5 Steps to get rid of virus, malware, spyware, etc. on your computer

January 6th, 2009

5 Steps to get rid of virus, malware, spyware, etc. on your computer

Yesterday I shared my reasons for not using an anti-virus software in Windows XP.  Today, I want to share how to optimize your PC and get rid of those pesky virus or malware or anything that has made your PC suffer.  Especially those repeated pop ups that appear as your browse or icons that reappear after you delete them and restart your computer.  Typically, a virus will replicate files such as malware, spyware, etc. even after you delete the offending files.  In order to stop a virus, you will need to know what you have been infected with.  Here are 5 simple steps to clean out your computer of any virus, malware, spyware, etc. on your computer: If you don’t have an anti-virus software installed, you can find one available online to do the job for you.  I like to use TrendMicro... Continue Reading...

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Say no to antivirus software…

January 5th, 2009

Say no to antivirus software…

The whole reason you use an anti-virus software such as Norton or McAfee is to protect your system.  However, how effective are these antivirus softwares available to you?  From my experience, they greatly reduce performance of the computer, limit the ability and access and constantly need maintenance.  In addition, they have proven to be quite ineffective in removing the infected virus or files infected.  My advice for you is to just disregard the anti-virus software.  In the end, either you pay for it or not, if your not updated, you still run a chance to infect your computer.  I recommend you just browse the web safely and routinely clean up my own mess and when, I repeat again, WHEN it does get infected with a virus, be able to destroy it.  After all, I am pretty certain you will... Continue Reading...

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