A few simple steps can help protect your computer online.

• Use antivirus software and keep it up-to-date. Most antivirus software can be configured to do this automatically. 
• We recommend Microsoft Security Essentials & Avast . Both are TOP rated, and both FREE.
• Windows is set up to download automatic updates. The icon in the lower right hand of the screen is a Yellow Shield with a ' ! ' in it.
• Leave your Windows Firewall turned ON.
• Take control of your email. Avoid opening email attachments received unexpectedly -- no matter who appears to have sent it.
• Treat IM suspiciously. Instant Messaging, please treat it just as you would email.
• Avoid P2P filesharing. Limewire, Frostwire, Torrent, Kazaa, Gnutella, Morpheus and at least a dozen more. All are full of trojans, viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and every other form of malicious code imaginable.
• Be Aware of Internet scams. Don't get fooled by emails telling sad stories, or making unsolicited job offers, or promising lotto winnings.

Dire-sounding email spreading fear, and needless alarm are typically fake.

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Many new computers come with a complimentary anti virus software for 60 days, up to one year. However they need near daily updates to stay strong, and many spyware softwares need to be run manually, especially the free editions.

The main thing to understand is we can fix that for you, easily, efficiently and for less then anyone else.

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