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Microsoft Security Essentials 
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Comprehensive protection —Microsoft Security Essentials helps defend your computer against spyware, viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software.
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Easy to get, easy to use —Because Microsoft Security Essentials is available at no cost, there's no registration process that requires billing or personal information collection. It installs after a quick download and Genuine Windows validation and then stays automatically up-to-date with the latest protection technology and signature updates.
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Quiet Protection —Microsoft Security Essentials doesn't get in your way. It runs quietly in the background and schedules a scan when your computer is most likely idle. You only see alerts when you need to take action. (Information shown here is from Microsoft at the page linked above).
Spyware
Download All these tools
Has your computer slowed to a crawl? Are you besieged with pop-ups and other annoyances? Your system may be bogged down with an infestation of "spyware" that is robbing you of the enjoyment your computer should be bringing you.
Perhaps I can help you correct this problem...
Definition of Spyware: A general term for a program that surreptitiously monitors your actions. While they are sometimes sinister, like a remote control program used by a hacker, software companies have been known to use Spyware to gather data about customers. The practice is generally frowned upon. Among other problems, Spyware is often just plain bad programming and can cause all kinds of problems on your system. There are many false free programs available for download. Here is a list of programs to avoid. P2P softwareThe list below shows some anti-spyware utility programs that I've used with great success for several years. They are free for home use and I've found them to be very effective with removing problem spyware files and with preventing the spyware download in the first place.
Spybots: This is a Spyware removal tool. This link will take you to the Spybots homepage where you can learn about using this program. Here's a page where you can learn about using spybots.
Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a surprisingly effective freeware antimalware tool. It's a relatively speedy malware remover, with the quick scan taking about 8 minutes even with other high-resource programs running. The heuristics engine proved on multiple computers during empirical testing that it was capable of determining the difference between false positives and dangerous apps. Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on February 10, 2009. See a video review of this program.
Download at http://malwarebytes.org
SpywareBlaster: This program will help prevent Spyware programs from downloading onto your system in the first place. You should run the Spybots first to remove existing Spyware programs, then the Spyware Blaster to prevent future infestations. Want help running the program? See this page
Secunia Online Scanner: This Free Online Utility Service Will Scan Your System For Out-Of-Date Software That May Be a Security Risk See this page
HiJackThis Another good removal tool. You can get assistance with using this tool to remove unwanted registry settings that "Browser Hijackers" use to alter your computer system. See the "Help Forums" link on the page.
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File The Hosts file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. This file is loaded into memory (cache) at startup, then Windows checks the Hosts file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the local machine. Another feature of the HOSTS file is its ability to block other applications from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists. See this image to see what the hosts files does on a page that contains a cookie containing advertisement. Note the "Back" button showing the ad that does not display. If you clicked "back" the browser will not open the ad.
Check your browser for some common infections: Click Here
The following section lists Websites and free programs that I use a lot and really like. I've tried to break them down into categories and to provide a brief description of each.
This page offers tutorials on a variety of Microsoft products. There are downloads available which include slide show presentations. And you will find a variety of "How to..." articles.
Spell Checker for
ieSpell is a free Internet Explorer browser extension that spell checks text input boxes on a Web page. It should come in particularly handy for users who do a lot of web-based text entry (e.g. web mails, forums, blogs, diaries). Test your spell check. Copy paste this in to tst your spell check.
This exceptional site by Jan Smith explains the computer, using terrific graphics. This site is the by far the best I've seen.
This section explains the Windows Desktop and about working with files and folders, and the mouse. Basic but vital information for the computer user.
Microsoft Error Message Information
List of error messages and repair explanations.
A compilation of Windows tips and tricks.
Marshall Brain's site that offers explanations of how things work. Everything from automobile engines to rocket ships. It has good computer information as well.
This program allows you read .pdf (Portable Document Format) files. Most computers nowadays come with the program already installed, but if yours doesn't have it, you can download it here.
Freeware
Make the most of your hardware, software, and
time online with the Windows Secrets. Each issue is packed with tips, tricks, and other useful and interesting information!
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Search the Microsoft website for solutions to computer problems.
Google is my favorite search engine. It is especially good at searching for specific items
Zip Codes + 4 from the USPS
Folder Print for Disk labels, etc.
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This is an excellent community forum where you can ask and answer questions about a variety of subjects. Just register (it is free) and you can ask questions and get your answers from real people.
This opened for business on June 3, 2002.
MS Word Help/variety of other Windows information
This site tells you what programs are associated with file types. File Extensions determines what programs open when a file is opened. For example, if a file has the extension, .doc Windows knows to open either MS Word or Word Pad to run the file.
PC WIZARD 2010 is a powerful utility designed especially for detection of hardware, but also some more analysis. It's able to identify a large scale of system components and supports the latest technologies and standards. This tool is periodically updated (usually once per month) in order to provide most accurate results.
A free downloadable picture viewer, IrfanView:
IrfanView is a very fast FREEWARE (for non-commercial use)
32-Bit graphic viewer for Windows 98 and Windows ME.
Click Here to see a step-by-step tutorial about downloading and installing IrfanView.
Click on the How To link above to read "How To" articles describing how to do a variety of tasks on your computer. This section is constantly changing. Let me know via email if there is a subject you would like to see covered here.
*I can connect with your computer using the "Go To My PC" service. There is a free 30 day trial period, and then a $20 per month fee (unlimited time) which you can cancel at any time. You can extend the free trial period to 45 days using the Stephanie Miller ad-cast. See the details here. You'll be asked for the promo code; you can use use "stephanie" (without quotes). See this image You can cancel this service at anytime within the free trial period and there will be no charge.
We can talk via the telephone with no long distance fees. I have a Magic Jack telephone connection.
But...
If you would rather not sign up for the Go To My PC service, I can add your computer to my account. I will need to charge a one time $20 service fee that you would pay directly to me.
In addition to the Go To My PC, you can also use the free Windows Live Messenger program formerly called "MSN Messenger") to connect my computer to yours. Use the Live Messenger's "Add A Contact" tool, with my Hot Mail address or you can Email me at my Hotmail address which is d4wight@hotmail.com by clicking the link below. When we have connected with the MSN, you click the Actions menu and click the "Ask For Remote Assistance" command. This method requires that you be running either Windows XP or Windows XP Pro operating system. Need to download the Windows Live Messenger?
Email me at my Hot Mail Account for more about Windows Live remote connections!
d4wight@hotmail.com
Email me for more about Go To My PC remote connections!
Dwight@dwightblackburn.com
I'm having a problem with my computer
and I would like some help.
