Prevention against spyware and viruses

[Aditix360]

i read some thread regarding security but i am not satisfied regarding solution for spyware and viruses .i am daily internet user and going through various pages so please can any one find me better solution regarding spyware and viruses .i am using maccafe antivirus on my windows xp sp3.
thank you .

[Kirtikumar]

first thing read this McAfee Internet Security 2009 ,i dont think maccafe is much good try Avira AntiVirus Personal / Premium / Security Suite 9.0.0.386 or Discover Norton 360 3.0 or Norton Internet Security 2009

[Big Fish]

Switch system off and on. - If you are using Windows ME or XP, you system off and on again to ensure that no infected files, we just removed, in a restore point left.

The instructions for the program and re-enable System Restore can be found here:

Existing System points delete

• Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This you do by following the instructions below:
• From Internet Explorer click the Tools menu and then Internet Options.
• 1 Click once on the Security tab
• Click 1 time on the Internet icon.
• 1 Click once on the Custom Level button.
• Change ActiveX controls not marked as safe Initialize and script to Disable
• Change ActiveX controls Download signed to questions
• Change ActiveX controls to Disable Download unsigned
• Change Items on the desktop install questions
• Change the Start programs and files in an IFRAME to questions
• Change the sub-frames across different domains to navigate to questions
• If you already have these settings, click the OK button.
• If prompted, "Are you sure you want security for this zone change, choose Yes.
• Then press Apply and then OK to close the Internet Options window to close.

Use an AntiVirus program - It is very important to have an antivirus program on your computer. This can only have a lot of problems in the future.

These are two good (free) antivirus programs:
AVG
Avast
These are two good online virus scanners:
House Call
Bitdefender

Update your anti-virus - It is very important that your antivirus software at least 1 time per week update (preferably more). If your antivirus software is not up-to-date is no longer able to recognize new variations / Remove.

Use a Firewall - The firewall is a very important part for your computer. Without a firewall your computer open for hackers and computer hackers can be reproduced.

These are some good (free) firewalls:
Sygate Personal Firewall
Zone Alarm
Outpost Personal Firewall
Kerio Personal Firewall

[Snake08]

[l] Install the mvps hosts file - Download and install the mvps hosts file. This can be malicious sites neutralization.

Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Download and install Spybot - Search and Destroy with TeaTimer option. This will, in addition to your virus protection, real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer offer. Download new SpyBot 1.6.3.50 Beta

Install Ad-Aware - Download and install Ad-Aware.

Install SpywareBlaster - The program keeps all pop-ups against, so the risk is smaller that spy software is installed via a webpage. It also blocks a large number of known fraudulent websites.


Update all these programs regularly - Update all the programs that are recommended. Without regular updates you will not be protected when new suspicious programs out.

[timon]

Typical Virus Removal Procedure