Jim G
Besides using a firewall, virus protection, periodically scanning for malware(all of which I do), not giving out personal information, and being aware of phishing scams, how else can I ensure my online experience is as safe as possible? Anything else I can do to protect myself?
Answer
I think besides using a firewall, virus protection, you can run a registry scan,
The registry consists of a database which stores configuration settings for all installed software, hardware, drivers, memory and system options on your computer.
periodically clean your registry can avoid Windows error.
http://www.make-pc-faster.com/
I think besides using a firewall, virus protection, you can run a registry scan,
The registry consists of a database which stores configuration settings for all installed software, hardware, drivers, memory and system options on your computer.
periodically clean your registry can avoid Windows error.
http://www.make-pc-faster.com/
What is the best program that detects and removes Hijackers off a computer?
Barb
I have a Hijacker on my computer.
I have the program HijackThis, BUT you have to know what needs removing after a scan, and I am no computer wizard.
I was wondering if there is a program that detects Hijackers and removes them automatically.
Preferably something free that you can download off the internet.
Answer
As noted above DO NOT REMOVE anything from 'Hijack This' unless told to do so by someone that knows what there reading, some of thoes lines allow various Anti-virus, Messengers, and other VERY IMPORTANT programs to run!!!! and I agree 'Digital genius' dosen't have a clue and should change his name. Sorry but his advise on 'Hijack This' is distructive!
There is a website that will take a copy and paste of Hijack This information and recommend what to delete and what to keep. I just can't find a link at the moment. sorry.
Some of the programs below may help remove it, IF NOT they will help prevent it in the future.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
As noted above DO NOT REMOVE anything from 'Hijack This' unless told to do so by someone that knows what there reading, some of thoes lines allow various Anti-virus, Messengers, and other VERY IMPORTANT programs to run!!!! and I agree 'Digital genius' dosen't have a clue and should change his name. Sorry but his advise on 'Hijack This' is distructive!
There is a website that will take a copy and paste of Hijack This information and recommend what to delete and what to keep. I just can't find a link at the moment. sorry.
Some of the programs below may help remove it, IF NOT they will help prevent it in the future.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
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