Registry Cleaner: Protection for Your PC by Irene Graham
Your personal computer saves all the processes that are happening within it. The operating system has its own log of these programs running, and changes that are happening within it. What is a registry cleaner? First you must understand what a registry is. ... The basic programs that your PC should have in order to function properly should be: anti-virus software, firewall, anti-spam, and a good registry cleaner. ... These programs are not considered virus by your anti-virus, but it tinkers your PC's registry, and sometimes cause errors.

Cyber Crimes And Solutions by Mohsin Ayaz
We are currently living in Cyber age, where Internet and computers have major impacts on our way of living, social life and the way we conduct businesses. The usage of information technology has posed great security challenges and ethical questions in front of us. ... Antivirus And Anti spyware Software: Аntivirus software consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software. ... Back in March 1999, the Melissa virus was so powerful that it forced Microsoft and a number of other very large companies to completely...

Computer Security - Protect Your Business in 3 Simple Steps by Tony Murphy
For most small business owners and managers, computers are a necessary tool of the trade. Whether they embrace technology with open arms or barely tolerate it, there’s no escaping the fact that very few businesses operate without at least one PC to manage email, accounts and a wide range of... According to Microsoft, there are three steps to computer security heaven; install a firewall, apply security patches and ensure you have properly maintained anti-virus software. ... Very few of us fail to realise how important it is to have anti-virus software installed, but when is the last time...

The Cheap Guys Guide to Protecting Your Computer by Joshua Storey
We all know there are hundreds of software packages to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and all that other software business. But by the time you have finished installing all of that you come to realize that you have probably spent $200 dollars. ... Spybot search and destroy, AVG free edition (anti-virus protection), win-patrol, and zone alarm. ... AVG is antivirus software that constantly updates its internal virus database and is ready to scan your computer at the click of a button.

Viruses & Spyware - I'd Be Willing To Bet That You Have Viruses & Spyware On Your Computer! by Frank Shrum
Hi, I started offering my services as a computer tune-up guy in my home town in order to further promote my dialup services. Every since I started doing this it has proven to be a very profitable avenue of marketing but something else has made itself known to me in the process. ... My favorite anti virus,anti spyware & firewall defense software list and where to get them. ... AVGFree http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 (I believe it is the best virus scanner) Free and paid for versions avail. ... Spybot S&D http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html (Awesome) Donations accepted if you...

Protect Your PC with These Top Free Software Programs by Bill Adler
This is a dangerous world for a computer user- threats multiply by the hour designed to swipe your data, cripple your network, steal your identity and in general- wreck havoc. Fortunately you can arm yourself to battle these menaces with several top software programs. ... Now that we have anti-virus and firewall protection, let’s address a topic I hear more and more frequently: what to do with all of those pesky passwords? ... The first weapon in your arsenal should be anti-virus protection. ... While there are numerous offerings in this category, the Zone Alarm Free Firewall is a sure...

Is Your Computer Sick? by Jim Edwards
Viruses and spyware usually show up on your computer one of two ways. Either they invade your system with a frontal assault like the Huns attacking the Romans, or they sneak in a back door like a cat burglar. Either way, once a virus or piece of spyware gets on your system, getting it off can... If you don't carry virus protection, or you suspect your anti-virus software got corrupted somehow, then log on to www.pandasoftware.com and use the free Panda Active Scan service to check your hard drive for viruses.

How to Secure your Computer Systems - 10 Tips for Small Business Owners by Andrew Mapp
As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist, Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion. ... All Computers in your office should have Anti-virus software installed. ... Commercial products such as Symantec Antivirus http://www.symantec.com or free software such as provided from Grisoft http://www.grisoft.com.

The Best Free Antivirus and Spyware Removal Programs! by Thomas Jarrell
O.K. Let me start off by saying that the following statements are only my opinions so I don't create a war of the minds. I have been fixing, cleaning, and repairing computers for several years now and one thing remains true. Absolutely no software completely protects your computer from spyware,... What is the Best FREE Firewall? ... That being said, I will now tell you the free software I use to help keep my computers and the computers I work on clean. ... What are The Best Free Spyware Removal Tool?

Basic Computer Maintenance by Colm O'Dwyer
Presumably you have the internet; otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. The first thing you need to do is protect your computer from online threat, due to broadband, computers are now always online, which means they're constantly open to threat. Firstly ensure your windows firewall is active;... This provides adequate protection, in addition to this you should consider installing some anti-virus software. ... The most common anti-virus software is Norton, although it isn't the only one. ... Some of the software on download.com is freeware, so if your lucky you may come across an...