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[Tips] On keeping viruses off your computer - C10Wn - Apr 2, 2010
This is for noobs only! PLease do not troll.
To keep most viruses off your computer
First download a free Anti virus, i will be using Avast
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Once Installed you have your basic protection from viruses.
Second make your firewall is on.
Third every time i download a file i always scan at Novirusthanks.org before i open to make sure it doesnt have a backdoor or some other virus.
Also if you are running Windows xp, vista, or windows7 you can always check you msconfig for virus start ups.
Enjoy!
🤝
* - ProfessionalCriminal - Apr 2, 2010
(Apr 2, 2010 07:07 AM)C10Wn Wrote: This is for noobs only! PLease do not troll.
To keep most viruses off your computer
First download a free Anti virus, i will be using Avast
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Once Installed you have your basic protection from viruses.
Second make your firewall is on.
Third every time i download a file i always scan at Novirusthanks.org before i open to make sure it doesnt have a backdoor or some other virus.
Also if you are running Windows xp, vista, or windows7 you can always check you msconfig for virus start ups.
Enjoy!
🤝
Hi, C10Wn.
A little more detail would have been nice. Perhaps you can include information about other forms of protection such as anti-malware and network security?
Thanks,
Malware Boss
* - C10Wn - Apr 2, 2010
Yea i plan on updating the tut soon.
* - Paradoxum - Apr 2, 2010
As I have often stated, guides for novices should be the most comprehensive ones.
* - smokey44 - Apr 2, 2010
i would be wary of telling a novice to do a msconfig. i once was trying to walk someone thru doing a selective startup over the phone.
i told the person to uncheck only the first 2 boxes and the last box.
well they unchecked all 4...we know what happened after that.
* - --([-S7N-])-- - Apr 2, 2010
Hi, C10Wn.
Paradoxum is right, please go into more detail in this. I suggest you include the fact that users should only have one anti-virus installed.
Thanks,
S7N
* - cobija - Apr 2, 2010
You could also include to download only from reliable websites, such as download.net. Also, dont be clicking and replying to random emails 😉
Also, if an offer is too good to be true online then it is. Getting a free computer with a credit check online doesnt exactly sound that safe 😝
Here are some other tips I thought of:
-Be smart. If you are going to be risky and download full programs make sure to read comments, make sure it has a good S/L ratio, etc.
-Update your browser, java, IE, and OS SP's usually when they come out for offical release. These often have security fixes that will help you be safe.
-If in doubt, dont be scared to ask 😉
I didnt wanna intrude too much on your thread, but good idea.
* - Paradoxum - Apr 3, 2010
I'm sure the OP will take all of these into consideration. 🙂