Tips: How to keep your computer safe
First off, READ THIS THREAD. There's a lot of great stuff here to help your computer.
1) if you're using Windows, run Windows Update! You can either go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ or turn on Automatic Updates in your Control Panel. 2) Install an anti-virus software. AVG Anti-Virus is free, so there's no excuse. http://free.grisoft.com/ 3) Install anti-spyware programs. I personally recommend a combo of SpywareBlaster and Spybot Search and Destroy. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html - SpywareBlaster http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ - Spybot Search & Destroy. 4) If you have a router, turn the firewall on. For instructions on this, read your router's documentation. Some programs may require port forwarding if you do this. For instructions on how to do this, check out http://www.portforward.com/ 5) Install a popup blocker, or use a better browser, or both. I personally recommend Maxthon which has a built in ad/popup blocker, though Google's Popup Blocker makes a great suppliment. There is a bug with the newer GPB that causes come problems though, so you'll need an older one. http://www.maxthon.com/ http://forum.maxthon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6685 - About Google Toolbar and a link to an older version 6) For the love of god people, DO NOT OPEN UNEXPECTED ATTACHMENTS. To our Help Desk bigshots, add whatever you feel is needed. |
I suggest to replace computer by windows in the title :D
I have only one thing to add: for 2000/XP the best way to keep it safe is to not use an administrator account for everyday usage. |
As an alternative to Windows Update, Windiz Update is also available.
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You didn't even mention software firewalls. They're much more important than any anti-virus ever.
NoScript is the most useful Firefox addon for me, haven't tried other popup block methods. |
I went with the hardware firewall because unlike software firewalls, they're always on. Software firewalls have a small gap time before they're on. Plus like other pieces of windows software, they can crash.
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Yes, a good hardware firewall should be plenty of protection. If you must use a software firewall, Zone Alarm or Kerio (for Windows) are, at least, decent.
(If you're on Linux, I'd venture to guess that you know what to use. If you need a suggestion, iptables is quite nice.) |
I'd recommend the Opera browser. It is now free so there is no excuse not to try it. I'd suggest anyone to try Firefox too, lots of people find it great (it's not really the case for me even if I really do think it's much better than IE).
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I´m sorry my question,
Does the Windows XP have any firewall? If yes: good? BR |
I wouldn't suggest Windows Update, viruses are able to get into your computer. It's happened several times.
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is it really so dangerous? |
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Leaving your computer running without performing a run of Windows Update begs for Bad Things more than running the updater does. Proper security measures (a good firewall, beit hardware or software) and not being an idiot about where you access will keep you reasonably safe from most things. As far as browsers go, they're all perfectly usable. IE can be great if you do what was mentioned above--that is, employ Safe Browsing and take five minutes to configure it (and know what you're doing). With Opera 9 implementing a measure of ad blocking capability, I find it to be the most usable browser in my case (Linux). Combined with the `adzapper` script in squid, I haven't seen anything beyond AdSense and its brethren lately, which are wholly acceptable. |
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http://www.gamingforce.org/forums/jo...&entryid=46522 Test |
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Windows Update is designed to FIX flaws that can lead to viruses/trojans/etc. If you got viruses because of it, I recon to bullshit your statement. |
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Fuuny thing: Since I got the internet (a few weeks back), I haven't had a SINGLE virus. If you run Firefox, I HIGHLY suggest you follow these instructions. I very rarely get popups with G.Filterset and Adblock running. |
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most of the time, that's true; however, sometimes the fixes themselves have flaws. i've definitely had times where i've gotten updates, only to have a less-stable computer. microsoft offers a patch a little later, etc. in fact, any blanket statements about computer security aren't true in all cases-- i know hardware firewalls are also able to crash (though far less often than in windows). just something to keep aware of! |
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Did you know a free and good anti virus software? Is the adaware a good spyware software (I ask because each week I have 20 spyware on my pc, maybe normal)? BR |
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I really don't see much of a difference in programs, though. I'm sure someone else here will prove me wrong, though. |
I've found that Spybot S&D's Teatimer with ZoneAlarm Pro firewall is very effective. Though, I wouldn't recomend this if you've under 512MB of RAM.
Most of the programs mentioned above can be found on various bittorrent sites, and while I am not advocating this, it is a good to know if you are frustrated with the limitations of the software's free versions. I use AVG Anvtivirus, Spybot S&D with Teatimer, Ad-Aware, ZoneAlarm Pro firewall and occasionally hijackthis. Good combination, if I say so myself. |
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