YOU MUST PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER!
Being on the internet can be a risky business. The first thing I would suggest is that you make sure your computer is free of viruses and spyware etc.
If you don't already have it you should download Spybot and Ad-aware and run them. will catch anything else that is lurking around on your computer and keep it clean from spyware.
You might ask why do we have to have more than one different Anti-Spyware programs..
Software companies work hard at trying to keep up with all the nasties out there on the internet. If you take any 1 piece of Anti Spyware or Anti Virus software, you will find that it will not find all nasties in your computer. This is why I suggest you install and run at least the 2 I have just mentioned on a regular basis. Its not hard to do and you could be kicking yourself If you don't do it.
Once you have done that you should make sure you have a decent Anti-Virus program loaded. AVG antivirus is free. But there are many on the market and you should maybe do some research to see what best suits you. I personall use and have had not problems with AVG. Please ensure you keep them updated to ensure your system runs clean and continues to run clean.
These are all free to download, and should give you all the protection you need.
Here are some links to Anti-Virus, and Anti-Spyware protection / removal programs that you can download for free.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition -This is a highly recommended, free Anti-Virus. Although I believe this will not be free to download for much longer.
EWIDO AntiSpyware. One of the newest on the market. Has proven itself to be very good. I installed it and found more nasties I didnt know I had. It has a 30 day free trial, but after the trial version time (30 days) you can still use this as a free version, but this version will need to be manually updated so it still removes and also detected threats.
Ad-Aware -This program gives advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.
SpyBot Search and Destroy-This program will wipe out any spyware that makes it onto your PC and protect against hijack attempts.
CCleaner-Removes unused and temporary files from your systems, allowing Windows to run quicker, more efficiently and give you more hard disk space.
RegSeeker 1.55
RegSeeker is a perfect companion for your Windows registry !
RegSeeker includes a powerful registry cleaner and can display various informations like your startup entries, several histories (even index.dat files), installed applications and much more ! With RegSeeker you can search for any item inside your registry, export/delete the results, open them in the registry. RegSeeker also includes a tweaks panel to optimize your OS ! Now RegSeeker includes a file tool to search for duplicate files, bad shortcuts and more !
RegSeeker is FREE for personal use only !
RegSeeker can search for items, uninstall applications, clear histories, clean your registry, and more. It includes a powerful registry cleaner and can display various informations like your startup entries, several histories (even index.dat files), installed applications and much more. You can search for any item inside your registry, export/delete the results, open them in the registry. It also includes a tweaks panel to optimize your OS. It also includes a file tool to search for duplicate files, bad shortcuts and more.
Latest Changes:
- Introducing Vista support (you will need to elevate UAC)
- Improved backup/restore functions (double-click for opening in regedit)
- Integrated Exclusion list editor with Import option
- Fix issue with StreamMRU cleaning (quicklaunch/desktop icons reorganization)
- Safer registry cleaning results
- Some crashes fixed
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BROWSERS
I DONOT use Internet Explorer, There are a lot of security problems with IE. Even the new version. It is on everyones computer and because so many people use it, it makes it easier for hackers to hack into your computer.
Mozilla Firefox- Mozilla is the browser of choice for many internet marketers and autosurfers.
The award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable to your online life. With Firefox 2, they have added powerful new features that make your online experience even better.
Why download Firefox? First off, it's the safest browser available for free, not only that, but you can customize and tweak firefox any way you want with thousands of available plug-ins and skins. Firefox also comes with Google Toolbar which further makes it easier for you to search for anything in a split second.
Browse the web faster. Get Firefox with Google Toolbar
Emailing is a risky business, particularly if you use Yahoo or Hotmail addresses. Any email can arrive in your email box with a virus attached. Open the email and off it goes. A potential trap.
You can use a program like Mail Washer to check your emails before they even arrive on your computer. Then if you find it is a spam email for from someone you don't know, you can bounce it right back to them.
Other Resourses
MWSnap - Some people would like to get a snap of your screen. With this program you can just press a combination of Keys and then select the area you want to copy, and it is done. Save it and use the saved image where you want.
Other FREE Downloads
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