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Lew's Clues: Easy Do-It-Yourself Tips to Keep Your Computer’s Running at Peak Performance

  1. Keep your anti virus program up to date. Check it regularly to be sure it has loaded properly and has the latest definitions.

  2. Use a reputable anti virus program. Don’t be afraid to pay for an annual subscription. Research has shown that these providers provide the best protection from viruses, ad-ware and spyware. Use the latest versions. The technology has improved.

  3. After you turn your system on, delay for about 5 minutes before going online. You will avoid your computer’s most vulnerable phase when the protective software is still activating.

  4. According to SpywareInformation.com, most spyware sites offer the ability to download and remove spyware free of charge to get rid of the infections you already have. However, free spyware programs actually give you a false sense of security. Hackers have figured out that most people will use free scans, so most spyware programs re-install automatically in a matter of minutes after being cleaned.

  5. Stay away from file sharing programs. Files come from several computers with no standard control over the condition or what’s being transmitted from these computers. File sharing programs such as music and video sharing programs are a major source of infection


  6. Gambling and porn sites are known to use pop up, spyware and adware programs. These sites make money from distributing adware and spyware. It becomes a means to advertise and collect marketing information.


  7. Do the Microsoft Updates. If you are not sure if you are getting them, go to the Microsoft Update site and check for updates. http://update.microsoft.com


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