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Stopping Spyware |
Anti-Spyware Guide
This page has links to getting started articles, comparative reviews, recommended products, freeware, blockers, in-depth analysis tools, and resources to help you fight spyware including keystroke-loggers, malware, browser parasites, unsolicited commercial software, scumware, homepage hijackers, and dialers.
Click below to find out about the free protection software:
You'll need to scroll down to the part called:
Recommended Freeware Anti-Spyware Software
www.firewallguide.com/spyware.htm
From the above link, I use Ad-Aware, Microsoft Defender, and Spybot Search & Destroy
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Stopping Viruses |
Click on this link and scroll down to:
Free Anti-Virus Software, Tools and Online Services
www.firewallguide.com/anti-virus.htm
I use the free Grisoft at home. BUT...make sure you uninstall your other anti-virus program and restart your machine before installing AVG anti virus.
If you read the important tips down further on this page, you'll see that you can only run one anti-virus program on your machine at a time or it will mess up your machine.
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Stopping Trojans |
Anti-Trojan Guide
The purpose of our anti-Trojan guide is to provide information about software that detects Trojan horses, removes them and repairs damage caused by them.
Important Tips: An anti-Trojan product should be used in addition to, but not instead of, anti-virus, anti-spyware or zero-day protection software.
After installing anti-Trojan software, immediately check for updates at the vendor's site and turn on the auto update feature (if it has one).
Click on this link and scroll down to:
Free Anti-Trojan Software & Services
www.firewallguide.com/anti-trojan.htm
I use this at home:
AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 14 day trial, then reverts to the limited feature free version.
AVG Anti-Spyware is great to run. |
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Important Tips |
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/
once there, then choose "download lastest version" by the green arrow on the right:
After you've downloaded ccleaner.
It's easy to run, just right click on recycle bin and choose "open ccleaner" ...
Choose "analyze" then "run cleaner".
You can also use it to clean your registry:
Choose "scan for issues"
then fix selected issues..yes to backup (choose desktop for backup)...now choose....fix all issues.
After you've downloaded ccleaner.
It's easy to run, just right click on recycle bin and choose "open ccleaner" ...
Choose "analyze" then "run cleaner".
You can also use it to clean your registry:
Choose "registry" on the left
Choose "scan for issues"
then fix selected issues..yes to backup (choose desktop for backup)...now choose....fix all issues.
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SPYWARE GUIDE |
This is very important. Please click and read.
www.spywareguide.com/
This link talks about the program X-cleaner. It's not free but a good one to have. |
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Spyware Blaster..latest version 4.0 |
Russell says this is the 1st upgrade to this in 2 years...it's a great free program to download:
click the download button for link |
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to DEFRAGMENT your computer |
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PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER FROM SPYWARE AND VIRUSES |
click on the download button below for a sheet full of computer help to save to your desktop: |
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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? |
Cookies have, for some reason, gained a rather sinister image. But they really are simple and harmless. (Note that this question became so popular that HowStuffWorks now has a complete article on cookies.)
A cookie is just one or more pieces of information stored as text strings on your machine. A Web server sends you a cookie and the browser stores it. The browser then returns the cookie to the server the next time the page is referenced.
The most common use of a cookie is to store a user ID. For example, the cookie might containg the following string:
ID=96352398
Amazon.com is one site that uses this technique. When you order a book, you fill out a form with your name and address. Amazon assigns you an ID, stores your information with that ID in its database on the server, and sends the ID to your browser as a cookie. Your browser stores the ID on your hard disk. The next time you go to Amazon, the ID is sent back to the server. The server looks you up by your ID and customizes the Web page it sends back to you. The page might say, "Welcome back, Joe Smith!"
You may be wondering:
Is there any more to cookies than that? No. They are simply text strings. On my machine there is a directory called c:\windows\cookies that contains all of the cookies. They are little text files -- you can open them up and see the strings that are being saved.
Are cookies harmful? No. They are just short text strings, and they can often make browsing better by allowing a server to recall any customized information you have set.
Are cookies common? Yes. There are over 500 separate cookies on my hard disk.
Can cookies transmit computer viruses? No. They are just text strings.
Can a company read my personal information from my hard disk with a cookie? No. Only the cookie that is sent in the first place is returned to the server. It is not modified or manipulated in any way.
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computers.pricegrabber.com/flash-memory/m/34170364/st=sort/sort_type=price
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Ad-Aware 2007 7.0.2.6 Free. |
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Russell Smith of Region 14 gives great computer tips. |
Here's Russell's fun website:
www.russelltexas.com/
NOW>>>Click on the download button below for his advice on buying a new computer: |
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IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING THE FONT FOLDER IN CONTROL PANEL ON VISTA |
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My camera...it takes great pictures! |
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