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Steps to Protect Your PC

There are steps you can take to reduce the problems with viruses, worms, spy bots, and malware.  Establish these good computing habits to make it more difficult for hackers to exploit your computer resources.

  1. Stay current with Microsoft Windows updates.  Be sure to install an update when notified by the automatic update feature that one is available.  For Windows XP, check the Security Center and be sure Automatic Updates is enable.  It is located at Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Security Center.  Click the Automatic Updates link.
  2. Have antivirus software installed and keep it updated.
  3. Download and install Spybot Search and Destroy.  It is free and may be downloaded at http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html.  Click the Download link in the Home section.

Ed. 10/2003 Revised 9/11/2006

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Updated 09/15/2006