Computer Maintenance Tips |
Nowadays computer systems are more susceptible to adwares, spywares and viruses. Listed below are some basic applications that can add a layer of protection against malicious applications.
- Visit WindowsUpdate.Microsoft.com to ensure your computer has the latest Window Updates from Microsoft.
- Clear Temporary Internet Files before initiating the diagnosis programs listed below to reduce the time needed to scan the system.
- Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.
Click here to download and install Ad-Adware. Remember to download the latest patches before running the scan.
- Spybot - Search & Destroy is another application to scan for spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software.
Click here to download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy. Remember to download the latest patches before running the scan.
During the installation process an option is presented to Immunize the system, do so.
- avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users, non-commercial users.
Click here to download and install avast! 4 Home Edition. Remember to download the latest patches before running the scan.
- Periodically (recommended at least once a month) perform Error Check and Defragmentation on your hard drives. These functions are available under the Properties:Tools feature of a selected drive under My Computer.
- Backup your important data on a daily basis.
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