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Remember to do your system maintenance.
Run System Back-Ups Remember to always back your data up before installing programs, in case of software incompatibilities
Scan disk ( Windows 95,98,ME )
Defrag
Update your AntiVirus software
AntiVirus software is only effective if its virus definition file is up-to-date. This file is a database of current viruses used to detect and, in some cases, clean infected files. New viruses emerge often so it is crucial that you update virus definition file on a weekly basis.

Clean your computer
Excellent source for HELP http://www.allexperts.com/ ( not just for computers !!)
Windows Resource page http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/

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Connecting to the Internet with a new unprotected and unpatched PC is practically inviting the nefarious and malicious to infect your PC. According to research published by Sophos in July 2005, there is about a 50 percent chance that an unpatched PC will be infected with malicious software within 12 minutes of connecting to the Internet. (We are restricting this conversation to Windows PCs for the moment.)

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

10 THINGS

1. MAKE A STARTER CD-ROM

2. REMOVE THE PROMOTIONAL APPS

3. INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

4. TURN ON A SOFTWARE FIREWALL

5. INSTALL PRINTERS AND OTHER PERIPHERALS

6. ESTABLISH A PASSWORD FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT

7. CREATE A NEW USER ACCOUNT WITH PASSWORD

8. TURN OFF UNNECESSARY WINDOWS SERVICES

9. ESTABLISH A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT

10. INSTALL AND CONFIGURE A ROUTER

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-5885509.html?tag=nl.e101 (Free TechRepublic account required)



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Q:
I got an attachment but I can't seem to open it. How do I know which program to use? What if I don't have the program needed?

A:
Before you open any attachment, make sure you know who sent it. Even if you know the sender, if you aren't expecting a file, you might want to send a quick note to your friend and make sure they really sent it, especially .pps files that can contain viruses. Also, do not open any attachments with .exe, .scr, or .pif file extensions.

There's nothing worse than getting a file from a friend and not having the right program to open it. Here are some common file extensions and the programs needed to open them:

.doc - Microsoft Word
.pps - MS PowerPoint
.xls - MS Excel worksheet
.wpd - Corel WordPerfect
.pdf - Adobe Acrobat
.jpg - JPEG graphic file
.zip - Zip (compressed) file
.sit - Stuffit (compressed) file
.scr - Windows Screen Saver (DO NOT OPEN)
.pif - Program Information File (DO NOT OPEN)

The good news is that most software developers offer freeware viewers that will allow you to see, but not alter, content. NOTE : These addresses are long, so you may need to copy and paste the whole address into your browser if it breaks into more than one line.

.doc - Microsoft Word Viewer
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0e56d944-38f6-4eb5-aca6-8bd280d5e6b1&DisplayLang=en

.pps - PowerPoint Viewer
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D1649C22-B51F-4910-93FC-4CF2832D3342&displaylang=en

.xls - Excel Spreadsheet Viewer
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c8378bf4-996c-4569-b547-75edbd03aaf0&DisplayLang=en

.wpd - Wordperfect
Corel no longer offers a viewer

.pdf - Acrobat Reader
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

.jpg - You can view these in your web browser or most imaging software.

.scr - USE CAUTION if you receive a screen saver via email. They can contain worms or viruses.

.pif - DO NOT OPEN! This is most likely a virus. Clicking it will run a program or code that can mess up your computer.

~ David (www.worldstart.com)



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