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====Spyware and Viruses==== | ====Spyware and Viruses==== | ||
Ensuring | Ensuring the system is clean of spyware and viruses is critical to a stable computer. Be sure an anti-virus is installed and working with up-to-date definitions. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download Microsoft Security Essentials] and [http://www.avast.com/ Avast] are two light-weight, respected solutions in the IT community that should serve most users well. Both are free to use and there is no need for the paid version of Avast. The free version has everything anyone will ever need that follows best practices to protect their systems in the first place. | ||
Also ensure the system is clean and free of any possible spyware. There are several programs for this; however, one of the best is [http://www.superantispyware.com/ SUPERAntiSpyware]. This program comes in several different versions, including a portable version. The free version will do the job well so no need to buy the paid vserion. SUPERAntiSpyware will scan for any potential spyware issues and clean them from the system. Close the program completely when it's done. It's not recommended to run the program in the background consistently as your anti-virus program would. Simply run it once a month along with the rest of the regular monthly maintenance on the system. Be sure to also remove it from the startup programs using MSCONFIG or using the previously mentioned CCleaner, as well. | |||
As always with spyware and viruses, the best solution is prevention by following common best practices. | As always with spyware and viruses, the best solution is prevention by following common best practices. |
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