Why does my internet go to the error page every time I close a window? then all my windows are lost...does this everytime.
2007-02-13 15:51:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
SOUNDS LIKE YAHOO TOOLBAR PROBLEM,UNINSTALL TOOLBAR TRY NOW
2007-02-13 15:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your computer is free of viruses and spyware
(1a) Install and use firefox while browsing
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
(1b) Install a good firewall
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/Links.html#Firewalls
Understanding and Using Firewalls
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial60.html
1c) Update your windows
http://www.security.au.edu/w_update.html
1d) Download and install the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
2) Install and run 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
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html
3) Install and run CCleaner a freeware system optimization and privacy tool.
. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
CCleaner Tutorial
http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showtopic=1504
Online Browser Security Tester
Scanit's Browser Security Test automatically checks your browser for various security problems. When the test is finished you get a complete report explaining the discovered vulnerabilities, their impact and how to eliminate them.
http://bcheck.scanit.be/bcheck/
2007-02-14 00:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have internet explorer then i tried Mozilla/Firefox browser and never went back to the darkside. It has MORE features and is a more secure website. If you do, use the help to learn the features first.
2007-02-13 23:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋