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January 8, 2007

Prevention From Malware

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These are a few basic steps to take to prevent malware installing on your computer.

Keep Windows Updated

A large proportion of Windows updates are to close holes exploited by malicious programs. Simply staying updated will keep a lot of infections off your system.
Windows Updates

Change your browser

Firefox is far more secure than Internet Explorer, with the added bonus of a built-in popup blocker.
Firefox Browser

Use a firewall

Surfing the internet without a firewall is like inviting malware onto your system. Only use one.
Free Firewalls ZoneAlarm Kerio Sygate

Use an Anti-Virus

These programs are free for home use, and perfectly adequate for the average user. Again, use only one.
Free Anti-Virus AVG Avast Antivir

Install Anti-Spyware protection

These four programs will help to keep malware off your system, and will happily co-exist side by side.
Free Anti-Spyware MS Antispyware AdAwareSE SpybotSD SpywareBlaster

Source - TechArena

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