How to Guard Against Malware
Use an active scanning anti-malware product., You also should run malware removal tools in case your anti-malware misses something., Enable your Firewall., Check for system updates.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use an active scanning anti-malware product.
Reputable providers, such as McAfee, Norton Anti-Virus, AVG, Avast, and Windows Security Essentials provide similar protection but have different views on how to scan for malware.
These guidelines use a free product available for download at AVG.
Just follow the recommended installation instructions and your computer will be protected. -
Step 2: You also should run malware removal tools in case your anti-malware misses something.
Common malware removal tools are Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and many others that you may find by searching.
Again, the example is from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. , Open the Start Menu and navigate to Control Panel.
Open System and Security and click Firewall. , From the Control Panel "System and Security"
click Windows Update, check for updates and install new updates from there. -
Step 3: Enable your Firewall.
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Step 4: Check for system updates.
Detailed Guide
Reputable providers, such as McAfee, Norton Anti-Virus, AVG, Avast, and Windows Security Essentials provide similar protection but have different views on how to scan for malware.
These guidelines use a free product available for download at AVG.
Just follow the recommended installation instructions and your computer will be protected.
Common malware removal tools are Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and many others that you may find by searching.
Again, the example is from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. , Open the Start Menu and navigate to Control Panel.
Open System and Security and click Firewall. , From the Control Panel "System and Security"
click Windows Update, check for updates and install new updates from there.
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