How to Keep Your PC Safe from Viruses and Spyware

Posted On: 2008-08-11

Install an antivirus and anti-spyware removal tool

First and foremost, install a good antivirus and anti-spyware removal tool. These programs keep a constant eye out for what is coming in and out of your PC at all times and should detect when a virus or anti-spyware program is trying to access your computer. We recommend AGV for a virus scanner and Ad-Aware for spyware removal.

Keep the virus scanner up to date

No antivirus or anti-spyware remover are any good if you don't keep them up to date. Because new threats are discovered almost daily, if you are ever faced with a new virus or spyware, the programs will not deal with them appropriately.

Keep your PC up to date

Keep your OS up to date with the latest patches and fixes. This will go a long way in preventing threats as most look for holes in existing systems.

Install a firewall

The best method for firewalling is to install a firewalling router to eliminate direct threats, you can get a good one these days for around $50. If the hardware cost and setup is not in your range you could opt for the software solutions which already exist on most platforms.

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