Quick Tips On Protecting Your Computer

Unfortunately, you have to protect your against internet threats or you will end up with a computer that will run slower, some programs will stop working and sooner or later, strange behavior will wreak havoc which has the potential to remove information.

A quick point on why this happens. As most people like to provide beneficial forms of software to help, enhance or generally provide a good experience with using computers, there are some who do the opposite. They like to create havoc, cause malicious damage and are akin to graffiti artists spraying paint on public buildings.

Two key points here -

• Preventative maintenance can avert alot of future headache and drama
• Taking logical and pro-active steps when a nasty on the computer does occur

Ok, the first step is preventative maintenance. This is generally achieved by using Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus software and running them EVERY week. Also having and operating a Commercial Firewall will stop alot of nasties trying to download on to your computer.

Clearing your cache of your most used internet browser is another good idea.

Also delete Windows Temporary files.

Right, what do I do if I have some nasty (like a trojan or a virus) appears on your computer ?
First, turn off your modem and disconnect from the internet. Most nasties will 'call out" to the internet and basically say, 'hey I found a computer thats not well protected, come over and download more garbage on this person computers'.

Also re-run your preventative steps as outlined above. If you find after all this that there is still a virus, trojan or malware or other nasties still lurking on your computer, let me stress this, DO NOT continue on your own and do not continue using your computer.

I have seen too many people tell me they tried to fix thier own computer and unded up with nearly deleting all their personal information, things like, photos, music, videos, emails, letters, even business files.

If you cannot get rid of it on your own, don't try and go any further, seek the help of a computer professional. Yes it will cost you maybe $100, but it will cost you much much more if your valuable and important data is accidently erased.

Turn of your computer, disconnect form the internet and talk with family or friends who may have used professional computer services. Or alternatively, look in the yellow pages.