- 1: With Internet access, goto http://www.windowsupdate.com/
- 2: Apply ALL "Critical" security patches and fixes
- 3: (Optional, if you have the AOL/Yahoo/MSN virus), run This Program
- 4: Download and Run McAfee Stinger
- 5: Download and Run Adaware. Make sure when you run the program to CHECK FOR UPDATES before hitting scan.
Although the latests sasser virus isn't spread through Internet Explorer, many others are, including ads and popups (last known amount of vulnerabilities in IE: 13), which are attributed to the poor secuirty features of internet exporer. We know that IE won't improve its activeX security, so I'd suggest squashing the bigger problem: Internet Explorer. To do this, read the following...
- 6: Download Mozilla Firebird Here
- 7: Install Mozilla Firebird, if installing for novice users, remove "E" from desktop to remove confusion
- 8: Get the Java Sun Installer Here
- 9: Download Flash Plugin as well as the Shockwave Plugin
- 10: Run the installers for each plugin if you haven't already. NOTE, Mozilla Firebird must be installed First!
Badda-Bing, Badda-Boom, now no more popups or anything. NOTE!! You will STILL get infected if you do not keep windows up to date!! Make sure you hit 'YES' when windows asks you to update. This is probably the easiest way to avoid viruses. You can even have it automatically update by right clicking on my computer, going to properties, and then the 'Automatic Updates' tab. I normally set it to check every night at 10pm. It will actually only run a few times a month.
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