2010-01-29, 09:49 PM
(This post was last modified: 2010-01-29, 09:57 PM by Kawasari Mimoto.)
Do you have a decent:
-Antivirus
-Spyware scanner
-Firewall (built-in AND downloaded software or purchased software)
This may seem like generic questions, but once you ask yourself that, it might be helpful. I'll give you an example of what I use:
AVG, Spyware Doctor, PC Tools Firewall Plus ALONG with Vista Firewall. I also use my router as an 'external' firewall. Or if you're paranoid like how I can be:
1) Safe mode w/ networking
2) Download spyware remover
3) Scan + remove spyware
4) Reboot
Other tools that could help would be something like Registry Mechanic, or if you're extremely good with registry, look at it for yourself.
-Antivirus
-Spyware scanner
-Firewall (built-in AND downloaded software or purchased software)
This may seem like generic questions, but once you ask yourself that, it might be helpful. I'll give you an example of what I use:
AVG, Spyware Doctor, PC Tools Firewall Plus ALONG with Vista Firewall. I also use my router as an 'external' firewall. Or if you're paranoid like how I can be:
1) Safe mode w/ networking
2) Download spyware remover
3) Scan + remove spyware
4) Reboot
Other tools that could help would be something like Registry Mechanic, or if you're extremely good with registry, look at it for yourself.