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IMPT....COMPUTER CARE handout |
click on the download button--revised by Sandra Fry October 2009
These INSTRUCTIONS will help keep your computer safe from spyware and virfuses. |
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Be careful...don't just download everything that sounds good |
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AVG Antivirus |
Click on this link to get the latest AVG antivirus:
free.avg.com/ww.download-avg-anti-spyware-and-anti-rootkit
Free AVG 8.5 Anti-Virus Software (has AVG antispyware built in)
I use the free AVG and don't buy any antivirus program...no sense in paying every year for a new version when you can get AVG free..permanently.
BUT...make sure you uninstall your other anti-virus program and restart your machine before installing AVG anti virus.
You can only run one anti-virus program on your machine at a time or it will mess up your machine.
JUST ONE NOT TWO
Never use two anti-virus products at the same time. (Notice this just applies to Anti-Virus products....you must still use your ONE Anti-Virus product with your SEVERAL Anti-Spyware products and Trojan detectors.
Completely uninstall one before installing another.
Use the vendor's uninstall utility or if not available, use the Windows XP add/remove software tool in the control panel.
Patches & Updates -- Anti-virus software is only as effective as its most recent update. So when you install anti-virus software, go to the vendor's web site and update the program and virus definitions immediately and then TURN ON THE AUTO UPDATE feature (if it has one). |
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ccleaner works fast..run it often |
Russell of Region 14 ESC told me about this. It's really good at cleaning up.
click here to download ccleaner:
www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
Click the download button for instructions on how to run ccleaner |
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Computer Sick? It's probably got adware, trojans, viruses, malware, etc. |
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Spyware Blaster..latest version |
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to DEFRAGMENT your computer |
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Unsticking a frozen computer |
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Turn off your computer every night |
This keeps the fan from sucking in more dust to your computer, keeps it from starting to drag, keeps the fan from wearing out sooner, protects in case of a power surge or lightening. |
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What is an Internet cookie? |
Click the download button to find the answer: |
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Russell Smith of Region 14 gives great computer tips. |
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Spybot is a good free download but it doesn't work on Vista |
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Lots of computer help here at this link from Russell Smiths's website |
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NEW...now you can backup your outlook files |
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great stuff at microsoft Office Online |
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WINDOWS DEFENDER..impt. and free |
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Google toolbar stops popups |
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Don't fall for bogus antivirus downloads |
Stay away from the "bad guys"
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download SuperAntispyware |
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MALWAREBYTES ...a must have |
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READ CAREFULLY...don't "blow up" your computer |
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VISTA |
Here are things Vista ca do you might not have thought about. |
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SETTING UP A HOME NETWORK WITH VISTA |
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AUTOMATIC UPDATES FROM MICROSOFT |
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some good downloads...ask me which ones to do |
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read Russell's trojan warning |
click the download button |
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if you get a popup trojan virus... |
don't click...just turn your computer off!
Don't fall for bogus antivirus downloads
Stay away from the "bad guys"
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