Tips to protect your computer from Virus , etc
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Update your operating system
Install all available patches for your Operating system
Install Anti-virus software
Install all available patches for your Operating system
Install good Firewall that let you know which programs are accessing Internet .
Install Anti - spy softwares
Install Anti -keylogger softwares if needed .
Do not share files with unknows file may contain virus or trojan horses
Use pop -up blockers to block unwanted pop up advertising windows .
Regularly scan your computer with Anti virus and Anti spy softwares
Regularly use Scan disk utility .
Defragment Hard drives when ever you add large size files .to speed your computer .
Enable Windows XP Firewall if you are using windows XP
Install Windows xp sp2 pack from microsoft web site and update all the patches
Regularly and periodically Back up all your data in to CDs or DVDs
Send your Credit card information to only secure web sites web address start with https:// instead of http://
Do not give your password to any one in the chat room and yahoo and hotmail or any mail service provider never ask to send your password
Do not keep your passwords like your name , surname , petname , include special charecters like @#$%^&* and numbers like 0 to 9 in your password .
Do not open Email sent by unknows
Scan each and every file after downloading.
Try to download softwares from Author sites only
Switch off your computer when it is not in use.
Cover your computer and protect it from dust .
Use Hard ware Firewall like Routers for extra security .
Back up your registry before installing suspected softwares ..
** many more tips ** yet to come **
