The First Step to Maximizing Your Desktop Computer Security
Article by T W Butler
In 2004, Microsoft estimated that 50% of all PC crashes are a result of spyware! It doesn’t take too much time on the ‘Net to see that virus, trojans, worms, spyware, malware, etc are an always-present and ever-growing problem for home users and corporations. No one who travels on the ‘Net is immune from these dangers, regardless of age, race, or position. Every computer user who works or plays on the Internet needs some type of desktop computer security program installed. So what about you?
Do you have an antivirus and/or antispyware security product installed on your computer? If so, then good for you! You are already on the road to maximizing your desktop computer security. If you don’t have an updated antivirus and antispyware software program then you need one!
You know the story. It can happen to the best of persons. We get busy and forget, or intentionally forget and hope the problem will go away or auto-magically fix itself.
In fact, I have trained hundreds of adult college students how to disinfect and keep their systems spyware-free by using FREE SOFTWARE!
First, you need to locate a solid and reputable and freely available antivirus and antispyware program. Here are my recommendations for free computer security products to download and install.
“The Best Free Desktop Computer Security Products for 2010″.
AVG Antivirus Free Edition 9.0 (http://free.avg.com)Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org)Comodo Internet Security (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com)
How To Install:
Download and install AVG Antivirus Free Edition 9.0. (See link above)Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (See link above)Download and install Comodo Internet Security with Personal Firewall option only.
Important: Do not install 2 antivirus products on your computer at the same time, for example AVG Antivirus and COMODO Antivirus. When you install the Comodo product just install the personal firewall only. If you do install two antivirus engines on the same system they may fight for position to the extent that they drag your computer down to a screeching halt!
In Summary:
Download the software using the link I shared above…On the website locate the free software download link…Install the software by double-clicking the file that you downloaded.When you install, accept the default settings that are recommended for you.
There are additional measures you should take to maximize your desktop computer security on your home network. But the first step involves obtaining, using, and updating some form of virus and spyware protection. To fail to do this step is to put your own security and safety in danger in addition to the safety and security of others in your network. Antivirus – don’t surf the web without it!
About the Author
TW Butler has been a computer professional since 1998 when he began repairing pc’s for friends and relatives. Since then he has made a full time profession mostly as a network consultant and instructor/trainer. He specializes in Microsoft and Linux server and desktop networks. He is a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist on Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician on Windows Vista and Windows 7. He enjoys life with his wife and 5 children ages 7-18.
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