Tips to Keep Your Computer Secure From Viruses and Spywares

Virus or spyware attack can happen mainly if you are a frequent user of internet. Even it can happen while your children are playing games in the gaming console. Without your knowledge these malicious programs will slowly enter your computer. However, there are steps which you can take to overcome extreme damages in your computer are:

1. Safe mode networking: If you start windows in Safe Mode then you will be able to do virus removal almost in permanent basis from your computer completely. This mode only has the necessary programs of the computer. Hence there is less chance of any trouble. This Mode starts in different operating systems of Microsoft in little different way.

a) In Windows XP restart the computer. While the computer restarts keep on tapping the F8 button on the key board; until a list of names appear in a black screen.

As the mouse pointer will not work in this screen, you need to navigate by using the up-down arrow keys of the keyboard and select ?'Safe Mode Networking''.
b) In some other computers with other operating system you might have to press the Esc or delete key rather than the F8 key on the keyboard. However, for earlier version of the Windows Operating System you have to wait for the first beep; while the system restarts. Then tap the Ctrl key until you get the black list of names of the different modes. After you select the name of the required mode press the Enter key.

c) After your computer starts up in Safe Mode, you should immediately run a scan.

As this is a more restricted mode of your computer; the viruses or spywares will be fast deleted.

d) Often spywares appear or return back because they hide themselves in Windows Registry. This Registry is actually a large database which lists all details of your computer. You can prevent the entry of malicious applications from entering the registry by getting a custom HOSTS file. This will help you to block any unwanted intrusion's to be downloaded in your computer. It also prevents your computer from spyware intrusion.

e) A registry back up is also necessary; just in case the malware enters in your computer. Then virus or spyware removal may be impossible. In windows XP you need to click on Start and then click on Run. Now in the Run box type ?'regedit'' and click on Ok. Then highlight My Computer if that is not already highlighted.

To restore the registry using the backup copy, you need to click it in order to open it. Then click on Yes and then Ok.

2. For a serious virus intrusion: If your computer is badly affected by virus intrusion then you need to delete the Restore Point. However, this method is a little intricate. You may take assistance of online technical support company and confidently repair your computer.

There are several snapshots of your system which was restored periodically by Windows. In case you face any issue, you can go back to this part of the computer and select a Point when your computer worked fine. Selecting that snapshot will take your computer back to that date. And your computer will be virus free.

Source: http://technology.ezinemark.com/tips-to-keep-your-computer-secure-from-viruses-and-spywares-18d7ab1670e.html

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