Don't let your computer become infected

Recovering from a virus or an attack can be costly and time-consuming. Safeguarding your system with a prevention and preparation plan for will save you time, money and aggravation. To help you we've assembled a list of options to consider to help you developing your virus/attack prevention plans.

• Backup
• Any data created should be saved under "My Documents". Regularly backup your "My Documents" folder.
• Install antivirus software on your computer.Keep it current by scheduling regular updates of the virus signature files.Schedule regular scans and include all file types, such as exe, dll, and zip files. Scan all incoming and outgoing e-mail and attachments.
• Install anti spy/adware programs and schedule regular updates and scans.
• Regularly update your operating system, especially the security patches.
• Never open e-mail attachments, even from people you know, unless your expecting them.
• Avoid using P2P (file sharing programs).
• Avoid downloading and installing "free" programs unless you know, for sure,that it is not spy/adware.
• Enable all macro virus protection within software packages, such as Word and Excel.
• Set an audible alert when viruses are detected.
• Avoid using data and program disks received from unknown sources, scan all unknown diskettes before they are used.
• Write-protect all data and program diskettes.
• Avoid using Client for Microsoft Networks and disable networks file and printer sharing when accessing the Internet.
• Stay informed of new virus and security threats.
• Keep a low profile. Give out as little as information possible.
• Consider using a Personal Internet Firewall.

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