I have done 4 destructive system restores in 18 months because of a corrupt windows xp,it would not boot.I have an e machine t3090 .I had at&t security.I now have AVG . Thanks
2007-01-07 15:06:25 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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 !!!
2007-01-08 03:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by security.geek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say self control... only open files from people you know. Make sure you using anti-spyware and anti-virus software with real time checking. Do scheduled virus/spyware checks. Do you recall what virus attacked you? AVG is pretty good... I use Avast! on my system... can't complain about it so far.
You say you had corrupt files... was it virus or just corrupted files? I work in my spare time as an IT tech... there are a lot of variables that can make you think it was virus... If you need more help contact me thru yahoo
2007-01-07 15:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Sentimental Treasures Photo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend a lot of money on hardware/software; or never connect to the internet or load anything onto your computer. Get your install squared away, and make a restore point. Also, it never hurts to backup your system, but this takes a long time and uses a bit of space on your hard drive.
2007-01-07 15:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by CuriousMishawaka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using Internet Explorer, you can add these preventative measures to your current protections:
IE-SPYAD
"IE-SPYAD adds a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers, marketers, and crapware pushers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet Explorer. Once you merge this list of sites and domains into the Registry, the web sites for these companies will not be able to use cookies, ActiveX controls, Java applets, or scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC while you surf the Net. Nor will they be able to use your browser to push unwanted pop-ups, cookies, or auto-installing programs on your PC."
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
SpywareBlaster
"Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software."
"Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox."
"Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer."
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Both are free!
2007-01-07 15:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-10 01:15:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symantec and McAfee are the biggest AV companies. Use some type of antivirus and personal firewall combo. Do not go to risky sites (a lot of porn sites) and do not download spyware.
2007-01-07 15:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by jumpman23jc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Install standard antivirus and anti spywares. If you do not have, please visit the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
http://tinyurl.com/ymctqq
You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
http://tinyurl.com/ykzjyp
You also try to select and install a suitable anti spyware from the following link to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
2007-01-07 22:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by YAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 programs I would reccomend. Norton Internet Security or McAfee Security along with ad-aware would be very good choices. McAfee is less expensive.
2007-01-07 15:15:12 · answer #8 · answered by Kyle D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Avast or AVG for antivirus and Zonealarm for firewall. The important thing is to keep it updated!!
2007-01-07 15:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by hb30427 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.avast.com
Avast home edition is the best over norton, mcaffee, zonealarm, and panda. The home edition is completely free and Full. Avast found viruses that the others left behind. sounds like a vacuum commercial he he
2007-01-07 15:10:25 · answer #10 · answered by john_aka_bean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋