What should i do about my computer protection ?
482599
First of all dump McCrappy (same goes for anyone with Norton or AVG)... it is just a waste of resources (especially McCrappy & AVG) and gives a false sense of security...\n\nThen go download Avast (free version) from http://www.avast.com ... give them the info they ask (they will not spam you or give out your info) and download and install... they will e-mail you a license number good for 14 months and when it runs out you request another free license... Avast is resource friendly and does a superior job to any other antivirus program out there.... In the 4 years I have been using, I have got 2 viruses that got by Avast... both times my fault and both times soon as Avast did a system scan it found them so I could remove...
119899
Have a good spyware scanner, Firewall and a good AV program, watch what you are downloading and don't open attachments from people you don't know, and just be cautious.\n\nFor a good Firewall, get Zone Alarm from http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=staticcomp_za\n\nFor a good spyware scanner, you can get Ad-Aware or Spybot:\n- Ad-Aware: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=pop\n- Spybot: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=pop\n\nFor a great AV program that is free, customizable and user-friendly, get avast! from http://www.avast.com - the programs above are the ones that I use, and my computer is running smoothly without any problems at all. \n\nHope this helps.
489038
download a free antivirus www.majorgeeks.com has some\n\nalso download a spyware program you can also find it there\n\nsome people will also download a firewall also found there lol
943517
Ask your system administrator if the computer is shared, if its yours, you should have an administrator account, just backup everything and do a clean reinstall, sometimes this is a good choice, since it will also rid your computer of all the bad stuff its sure to have collected.
856312
Mostly Spyware, Adware and Virus's.\n\nTo be honest no hacker is gonna be interested in what is on your hard drive. They tend to go after companies or governments etc...\n\nGet some good internet security software, and you should be fine. Firewalled routers are a must, and are pretty much standard now.\n\n:o) J2G
909160
Get yourself a free anti-virus like AOL Active Virus Shield, update it and scan your computer thoroughly:\nhttp://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp\n\nYou should also have an anti-spyware. Get the free SpyBot, update it and scan your system once every week:\nhttp://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/spy...
831751
They're not going to care. Heck, they might copy the tools from you. But if it's a hardware problem, they might never even see the tools. You might make a "Valet" type account so you can give them access to the system without giving them access to your data and programs.
425350
LimeWire, though make sure you have something protecting your computer.
194808
Lock it in the Tools->Protection menu and it would probably be a good idea to back it up some where if it is important.
263268
get norton internet security\n\nhttp://www.norton.com\npossibly
18988
plz, download a good anti virus s/w & also u can put some good spyware.....\n\nit's better to format & reinstall ur system. if there is a virus problem... it must be done.....\n\ncheck some of the good antivirus & spyware & also u can use the windows firewalls....\n\nthe window firewall is not that much better.... but, it can be used....
984663
Scan your computer with anti-virus and anti-spyware software.\n\nAd-aware\nSpybot Search & Destroy\nHijackthis
26084
install the best virus protection system that fits your budget, then run it until it's detected. if not, seek better protection, or help from a pro.
72096
Istall firewall protections, antivirus protections, spyware protections, and adware protections on your computer. I just dealt with this. The programs that come with your computer unfortunately aren't that great. I have some great programs on my pc right now, and the best thing, they are all free. AND MY PC IS VIRUS FREE!!! \nHere is what I use, and have no problems.
251295
First get a firewall.  If you have you use DSL or Cable internet, get a router, it provides some basic protection.  In addition get a software firewall, like ZoneAlarm or Sygate Personal firewall.  Get Antivirus Software,  i hear AVG is free also you can get a free six month subscription to Norton Antivirus from Google http://pack.google.com/pack/pack_installer.html.  In addition, get some Adware/Spyware checking program like Adaware (www.lavasoftusa.com) or Spybot Search and Destroy (www.safer-networking.org).  \n\nWhile you are surfing the web, do not click Yes to popups, active x controls that popup on your screen.  You maybe givng the sire permission to install malicious programs on your computer.  \n\nMake sure you computer OS and applications are up to date with the latest service packs and hotfixes.  If you use a Microsoft system,  then go to update.microsoft.com and update you system.
436138
Go for AVG or Norton.
823324
Reinstall Windows:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/software/install.html\nAnd then install a good antivirus program:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/security/