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Never have 2 or more software firewalls running on the same computer as they will conflict with each other. Remember now with SP2 on WinXP there is a firewall, so when using a third party alternative be sure to disable the Windows SP2 firewall.
To turn Win XP firewall on/off = start/control panel/double-click on network connections/right click on the icon for the connection you are using/properties/advanced/ check or uncheck box next to “internet connection firewall”
Comodo Firewall = [url]http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.… = “Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor’s Choice, constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It’s easy to install and use and passes the industry’s most stringent firewall “leak” tests. Unlike some other ‘free’ firewalls, this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product. This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever.” Note – Not compatible with Windows 98 systems.”
or = [url]http://www.pctools.com/firewall[/ur… = Windows XP, 2000 and 2003 server - Freeware
or = R-Firewall is a FREE program comparable with commercial firewalls = [url]http://www.r-firewall.com[/url]
And use a hardware router = [url]http://www.officedepot.com/txtSearc…
How Routers Work = [url]http://computer.howstuffworks.com/r…
To protect your system during a power outage, you may want to use a surge suppressor that ALSO offers use an Uninterruptible Power Supply = [url]http://www.officedepot.com/browse.d…
UPS – uninterruptible power supply. = [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage…
= “This provides a few minutes of back-up power to allow you to shut down in an orderly manner in case the power goes out. UPS systems are available in a variety of power levels, expressed in VA (voltage amperes).”
Uninterruptible Power Supply’s from Newegg = [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ…
How does a computer’s uninterruptible power supply (UPS) work? = [url]http://computer.howstuffworks.com/q…
Whenever my cable goes out and I have to switch to dialup backup, I turn off the router, and turn on AnalogX PortBlocker = [url]http://www.analogx.com/contents/dow…
In addition to the excellent suggestions above for Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = [url]http://www.safer-networking.org[/ur… = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
and Ad-aware = [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.…
I also use and suggest – SUPERAntiSpyware = [url]http://www.superantispyware.com/ind… + [url]http://www.superantispyware.com[/ur…
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. . Check for and remove viruses, Get rid of junk on your hard disk Improve your PC's performance =
FREE 90 day trial = [url]http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/d…
If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool = [url]http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=… + download the tool here = [url]http://www.microsoft.com/security/m…
SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard – Freeware = [url]http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spy…
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= [url]http://www.microsoft.com/athome/sec…
+ MS Windows Defender — [url]http://www.microsoft.com/athome/sec… = [L=Windows Defender]http://www.microsoft.com/defend… – [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/…
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/technet/…
and
AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = [url]http://www.analogx.com/contents/dow…
and
[url]http://www.winpatrol.com[/url] = Freeware
shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = [url]http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR…
and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then disable system restore = [url]http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDo… , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.
IE SPYAD = [url]http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/…
Also check out (FREEWARE) = [url]http://www.komando.com/downloads/ca…
Eliminate Spyware = [url]http://ralphcaddell.com/pchelp/spyw…
[url]http://www.spyware-removal-guidel…
[url]http://www.scanwith.com/[/url]
Avast = 4 Home Edition – Free antivirus software – free virus protection for home PC: – full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) has a setting for spam protection. However, if you have already paid for and are using McAfee Anti-Virus, you should not have more than one a/v(Anti-Virus) program enabled and running at the same time = [url]http://www.avast.com[/url]
For Thunderbird, it has a built in baysean anti spam filter, but you need to configure it.
Click on the help button in Thunderbird and find the topic.
Or see =
SpamBayes = [url]http://spambayes.sourceforge.net[/u…
Spamihilator = [url]http://www.snapfiles.com/get/spami.…
Popcorn works as a client-server application, reading mail directly from POP servers. = [url]http://www.tucows.com/preview/33365…
ChoiceMail Free = [url]http://www.download.com/ChoiceMail-…
EmC (Email Control) – Freeware = [url]http://www.abreuretto.com/anti-spam…
Lockspam Free is a free email anti spam filter for all POP3 mail clients, like Outlook, Outlook Express and Eudora. Especially, it could be seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express to stop spam from pouring into your mailbox = [url]http://www.polesoft.com[/url]
An important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use
( [url]http://www.microsoft.com/athome/sec… ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates +
[url]http://update.microsoft.com/windows…
Note: The way I have mine set is to only notify me that updates are availiable, but to not download them automaticaly. Then I can check to be sure I get just the ones I want. I then click on “custom”, and after the updates have been downloaded I look them over to see which ones I want, then disconnect from the net, disable firewall and anti-virus program, and then install the updates, and then re-enable the firewall and anti-virus programs before reconnecting to the net.
[url]http://www.dailyrotation.com[/url…
Calendar Of Updates= [url]http://www.dozleng.com/updates/inde…
[url]http://www.vnunet.com[/url]
[url]http://www.virgin.net/technology[…
[url]http://www.windowsecurity.com[/ur…
[url]http://www.archive.freeola.com/[/…
[url]http://www.flexbeta.net/main/inde…
Avast = 4 Home Edition – Free antivirus software – free virus protection for home PC: – full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) = http://www.avast.com
Considering the results of this independent testing last August, I’d choose Kaspersky.http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/defa…
There was new independent testing done last month in Austria. I haven’t seen the website of the latest tests, but I did see an article about the testing results. Kaspersky continued to score in the Mid 99% range. Two other programs beat it with 99.9 and .8%’s.
By the way, that article was trying to trash the Windows Live One Care program by claiming it performed very poorly at detection and removal of viruses. To show the Microsoft bias in Europe and the media, WLOC scored 92+%, which isn’t bad. The article implied it was almost useless at doing its job. Many other big name programs did much worse.
If you use Norton 360 you’re fully protected
Personal Opinion.. Spybot S&D and Mcafee.