8 simple tips to protect the PC/ Laptop / Desktop / Notebook from malware, virus, adware, spyware? How to restrict the entry of virus which saves the computer?

These are the various ways to restrict the entry of virus into the computer.  This virus is a dangerous threat which harms the computer in such that the data stored in the computer will be accessed by the third person which is not related to this computer. Some times the computer may not work due to virus which effects the performance.

1.Don’t use Auto play

When USB Drive or Memory card is attached to the computer then the option which is available in the system called Auto play enables which is the main door to the virus to enter into the system.  So, to restrict the entry one has to disable the option of auto play and scan the drive with anti virus software immediately it is plugged. If we don’t want to open the pen drive automatically as and when it is plugged use the hold on SHIFT key to cancel the auto play of pen drive. Then scan the drive and open.  Another way of restrict viruses is update the installed anti virus periodically.  Some virus which are available in the pen drive restricts to open the drive and enters into the system through Auto play option. In such cases use Run option available in the Start menu to open the pen drive which opens the drive.

2.How to use Multiple Engines  and Online Scanners to prevent the virus attacs?

There are some versions of anti – viruses which are available in the market on the name of Total protection.  With the use of these antivirus software’s we can restrict the allow Dangerous Antivirus like Internet attacks and Malware Spread antivirus which enters into the computer through USB, CDs, Pirated Software CD’s.  The list of antivirus which are recognized as Safety and Secure are available in the site called www. av-comparatives.org

The details related to multiple engines and online scanners are available at www. itskratu.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/malware-scans-multiple-engines-online-scanners.   Windows operating system which is installed in the computer should keep update periodically. The procedure click on START button and go to SETTINGS and then go to CONTROL PANNEL in that click on button called AUTOMATIC UPDATES for keep on updating the operating system periodically.  For any other details related to virus attacks are available in the site www. viruslist.com/en/virusdescribed.

3. How UNIX is better solution for virus attcks?

UNIX operating system is very much better than Windows Operating system to control the virus attacks because most of the virus programs executes only in windows environment.  One of the suggestions is that it is not recommendable to open attachment files with an extension EXE which sent by the unknown people. If such a type of attachment is from the known people then one can open that file.  One more possible way of entering virus into system is through the advertisements in the browser stating that “Click in this link to win a prize”.  Even USB drivers are also one of the gadgets which pass the virus to the PC. Such kinds of drives should be scanned before trying to open.  Even the sites which have vulgar contents are also responsible for the virus to enter into PC. Even though we are using our own system it is safe to maintain a user account and open it instead of opening through Admin account. It is recommendable to install only the original software’s because the Pirated software CD may contain viruses which enters into our system during installation.

4. How can we use Firewalls to protect our systems against malware attacks?

It is suggestible to the people who are using internet to the higher extreme should install firewall software to the personal computers which do not allows the virus to enter into the system. These firewalls act as a mediator between PC and internet so that unauthorized users cannot enter into the network or PC.  There are number of firewalls among them some are the Comodo, Zone Alarm, Sensitive Guard and R – Firewall can be downloaded from the web sites like www. zonealarm.com, www. sebsuvegyard.com, www. rtt.com/r-firewall.

5. How can we stop spreading of virus through USB driver? Simple Tip to restrict virus

USB drivers are one of the means for spreading virus into System.  Every USB driver contains a file called autorun.inf which is well known to all the users.  There is a systematic procedure to avoid the virus entering into the drive and the tip is first format the memory card or USB drive and creates a folder on the name of autorun.inf after open the formatted memory card or USB drive. So that the autorun.inf cannot enter into USB drive or memory card from any system.

6. Avoid links for downloads

It is not yet recommendable to download the Antivirus files from the internet using the links provided in the sites. For safe downloading of antivirus files type the address of the respective site in the address bar and then download it.  Kasperksky Internet Security 2010 with one year license is one of the latest software to drive away the virus from the PC.  It gives complete protection from the attacks like Spyware, Malware, Spam, Cyber crime and Network attacks.  Its excellent feature is that it automatically checks the virus in the USB drive as soon as it is connected to the PC.  So that the virus can’t enter into the PC.

7. Download spyware blaster to stop spyware, malware and adware

If the PC contains antivirus software’s like Avast, AVG …… then using that software the PC should be scanned often.  While browsing the internet some of the attacks like Spyware, Malware and Adware may enter the system. To restrict the entry of these attacks one has to install spyware blaster, spy boat destroy, malware websites.  The spyware blaster is useful in protecting the PC from spywares, browser hackers and other viruses. We must run this during startup the system.  We can download the spyware blaster from the web site www. javacoolsofware.com/sbdownloaad_free.html. We can even download the spy boat destroyer to avoid the user friendly interface spyware and the tool to restrict the entry of malware can downloaded from www. malwarebytes.org.

8. Download Combo fire wall / AVG antivirus / AVAST antivirus?

To have fire wall protection one has to install Comodo fire wall which is available in the  web – site called www. personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html.  To download the AVG antivirus one can enter into the site called www. avg.com and for downloading the AVAST antivirus the web site is www. avast.com