Steps To some Safe, Smooth Running PC

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Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 Time: 4:59 PM
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File sharing Basically, file sharing programs are the single biggest security risk you will come across. This is because the only facts you have about the files you are downloading are the file name and the file size. It is quite simple to change a filename to dupe someone into downloading a virus or other malware like keystroke recorders. Our advice - stay away from file sharing at all costs. If you need to use it, make sure you have updated antivirus software installed and running.

Research In a sentence - know what's available. http://www.Symantec.com has a piece on their website that will be beneficial. Knowing what kinds of viruses exist and how to avoid them could make you a much smarter internet user.

Email protection The majority of the antivirus applications available offer email scanning. If yours does not, you will need to acquire one that does. Email scanning will assure all your incoming and outgoing emails are safe for both you and the recipient. Email viruses spread very quickly by using your address book to propagate. Never read email from people you don't know and always make certain your email scanner is active.

Network security Another way that viruses spread is through computer networks. We now have a few quick ideas to keep your network safe. Always scan any files that come in from other computers. Even if it's a file you've brought from home. Never allow personal files to become placed on your network until it
has been scanned. The primary server should be the only computer with file sharing enabled. By not allowing computer users for you files, you will soon neutralize a threat.

Maintenance Performing weekly virus and spyware scans will go a long way to keeping your pc safe. Defragmenting weekly will even greatly improve performance. If you make the effort, you'll be rewarded with a safe and smooth running pc. As well as less headaches!

By following these ten guide lines, you'll greatly improve the performance of the computer. You will also generate peace of mind as you obtain a new sense of security.

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