I just wanted to add a page that will help you setup your WINDOWS computer. I have used this computer setup for years (actually maybe decades) and I've only had 1 known computer virus and 1 known piece of spyware in all that time. Here's the pieces of software I use to protect my computers:
Product
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When Needed?
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How Often Used?
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To Protect What?
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| Norton Antivirus |
- Whenever the computer is turned on
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- Whenever the computer is turned on
- Complete computer scan once a week
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- Protects the entire computer from viruses that ride on:
- Diskettes
- CD's
- DVD's (including movies)
- memory sticks
- E-mail
- internet connection
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| Zone Alarm Firewall |
- Whenever the computer is turned on
- Whenever connected to the internet
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- Whenever the computer is turned on
- Whenever connected to the internet
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- Keeps your computer secure from hackers.
- Passwords
- Account Numbers
- Buying Patterns
- Etc.
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| Ad-Aware Spyware Detector |
- Whenever the computer is turned on
- Whenever connected to the internet
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- Complete computer scan once a week
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- Keeps your computer secure from hackers.
- Passwords
- Account Numbers
- Buying Patterns
- Keystrokes
- Names
- Etc.
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| Cloudmark Spam Detector |
- Whenever the computer is turned on
- Whenever connected to the internet
- When working with Microsoft Outlook or Express
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- Whenever the computer is turned on
- Whenever connected to the internet
- When working with Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express
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- 83% or more of e-mail is spam or phishing e-mails (these e-mails are scams telling you that your account is being minimized until you verify your info Click on this link and enter your name and account number) etc.
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| PC Pitstop |
- Tunes your computer up. If you install and uninstall software (not delete programs) You need this!
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- Complete computer scan once a week
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- A lot of "junk" accumulates when:
- working on a computer
- Browsing the 'net
- Install or Uninstall software
- etc.
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| Office |
- Need "Office"! applications But don't have the bucks to put out?
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- Try these FREE "Office" applications from
- OpenOffice.ORG
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Like your car needs its oil changed once in a while, your computer needs a little maintenance IF you want to worry free.