Subject: Get an Internet security program Author: bcweir as bcweir750 : member since January, 2006 : 4658 posts Posted on: 2007-11-19 18:02:13

Symantec, ZoneAlarm, and AVG all make good quality internet security suites which bundle antivirus software with a firewall program, popup blocker, anti-spyware software, and other features to protect your system against malware. McAfee isn't my top favorite but it's better than nothing.

It's a recommended investment in your computer, and it's a lot easier and less hassle than having to reinstall your operating system every time it catches one of these bugs.

It's hard to say whether or not just deleting a suspect file will kill the problem. If the infected file is a core system file for Windows, deleting the file along with the virus (even though probably necessary to kill the virus) MAY cause your system to become unstable.

Best solution is to backup your essential files to a CD or flash drive, reinstall your OS AND the security program, and resolve never to go online again without your security software completely on.

Hope this helps.



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• Computer problem - nostness 2007-11-19 17:37:58 (149 views)
  • Get an Internet security program - bcweir750 2007-11-19 18:02:13 (117 views)
    • Re: Get an Internet security program - nostness 2007-11-19 18:53:50 (124 views)
      • Etrust? Never heard of them as an internet security provider... - bcweir750 2007-11-19 21:29:48 (124 views)
        • Buy an apple...none of this antivirus rubbish :P (nt) - Nick (Australia) 2007-11-20 10:50:52 (115 views)
          • Re: Buy an apple...none of this antivirus rubbish :P - nostness 2007-11-20 16:16:35 (125 views)
            • Don't be fooled into thinking Mac's don't require security software... - bcweir750 2007-11-20 17:31:37 (144 views)
              • G5 here rather than the newer core duos. - Nick (Australia) 2007-11-22 02:20:27 (119 views)
              • Lots of mac bugs. - kfister 2007-11-21 22:32:04 (151 views)
                • To assume that Macs don't get hacked or get viruses... - bcweir750 2007-11-22 10:06:12 (131 views)
                  • Well...the computer is almost back to normal. A few pop ups but its much better. (nt) - nostness 2007-11-26 17:29:49 (119 views)