if you are in any way coherent and use the right browser and dont ad whore your clicks you need NO "antivirus/spyware" BS on your system theyare all market analysis programs take it from a programmer i help build them!! i have nothing no firewall no "AV/SW" bs on my systems and have multiple customer networks up and dont use them hint DISABLE/ENABLE your connection when not in us you dont leave your phone on the "HOOK" when your not useing it do you!
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First off if you have teenagers of any sort you would know why people have anti-spyware crap on there computers.\n \nSecondly if you helped to program such things you would think you would know how to spell check, pretty simple really.\n\nbut back to the first part.....My eldest daughter had my computer so riddled with ad-ware my computer had pop-up ads non-stop even before going on-line.  Without the help of cnet.com I would still be pulling my hair out.  With the help of Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-ware personal and Spyblaster I was able to use my computer without pop-ups or pop-unders.\n\nIn a perfect world I would agree with your statement unfortunately this is not a perfect world.  Someone is bound to go to those questionable sites that unknown to them do a lot of damage to their computer.  \n\nAnd By the way,  I turn my computer off when I am done each and every time.
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Why do you desire to be some scumbag thief? There are lots of Free programs that are as good and even better than Nortons.\n\nHere is a package that protects me and my neighbor. I haven't been infected in 5 months, and since I put it on his computer, he hasn't been infected in 3 months. He likes to download porn and it still protects him. Best of all everything is Free and work as good and better than pay packages.\n\nDownload the latest Java Update 7. Then remove any older versions from your computer.\n\nhttp://www.java.com/en/download/windows_...\n\nGo here and download the following programs: All will be in the first 3 red boxes.\n\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/\n\nFirewall. - If you have XP with SP2 then use the existing Windows firewall. It is excellent. If not then download Zone Alarm free version.\n\nAnti-Virus program - If you have one then use it or replace it with one of these: AVG 7.1 or AVAST\n\nAnti-Spy programs: Use more than one. None can catch all the garbage out there: Windows Defender Beta 2, Spybot Search and Destroy, AdAware SE Personal.\n\nThis program will work with the AV and AS programs and add an additional layer of protection and it really works great. \n\nhttp://www.novatix.com/home.aspx...\n\nThis program will alert you to bad sites:\n\nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com/\n\nThese are my recommendation based on what protects me and my neighbor
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turning off ur firewall while ur on da. internet is da. bad thing to do now ur pc is wide open for virus .trojans .spyware.& mailware let me just show you want you have let in ur pc now you put da. firewall off \n\nOffensive rootkits, which are used hide malware programs and maintain an undetectable presence on an infected machine, have become the weapon of choice for virus and spyware writers and, because they often use kernel hooks to avoid detection,\n\nwin xp firewall is no good at all  beforsetting up ZoneAlarm  it tells you never have internet access on till you have ur firewall on \n\n\nur msn go to ur msn settings and set up a photo that you want to display then hit on apply and ok for it to show in display \n\nyou need to set ur pc in safemode to check for mailware on ur pc . what comes with that is trojans .
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This one is not listed anywhere. What I can suggest are two things;\n1. Get AVG free edition <go here> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\n2. STOP USING Internet Explorer <get this> http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\n\nYou will have far fewer incidences of shit from the Web.\n\nIf you are using Outlook or Outlook express STOP using this and also while you are getting Firefox get Thunderbird.\n\nRun scans evy night before you tun off your CPU (computer)\n\nOther than that get a Mac
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While I might be ripped to shreds by geeks out there in the world for my simple answer, it gets the point across in a basic, understandable way- I hope:\n\nA firewall can be either a physical piece of hardware designed to go between your computer and a broadband connection that is always on, such as a cable modem. It can also be a software installation that runs in the background while you go about your business. Either way, it is a system that is made to recognize inquiries from within your computer (such as spyware secretively installed by other software, a website, or an email) trying to report on you, or inquiries from the outside, by other people.\nVirus protection is a piece of background software that is designed to look for specific information related to specific 'infections' and is comparing data at a very low level to a known infection database (in most cases). This software is scanning everything that goes in or out for the slightest resemblance to something it thinks looks similar to the malicious code it knows, and it regularly updates to keep on top of new bugs.\n\nSpyware protection scans for tracking devices, such as cookies- little bits of data that specifically designate YOU, left in a specific place so your activity can be followed. It also looks for software one might install intentionally (such as a toolbar to help you get good prices while shopping on the internet) that quietly installs the bad stuff to track your purchases. These spyware are generally tools that collect demographics to target you for future consumer interest. They find out you collect teacups and then send information regarding teacups to you by different methods, or sell your teacup likings to others so they can market to you.   My favorite for protection against this is Spybot Search and Destroy, and it's FREE!\n\nIn a sense, you are going through one portal when connected, but that portal is really your connection- the phone line or cable line, etc. This can transmit data, no matter the shape- think highway, data being vehicles. Broadband is a huge 6 lane highway, while the phone line is a country road- much more data can travel at the same time. Your browser- the software that puts that data into a form we recognize, is only limited by the performance of your connection speed and your computer hardware. Internet Explorer can open multiple windows so that you can look at many sites at once. Firefox (available free for download, highly recommended: www.mozilla.com) opens multiple sites in 'tabs' within one window, saving you from an overloaded taskbar. If you have AOL, you are accustomed to viewing everything within a single software presentation, and it's harder to recognize that your machine is free to move about the internet without the constraints of AOL- one must experiment to see how different it can be.\n\nI just explained all of this to my Mother, and hopefully I made sense to you- I've been known to make things perfectly opaque...\n\nCheers!
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Someone is doing it and they are profitting by it. I had a message that my computer may have been 'infected' and that I should download 'X' companys' anti-spy and anti virusware. Turned out they were the 'infector' to get you to buy their program right then or your system would crash. Turns out they are being investigated for fraud by IRS, FCC, etc.  Seems lots of people lost their money and personal indentification information to this SCAM.  Luckily I was able to get them OFF my computer - took some time but it worked.  If it happens to you - BEWARE !! It will automatically install if you don't stop it  !!
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Maintaining security on our systems is becoming more and more difficult - and more and more important - every day. Here are some simple tips to help you avoid and combat intruders, viruses and spyware on your PC. Nothing is 100%, but these will go a long way toward keeping your computing experience enjoyable. \n\nCommon Sense!!!!!! \n\nNever open email attachments unless you know the sender, expected the attachment, and know what the attachment is before opening \n\nUse a GOOD anti-virus program, have it active at all times, and keep the definitions up to date (if it has an auto-updater, use it) \n\nUse a firewall (software or hardware - doesn't matter - just use one!) Even if you have a router use a good software firewall as well such as Sygate \n\nIf using a router be sure to change the defualt password, if using a wireless router you should also not allow remote logins to your router, enable WEP, disable SSID and enable MAC address cloning \n\nUse AdAware and Spybot as scanning programs on a regular basis. You must use both - one will often miss items the other will catch. Neither is better than the other - just different. \n\nDownload and use both SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard from javacool. SB is a passive utility that will innoculate the registry and prevent spyware entries from being installed. SG is an active utility that sits in the system tray and prevents spyware from being installed. Again, they are complementary to one another - use both and keep definitions updated \n\nVisit Windows Update regularly and be sure to install all Critical Security Patches \n\nCommon Sense!!!!!!! \n\nNever go to web sites that are known for spyware \n\nAllow First Party & Session Cookies, but block Third Party Cookies \n\nNever post your email address or other personal information on a web site or forum \n\nDo not allow others to surf the web on your computer - or be prepared for the consequences \n\nCommon Sense!!!!!!!! \n\nNever reply to emails that request personal information, regardless of the apparent source of the request \n\nStay the heck out of chat rooms \n\nTry an alternative web browser such as Mozilla, it is more secure and has a lot more customizable security settings \n\nDid I mention Common Sense? lol!
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Download AVG Antivirus from Grisoft, Ad-Aware from Lavasoft, Spy-bot Search and Destroy from downloads.com, and Microsoft's Windows Defender Beta 2 Ver. from Microsoft.  All of these are free programs and do an excellent job. Do update Windows often. Do update all of these utility programs I've mentioned here, and do run them often. Don't open e-mails  from unknown people or companies. Don't visit  Sex web sites. Do read the manual that came  with your computer. Do take a course at a community college or adult education about basic computer knowledge. Do go to the library and find all the books you can on "How to use PCs-for Dummies" series.
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Update your anti-virus or use AVG Free.\nGoto www.Lavasoft.com - download Ad-Aware SE  - free for personal use. Removes Adware.\nFind Spybot Search and Destroy, load, run - Removes Adware.\nRemember\nYou can only run 1 antivirus program at a time. Do a full virus scan on a weekly basis.\nYou can run more than 1 adware remover because they are manual scans initiated by you. Run about once a week.\nAlso, make sure you have a firewall.\n\nIt's up to you to defend yourself, Live, love, laugh, and always learn\nCiao,,,
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Paid for all in one suites can be a problem To get through a security program hackers have to crack the engine. Security suites are written on one engine, so a hacker that gets through one part of the suite gets through the lot.\nLayered protection is safer, different engines for each part of your security.\nIts a myth that free software is cr*p. For one thing if you like the free product you're more likely to upgrade to the full bells and whistles version. I've been using this lot for a year and have never had a virus or trijan or browser hijack. Just the odd tracking cookie. My pc has just come back from its annual service, grand total £15. There was  nothing to remove. My tech is Microsoft Certified. He said "If it aint there I'm not charging you to remove it".\n\nThe Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall\nhttp://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall\n\nShields Up security site, check your firewall works\nhttps://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser\nhttp://www.opera.com/  Opera web browser\nInstal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.\n\nWinpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\n\nSpywareblaster works with Internet Explorer. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to \nI.E.\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html\n\nThe best antispyware is Spyware Doctor \nhttp://www.pctools.com  The free version will give you the file name and location so you can get help removing them without having to pay.\n\nhttp://www.ewido.net Ewido anti trojan\n\nAd-Aware SE Personal anti adware\nhttp://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy anti spyware\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html\n\nhttp://www.avast.com Avast Antivirus\n\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool\n\nMicrosoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.\nhttp://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\nYou can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.\n\nRemember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
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Yes you do. Windows firewall is better than nothing, but do get some extra protection. If you have ever experienced a computer infected by all kinds of s*** you wouldn't ask... If you do netbanking or have other things on your computer you don't want the world to see it's even more of a reason for getting antivirus software and a firewall (or a security suite where everything is included).\n\nThere are tons of different versions out there. I won't do a commercial for any one particular. Rule of thumb: you get what you pay for. \n\nIt's money well spent if you ask me.
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Yes i agree with the spyware thing. Because any backdoor applications can access the volatile entrances of the the Internet Explorer and make things the worst! But i think there were some patches for that. Hope it works.\n\nRun some initial procedures on the anti-virus and spyware and makesure you've got a dependable Firewall attached on to your entrance. This would prevents trogent horses and many other unwelcomed guests entering your system with sheer convenience. But its not 100 percent dependable.\n\nGood Luck!
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If your anti "BIG COMPANIES" then  use Firefox or Opera9.Both are available for free on the net.As to which is better is a matter of opinion,some sites will only work in IE6 or IE7,and yet Firefox loads pages faster as long as you set it up right.Both now have anti "PHISHING" filters and multiple tabbing .etc.Opera9 is another kettle of fish altogether,this browser has been said to be the fastest and safest out there but its not as simple for the average user out there.There is no problem having all three so you can choose which one you want to use.I know this isn't a straight answer but everyone is different.Just try them all for a week and make up your own mind.Cheers!!!.
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i'm not sure what you are doing wrong but i just typed in the url and went right to it. i use two different fire walls 1 software based & one hardware based and had no problem with my settings on a very secure level and i'm not even asian which that site is.so they are an equal opportunity browser try disabling your firewall for a brief moment and then attempt to access the site again if you get thier it's the firewall settings but I doubt it it sounds to me like possibly parental controls are set to deny access to certain sites based on language/content etc....
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From my experience, MS firewall is sufficient protection.  It may not be the end all that is all but it works well enough. You do need anti-virus software and anti-spyware software on your system. SO McAfee AV & MS anti-spyware  are good starting points.  I would probably recommend getting yourself a copy of Web roots Spysweeper.  MS Anti-spyware is good but again not the end all that is all.  SpySweeper (along with adware) picks up alot of the slack.\n\nHopefully this helps.
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It is allright to have multiple pop up blockers or multiple adware/spyware removal programs.  Just do not let more than one anti-spyware/adware scan at the same time.  I would highly recommend AGAINST installing multiple firewalls or antivirus programs.
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Anyone who uses these network WILL get a virus. I assume you are also NOT running an antivirus program, right?\n\nGood luck...\n\nTake it to a pro, have them teach you about internet security, clean your computer (if possible), and protect your computer.\n\nExpect to pay about $200\n\nTell me - would you learn how to drive before you went cruising down the interstate? Of course! If you didnt, MOST LIKELY you would get in a crash that will cost you money, right?\n\nSame thing here. Take a computer class or at least an overview. You might like it and end up going deeper into it...