Enable Windows Auto Update
- Go to Start>Run - type
wuaucpl.cpl
- Tick on the checkbox - "
Keep my computer up to date"
- Under settings, choose "
Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify".
Click on "
OK".
Please visit
Microsoft's Window's Update Page and install the latest service packs, patch’s and security updates for your system.
Recommended Protection Programs
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs:
-
SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
-
SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
-
IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
-
WinPatrol to monitor any changes that programs make to the registry.
If you do not have a firewall, here are 4 free ones available for personal use:
-
ZoneAlarm
-
Sygate Personal Firewall
-
Kerio Personal Firewall
-
OutPost Firewall
In today’s world you
MUST have an Antivirus program. If you do not have one, here are 3
FREE ones available for personal use:
-
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus System
-
Alwil Avast 4 Home Edition
-
Softwin BitDefender Free Edition Version 7 
Linear Mode
