly could to better your chances that this will not occur.
2007-01-01 08:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ese Loco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.toolforyou.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Merry Xmas !!!
2007-01-01 12:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your computer is quite safe, dont worry.
Make sure that you update the anti virus program regularly.
2007-01-01 09:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anushka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tap ESC in corner after you hit power button.You will see options on mothertboard screen to boot up in normal mode instead of safe mode you said your in.When you boot up have your Windows XP cd in rom.It will ask you if you want to reenstall windows xp or repair windows xp.Cick on repair and your xp cd will do the rest.
2016-03-29 03:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your computer is extremely safe. sounds like u are using zonealarm. u have no need to worry whatsoever. take it from someone who knows 4 sure...
2007-01-01 08:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by askaninjacom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming you also have windows up todate i would say your in great shape, nothing is 100% with computers tho
2007-01-01 11:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋