Computer running slow? Taking forever to start up? Having constant popups?
Not sure what happened to get it like this?
It is a good posibility that you may be infected! Once infected is the recommendation of the Geeks Dipping Deep Blog Crew that you take your computer to a professional to have it cleaned! Infections in computers can be very tricky to remove, and we do not want you to lose any of your data, including the bookmark to this site! Below are the top 10 steps to take to insure that your computer does not get infected. **Please note that these will not help once your computer is infected!
1. Do not download music or movies illegially. Even the most trained professional can get infected while using Peer to Peer sharing software and sites. Those types of programs should not be used illegally, but can be used for their exact purpose, not to steal music. A lot of those downloads will have viruses attached, we promise!
2. Use a well known Anti-Virus software (and keep it updated!). Very well know practical Anti-Virus / Anti-Spyware software are as follows: Kaspersky, Trend Micro, Webroot Spysweeper, Norton, McAfee. *Also DO NOT double up on your Anti-Virus software. Have multiple programs protecting you from viruses can cause your computer to crash!
3. Keep Windows up to date! You know those Windows Updates that pop up from the clock! They are there for a reason! Follow the prompts and update Windows!
4. You get what you pay for! If it says Free protection, it probably is HORRIBLE protection. This goes for Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware software.
5. Do not open emails when you don't know who they are from!
6. Make sure if you are an avid porn watcher, that you are using virus/spyware free porn site. Yes they do exist!
7. A pop-up blocker is not your friend. If you computer is clean, you should not need a pop-up blocker!
8. Read, Read, Read! If there is an error message, read it, write it down, and call a professional!
9. Do NOT let your uncle's cousin's friend's brother's nephew work on your computer because "they" said he knows what he is doing. Technical Support Professional work at Computer Shops, they have degrees, certifications, and work experience. Just like you wouldn't let "Joe the Plumber" walk off the street to fix your car, do not let "just anyone" work on your computer! Anyone that has access to your computer, has access to your files!
10. Backup your Data! You know, those pictures from your first grandchild, we want those to be as safe at you do! Backup your information on CD, online, & on an external Hard Disk Drive, if you are worried about your info! If you are unaware of how to do so, contact a professional!
I hope this gives you some insight on how to stay safe - now go fourth and compute!
Very solid points! Not to change the subject, but another thing that gets me is the people who buy these thousand dollar computers and run them through a $14 surge protector. Get a UPS!!! I think people take computers for granted and don't view them as investments. Don't let random people supposedly fix your computer, get a professional!
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