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 At SPY WARE SOLUTIONS we continually review, research, and update our list of recommended software products. In each software product description we include a Bottom Line Section that details price, system platform, summary, publisher, and 4 star ( ) or 5 star () rating. If a software product hasn't received at least a 4 star () rating we won't recommend nor list it on our site. Most of the software products we recommend come with money-back guarantees as well as free download trial versions. 
Microsoft suggests you take the following security steps to protect your PC: Step 1: Use an Internet Firewall Before you connect your computer to the Internet, you should install a firewall. This is a piece of software or hardware that helps protect your PC against hackers and many computer viruses and worms. If you have the Microsoft Windows® XP operating system, you can use its built-in Internet Connection Firewall. Using a firewall is the most important first line of defense for computer security. You should also use Windows Update and antivirus software to help protect your PC. Step 2: Get Computer Updates The Microsoft Windows® XP operating system includes the Automatic Updates feature, which can automatically download the latest Microsoft security updates while your computer is on and connected to the Internet. (If you are not sure what version of Windows you are using, you can find out by following the instructions for checking your operating system version). Step 3: Use Up-to-Date Antivirus Software Help your computer stay healthy by asking yourself the following questions: - Do you have antivirus software installed on your computer?
Many major computer manufacturers include at least a trial version of a popular antivirus package on new computers. - Click Start, and then click Programs. Look for an item in the list with the word "antivirus" in it, or for McAfee, Norton, or Symantec, which are manufacturers of popular antivirus products.
- If you don't have antivirus software installed, check out the following antivirus software companies for special offers on their products:
- Computer Associates (12 months free)
- McAfee Security
- Symantec
- If you already have antivirus software installed, but you want to install a new product from a different company, be certain to uninstall your current product before installing the new one. Leaving the previous version installed can cause conflicts on your system.
- Is your antivirus software up to date?
Out-of-date antivirus software means ineffective antivirus software. Antivirus software relies on regular updates to help protect against the latest threats. If you aren't subscribing to these updates, your computer may be vulnerable to threats. - Make sure you have activated a subscription for continuous updates of your antivirus software.
- Most antivirus software updates itself when you are connected to the Internet. To ensure your software is up to date, open your antivirus program from the Start menu or the taskbar notification area and look for update status. If you still aren't sure if your antivirus software is up to date, contact your antivirus software provider.
- Is your antivirus software set up correctly to provide the best protection possible?
The following settings should be turned on by default when you install the software. If you turn them off for any reason, be sure to turn them back on before you connect to the Internet. - "On-access" or "real-time" scanning should be turned on. Most antivirus products include an icon that appears in the notification area at the lower right of your screen to indicate that this setting is enabled.
- Antivirus software should perform a scheduled scan of your hard disk.
- Antivirus software should be configured to scan e-mail messages.
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