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Computer Adware, Viruses, Malware, and Security

admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 19:11:01 +0000

Have problems with any of these? Here is a list of steps and freeware you should use to fix and protect your machine. Please note this is for PC only and all software is free:

1. Run rKill – This will stop all of the bad stuff from running so that you can run other software to delete it.

2. Run Malwarebytes and Ad-Aware

3. Run Combofix

4. Run Antivirus and keep it installed/running – ClamAv

5. Install security and keep it installed/running – Zonealarm

Once you have scanned your computer with the first 4 it should be clear. I would then recommend step 5 and keep it running on default settings. Also keep ClamAV running. The others should be run and used as there are problems on your machine.

Best PC Firewall (and it’s free)

admin — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:29:41 +0000

I have been using Zone Alarm for years to protect my PC. It is an awesome firewall that protects you from everything trying to access the computer and from everything on your computer trying to access the internet without your permission. If you have a PC, this is the firewall I would use over all others, and there is a free version:

Zonealarm

Zonealarm Downloads

Android and Malware?

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:59:08 +0000

While I havent had any problems, apparently others are. The best way to avoid problems with apps on Android and even Apple? Do research on the app before download. See what the user comments are. You dont need to do more than a few minutes of research to find if the app is bad or not but it can save you. That alone should prevent pretty much every type of app problem.

Here is an article that discusses the issue

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