How to Cleanup and Prevent Virus or Spyware

If your current Internet Security program is not effectively blocking viruses or spyware, you can follow the steps below to cleanup and inhibit virus or spyware on your computer:
  1. Ensure that all Windows security patches and updates have been applied (see http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us)
  2. Run one or more free on-line virus scans, such as:
  3. Download, install and run one or more Spyware cleaners, such as:
  4. Install a Spyware preventer as part of an Internet Security package, or a free program such as:
  5. Install an effective antivirus program. If you plan to uninstall your existing Internet Security product (such as Norton or McAfee), do so before installing another antivirus program. Highly regarded antivirus programs that are free for personal use on a single computer (paid stronger versions available for commercial/business use) are:
  6. Configure the security settings in Windows XP as described in the related article below. 
  1. Consider upgrading to a more secure Internet browser such as:

To temporarily disable common Antispyware programs, see the related article below "Disable Common AntiSpyware Programs."  

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