How to keep your computer free from Virus and Spyware
Prevention is the best mechanism and you must take all the steps to keep your computer running. Here are few things you can do to keep your computer away from Spyware and Virus.
* Firewall - A firewall sits between your computer and the internet. It can be a hardware device or a software device. Its basic function is allows only certain types of from outside of your computer to inside of your computer. It prevents unauthorized access to your computer. Note that if you are using a high speed internet your computer is more vulnerable. Check put on internet how to turn your firewall on.
* Scan for Virus - Get an Antivirus on computer ALL the time. There are free and paid version available. Bith have there advantages and Disadvantages. The free ones – like AV antivirus works for most cases. They do install some add on on the browser that may slow don the performance.
* Scan for Virus- Many time a Virus may miss scanning for virus in real time. It is important that you scan your computer for virus occassionally for any presence of virus.
* Deal with Spyware – Spyware is similar to virus – they are a bit binign. They may steal data and slow down the performance. You may like to use Spybot Search and Destroy – go good tool to deal with SPyware
* Keep Anti Virus and Anti Spyware Stay Up-To-Date - Keep your Windows upto date. Ensure that your browser is of latest version. Ensure that your Anti Spyware Software is upto date. This will minimize vulnerability.
* Minimize Transfer of Data between computer - If your friend brings over a peice of software on a USB zip drive, scan it before installing on your computer. And piece of external data or software and bring with it, spyware, virus and makes your computer vulnerable.
You may still get spyware. The best recourse in that case is to take help from experts. You like to get some new laptops if your laptop is too old and the data stored in your older notebooks are not critical. HP Envy 14 or Gateway NV59C-H34E notebooks could be worth looking if your pocket allows.