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Originally Posted by Xavier
If you have a PC running XP, Vista, or Windows 7:
First use CCleaner which is free at: CCleaner - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com You'll only need the free version. First run Cleaner and then the Registry tabs. You won't have to deal with the other tabs at this point.
Then download Windows Security Essentials which is free at: Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows I'd run a full scan for the first time. It'll take a few hours probably. After that set it up for a Quick Scan Daily. Make sure that "Real Time Protection" is set to ON and "Virus and Spyware definitions" should read UP TO DATE.
I wouldn't waste my time with the Malware program mentioned in a previous post. I downloaded it and ran it for a couple of months and it didn't find anything. The reason was that Windows Security Essentials had already taken care of any Malware, etc. I deleted it.
If you do the above two downloads you should see a marked improvement in your performance. Windows Security Essentials will run automatically and in the background. I run CCleaner every couple of days. It only takes a few seconds.
Xavier |
Agree except Malware is very good so try it.