How to Keep Your Computer from Spreading Viruses by Eric Koshinsky
There are some simple steps you must take to avoid becoming a victim of computer viruses and also stop from spreading viruses to others. Here are some things that you can and should do. Email Issues to watch Never open an E-mail with an attachment you were not expecting. ... Buy one of the major anti-virus programs - Norton Anti-Virus, PC-Cillin, or McAfee Anti-Virus. ... Even if your anti-virus program does not warn you about the attached file and even if the eMail appears to come from someone you know, do not open it if you were not expecting it, and if you were expecting it, only open...

How to Remove Spyware by Kenth Nasstrom
Spyware removal has become a tedious work. As the spyware threat has worsened, a number of techniques have emerged to counteract it. Among these are * Programs designed to remove or to block unwanted programs * Eucating the users in such a way that they can keep bad programs from infecting their... Protection and removal Major anti-virus firms such as Symantec, McAfee and Sophos have come later to the table, adding anti-spyware features to their existing anti-virus products. ... In the beginning, anti-virus firms did not want to add functions that was connected to other forms of threats...

9 Steps to Protect Your MS Windows System from Viruses by Evgeny Kovalenko
Nowadays as the Internet and other networks are greatly developed computer viruses are distributed rapidly and intensively. Everyday several new viruses capable to damage considerably your computer system arise. Anti-virus specialists work hardly to make updates their software against new... Leaders in antivirus software products for Windows systems are Norton Antivirus, McAfee, Kaspersky Anti-Virus and PC-cilin. ... Check new programs which you are going to install with anti-virus software. ... To download software always seek website of software creator or official distributor.

How To Use Spyware Elimination Software by Philippa Smith
Spyware elimination software is designed to detect and eliminate spyware. A large number of spyware elimination software products are available. Some of them are available as freeware and some as shareware. Shareware can be used for a specified period, usually 30 days. ... It also provides you with anti-virus and anti-Spam capability and prevents malicious software from entering your PC. ... Some of the most popular spyware elimination software products are: Spyware Eliminator, Spyware Doctor, MS AntiSpyware, McAfee, Pest Patrol, Spy Sweeper, Counterspy, Ad-Aware, Spybot Search & Destroy etc.

Adware Spyware Removal and Prevention by Tam Tabor
How do you effectively fight adware and what adware removal software is best? I recommend several techniques, used in tandem: 1) Use anti-spyware software. This is software that specifically targets the nastiest Adware and Spyware and removes it. There are a plethora of programs out there to... 2) Have good anti-virus software and keep it updated. ... Many people have anti-virus software, but not all of them keep it updated. ... I use both Noadware and Adaware and they work effectively when used in combination with anti-virus software.

Sunbelt CounterSpy - Anti Spyware Software Review by Debbie Jacobsen
Due to the growing number of security incidents involving spyware on the internet today, it is now considered to be “common practice” to use anti-spyware/anti-adware software on every computer that connects to the world wide web. Spyware and adware usually installs without notice just by... I do very little web-surfing at work and never download anything except technical software such as antivirus, spyware removers, firewall software, etc… Following my own advice never to download software from anywhere other than the manufacturer’s “official” website, I visited Sunbelt Software’s site in...

A Safer Place to Be by Chin Wong
Back when I used Windows exclusively, I was acutely aware of the dangers that viruses and worms posed. In fact, one of the first things I did on every computer I used was to install anti-virus software. Now, more than half a year after switching to Linux at home and Mac OS X at the office, I’ve... For now, I’m convinced that I won’t need any anti-virus software on my iBook or my Linux PC, despite what McAfee or other vendors of such products say. ... “Poorly designed software makes it easier for social engineering to take place… Together, the two factors can turn a single virus incident...

About Spyware and its Removal by Allen Brown
Now days you might have take notice of a threatening word “Spyware”. Spyware software is becoming annoyance for the companies. Spyware is likely to be verified as a great damager to the companies. It is not so noticeable like spam and virus assaults to the systems. ... The constant use of anti-Spyware software: It could prevent entering such harmful programs to your network. ... There also some free downloadable software on authentic sites like www.download.com, www.mcafee.com, www.spywareinfo.com, www.all-internet-security.com, www.tucows.com etc or you can use keyword “free antiSpyware...

Protect Your Computer! by Michael Antonucci
To start this article, a joke: Why did the programmers mix up Halloween and Christmas? Because 25 DEC = 31 OCT. Haha! Well… if you got that, you probably don’t need to read this article.   It is often said that there is no such things as 100% security. ...   Anti-Virus software:             Ah… its name rings like poetry in my ear… but seriously, anti-virus software is seriously serious business. ... However, the most prominent anti-virus software products are Norton Anti-virus ( http://www.symantec.com/ ) and McAffee ( http://www.mcafee.com ).

5 Steps to Securing Your Windows XP Home Computer by Richard Rogers
Most people are aware that there are continuous security issues with Microsoft’s Windows operating system and other programs. However, what most people do not realize is how easy it is to significantly improve your computer’s security and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim to ever... 3) Anti Virus Protection – while it is fair to say the threat of the computer virus has receded during the last couple of years they can still inflict serious damage on your computer. ... The best bet here is to purchase a security package which includes firewall and anti virus software as a minimum.