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someone please HELP!!!!!

Jan 28, 2005 3:21AM PST

I am a new user to the computer world not dumb just not too aware on how everything works here... got so many adds on computer that it drives me ***** , tried many free ad blockers but still same old junk on comp is there anyone out there that can help me ????

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How to protect yourself from Malware
Jan 28, 2005 4:03AM PST
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Re: someone please HELP!!!!!
Jan 28, 2005 4:04AM PST

It sounds like you are describing a Spyware problem. You have a nice gullible program on your computer called Internet Explorer that welcomes all garbage on the internet. First Do you have an Ati-virus and Firewall? If not get them and keep everything up to date. Next would be to run Windows update. I would suggest downloading Spybot and run it. Next, download and install either Firefox 1.0 or Netscape 7.2. My personal preference is Firefox 1.0. Set up your new browser as the default browser. The reason why I am telling you this is because IE is a nightmare and is full of security holes. Do not remove IE because you will need it for Windows update because it has Active X that is required for Windows update.

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someone please HELP!!!!!
Oct 15, 2013 5:54PM PDT

Hi,
Make sure that you must get your system protected from occurrence of malware issues. Below you have few steps that will help you to reduce the chances of infection in the future. I advise you to do them all I hope these steps will help you:
• Use firewalls as there are two kinds of firewall hardware and software firewall so use one software firewall. Running multiple firewalls is useless and even using more than one software firewall on the same connection can cause problems with your internet connectivity or other unexpected issues.
• Update your web browser on regular basis doing so will change most of the options and features.
• Avoid clicking on unknown links
• Enable automatic software update for your operating system
• Download and install antivirus software.

Thanks
Isabella

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