How to secure my internet from spyware?

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Request for Question Clarification by e_murphy-ga on 21 Jun 2005 09:40 PDT

You're going to need to at least provide the operating system (i.e.,
Windows) you're running.

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Clarification of Question by andry_ol-ga on 22 Jun 2005 06:33 PDT

im running windows xp Profesional with SP1. how to increase security on internet.

u dont only need a spyware soft  u also need a great firewall like
:zonealarm and also a good av like:kaspersky

In order to stop spyware, a few good tools are needed.

If you are running Windows XP, I would ensure that you have windows
firewall enabled (Instructions at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673).  If you are using an older
version of windows, install a free firewall, such as Zone Alarm
(http://www.zonelabs.com/).

I currently use Norton Firewall (bought it was part of an internet
security suite, combined with their anti-virus) and am quite happy
with it.  An up to date antivirus scanner is essential to keeping your
computer secure.

Also keep your Windows up to date with the latest patches from
http://www.windowsupdate.com

If you are a fan of Yahoo!, they recently introduced an anti-spyware
component of their toolbar for use with Internet Explorer
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/.

But, I would suggest installing a browser other than Internet
Explorer.  Firefox is a free competitor and is more secure against the
spyware and adware problems that plague Internet Explorer.
(http://www.getfirefox.com).

To ensure that you are keeping your system clean, I would install the
free ad-aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/) and free
Spybot Search & Destroy
(http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html) softwares.  Run these
tools weekly, as you would with a antivirus program, and they will
keep your system clean.

Also do not use any peer-to-peer filesharing networks, as they are
full of viruses and spyware/adware.

These are all free tools and methods that a computer repair shop would
use to secure your computer for you, while charging an arm and a leg
for the service!

The best way of keeping your system spyware/adware free is to be
mindful of what you are downloading and installing while surfing the
internet.  If something seems out of place or if the source isn't
respectable, don't install it.

you can get spybot search and destroy

*DOWNLOAD SP2*
they have new features to protect against spyware

(sorry for my bad English)
Windows Xp just have a Firewall (that is automatic by default)
To avoid spyware you can use an anti-spyware program as "Spybot search
and destroy" or "Ad-aware".
For example my computer use Sbybot for the Immunize tool that prevent
the download of the well known spyware, I also use Ad-aware becouse
sometimes he Catch spyware that other programs don't. I suggest also
Spywareblaster that do Acive X protection. These programs are free and
You can find it easily with Google..
I suggest you to download Windows service pack 2 that avoid and repear
some Windows bug...

If you want to be sure don't forget to download "Mozzilla Firefox Web Browser"
Internet Explorer use some of Windows files so if Internet Explore
crash windows could crash too!
with Mozzilla Firefox you can do the same as Internet Explorer but
have more control on download and spyware too!
(also have a google bar inside..)
I also have spyware and virus problems...
In 3 months my computer collapsed 3 times for virus attack and I have
to run ad-Aware every day...
Now I have install Mozzilla firefox every day I still run Ad-Aware, exc..
But today I have no spyware...

If for same reason you don't want to change your web browser you can
download google bar that avoid same internet Explorer problem....

These articles might also be of good help.
http://www.faqinformation.com/online/what-spyware-is-how-to-stop-it.html
http://www.faqinformation.com/online/spyware-and-adware-problem.html
http://www.faqinformation.com/online/spyware_adware_protection.html

Bye.

one more thing. download firefox. alot better than IE, and its even
faster, much safer too. LINK:

http://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-1.0.4&os=win&lang=en-US

dude.... thats easy.... ok follow these steps:

1) download Servie Pack 2 Now! heres the link. dont only download
serive pack 2, but also download the rest of the updates. make sure
you run it at least 3 times to get all the updates untill it says you
cant get anymore. links:
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/default.aspx?ln=en-us

2) download microsoft anti-spyware. link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en
make sure you keep it updated. and run a scan at LEAST once a week...
also check for updates every week.

3) download spybot search and dystroy.
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10122137.html?part=dl-spybot&subj=dl&tag=but.
update it right away, and make sure you scan at LEAST every week...

4) download spyblaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html. update it right
away, and make sure you update it every week. and make sure you enable
all protection...

5) get an anti virus software. i like norton, but if you dont have
that you can download trend micros free anti virus for 90 days... good
enough eh?? like: http://www.trendmicro.com/offers/ms-wsc/english.asp.
update it RIGHT away, and scan at LEAST once a week.

6) download adware. update it right away. and scan at LEAST every
week. link: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022-10319876.html?part=winmp&subj=dl&tag=feed&jump=winmp


bottem line is.... keep your stuff updated, and make sure you always
check out the windows update, for new updates. other than that, your
safe... i can get into HOSTS files but... really dont feel like it,
but if you need any thing else. email me at arabianknight_47@msn.com.
and check out my site... and scan AT LEAST once a week, make srue you
scan everything not jsut one thing exept for spybot, because its not a
scan thing. but make sure you keep it updated. thats it.... check out
my site for more info...

www.freewebs.com/arabianknight_47