2007-03-19 05:06:25 · 7 answers · asked by troutman 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Well you ahve to go to control panel, and click change or remove programs. Find if you have an anti-virus program there. If you find one, make sure it starts up when your computer turns on.
2007-03-19 05:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any proper anti virus security programmes will be running in systray and should appear as an icon on your taskbar next to your clock.
By default the taskbar is at the bottom of your screen unless you have moved it too the top or either side.
2007-03-19 05:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by Corneilius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in windows xp home/pro service pack 2 security settings are configured in the security center(start>control panel>security center)
this has a screen which will report your anti-virus,automatic updates and firewall settings
if any of these are disabled or out of date(anti-virus) a notification balloon will appear in the taskbar,and clicking this will link you back to the security center and will recommend you on steps to take to sort this out
most anti-virus software is compatible with service pack 2 but some will not be recognized and if this occurs there is a option to monitor the anti-virus settings yourself
the firewall and automatic updates are set to "on" by defualt,only the firewall can be altered if you install 3rd party software such as zone alarm,but i allways find the windows firewall quite adequate
if security is important to you then "windows vista"may be worth considering as the security in vista is much more complete,for example only users with administrator rights can install programs,and windows defender is part of the security center by default
allthough vista is widely critisised by alot of users,the security in vista is excellent and is a massive improvement to xp
i hope this has helped
good luck
2007-03-19 10:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't installed any, more than likely you don't have any installed at all. Go to start, than All Programs and look for anything that says "Norton", or "Macafee", if you don't see anything like that, you probably don't have anything. Go to your local PC store and ask the assistant for "Norton System works" it has everything you need to keep your computer minimully safe. Nothing will keep you completely clean, but Norton does a good job.
2007-03-19 05:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Scott U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you installed one you probably don't, if you have XP with service pack 2 you probably have the windows firewall running, but you need more. But xp often warns you if it doesn't detect an anti virus. Check at start - control panel - security centre and see what it says.
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html - Bitdefender 8 doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
2007-03-19 11:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this....assuming your on XP...start>settings>control panel>security centre.
Should put you on your way......
2007-03-19 05:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
click on start
click on control panel
if you have any security it will be there :::: find security click on it and you can see and alter your settings !!!
hope this helps
2007-03-19 05:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋