Practical PC Security and Antivirus Firewall Software Tips
By: Kathy Johnston
Submitted: 2010-08-23 12:38:42 | Word Count: 456
The internet is uniting the people from every nook and corner of the world. Internet has become a useful source for kids, children, individuals and business people. In one word, internet is a complete encyclopedia. While it is developing day by day on one side, there are some criminals who are blocking this development through virus. Yes, internet is beneficial as well as a risky one. So, you need to be careful while browsing the net.
Some of the risks you are likely to face are virus infection, spyware, adware, worms and so on. Every year a new virus enters the internet spoiling many personal computers and one need to spend so many dollars to remove this virus from the computer. So, in order to protect our computer, you need to install strong anti-virus software and set firewall protection while browsing the net. This is not an option, but a compulsory one for every internet browser.
How to keep your computer protected from various forms of virus?
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1] Your windows should be updated frequently. Some computers do it automatically, while some inform you the time of updates. In such cases, you should follow it and keep your windows with latest updates.
2] Most of the individual's personal computer is attacked by virus through spam e-mails. Some time your spam box will contain mails received from unfamiliar person. These mails come with a file attachment. Never try to save or open such attachments. By opening it you are inviting virus to your computer.
3] Go to the control panel and adjust the security level. The prescribed security level is medium or Medium-High. This security level can protect from certain virus and pop up messages. But, it will not protect your system from aggressive virus or spyware.
4] There are also some e-mails that contains virus even when you get it from a known person. These mails will not have any attachment, but will contain link. Even your friend may not be aware of this link. So, by clicking such links, your computer will start downloading the virus.
5] Do not download games from the internet, especially the free one. Kids who use the computer to play online games have chances of downloading virus. In case your computer works slowly, first delete the games and software that is installed in your system recently and reboot your computer.
These are some of the precautions through which you can protect your PC.
