Stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer

I want someone to help me with the techniques that I can use to stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer. I am using Windows Vista operating system and my browser is Opera 10. When the infection enters into the system, I can remove it with the help of the AVG antivirus that I have installed in my system. But, I need something that could prevent the infections from getting into the system.

To stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer, you will have to enable the firewall in your system as given below:

1. Go to Start
2. Then, click on Control Panel.
3. Here, select Security.
4. Now, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
5. After that, select On.
6. Finally, click OK.

You will have to avoid downloading the pirated softwares to stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer. These pirated softwares are sometimes put on the internet by the attackers by embedding the infections. This is because they know that many users will be searching for the pirated softwares on the internet. This is very simple technique that the attackers use, so that the infections can enter into the system of the unsuspected users very easily.

Hello there, I suggest you to beware of the unknown users with whom you may be chatting on the internet. You will have to decline the invitations of the file transfers that they send to stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer. They include the infections along with the files that they send to you and the infections enter the system very easily. This will help to solve the problem.

Inorder to stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer, I suggest you to keep the Automatic Updates of the system always on, so that all the softwares of your system remain up-to-date. Just follow the steps given below:

• Click on Start
• Now, click on Control Panel.
• Then, select System and Maintenance.
• Click on Windows Updates after that.
• Here, select the setting that has been recommended.

The following methods will help to stop Mal_FakeAV-9 from entering the computer:

• Keep the antivirus updated always.
• Keep all the accounts protected with strong passwords.
• Avoid clicking on suspicious links to web pages.
• Beware of social engineering attacks.
• Use caution when opening attachments and accepting file transfers.