2007-04-23 10:27:28 · 8 answers · asked by MICHEAL A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You should be safe if you adjust to these habits:
1 Do not download free softwares off the Internet, especually from source you don't trust. However, you can download itunes from apple.com for free. Yes, apple.com is a trusted source for example.
2 Do not open attachments sent to you by strangers in your email in box.
3 Do not visit harmful website, such as porm.
4 Do not accpet files from strangers through instant messenger.
5 Install one suit of Internet security on your computer instead of multiple. However, if you choose to use McAfee, get McAfee spyware, Anti Virus, Firewall, Wireless and spam killer protections. Do not mix it up, like have McAfee, Norton and Avast.
If you allow the steps, you won't get a virus and you are 99% safe, which is considered excellent.
You have a great day.
2007-04-23 10:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Dell XPS 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps.
2007-04-24 01:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're at low risk. You still could get infected emails purporting to be from someone you know, and occasionally a reputable web site gets hacked and a booby trap put in place. Some sort of antivirus and fire wall is really essential
2007-04-23 21:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You just never know. They come in tons of different disguises, therefore the reason for daily updates, and weekly scans.
2007-04-23 11:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by The Count 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you are safe form viruses but if go to many porno site or unknow site you might get the viruses.
use norton, cyber defender, antivirses or spyware doctor
these will protect you.
2007-04-23 10:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by Terminator 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you'd be less likely to get.
but also remember file sharing over the likes of msn etc
2007-04-23 10:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by 18/M/Scotland 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
*yes you can still get viruses.if you open an email with one on,then you will get the virus.be very carefull on what you open.
2007-04-23 10:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by fushia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-04-23 10:50:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋