With all the nasty people out there on the Net, you can't be too careful.
However, don't let that put you off downloading and trying out new software.
After all, that's part of the Fun of having a computer in the first place.
Sadly, its all too easy to get spyware, adware or worse, along with your download.
Number one recommendation is to be careful where you get your downloads. Even if you know the name of the program that you are looking for, don't just go into Google and click on the first search link that pops up. Go to a reputable site instead. One that has a good reputation is "Download.com".
Now go there and download "Spyware Terminator". This free program has just been awarded Web User Magazine's Gold Award. This is the link: http://tinyurl.com/2ox8n5
You will want to scan your computer straight away. Don't be surprised if it turns up some nasties that you didn't know were in your system. Just to be on the safe side, don't delete everything that is flagged up. It may just be that you want it. Choose the "quarantine" option instead. That way, if some software that you really want stops working, you can easily retrieve the missing file. It is a great piece of software but be careful with it. I take no responsibility!
Regards
Eddie
Subscribe to Computers are fun by Email
However, don't let that put you off downloading and trying out new software.
After all, that's part of the Fun of having a computer in the first place.
Sadly, its all too easy to get spyware, adware or worse, along with your download.
Number one recommendation is to be careful where you get your downloads. Even if you know the name of the program that you are looking for, don't just go into Google and click on the first search link that pops up. Go to a reputable site instead. One that has a good reputation is "Download.com".
Now go there and download "Spyware Terminator". This free program has just been awarded Web User Magazine's Gold Award. This is the link: http://tinyurl.com/2ox8n5
You will want to scan your computer straight away. Don't be surprised if it turns up some nasties that you didn't know were in your system. Just to be on the safe side, don't delete everything that is flagged up. It may just be that you want it. Choose the "quarantine" option instead. That way, if some software that you really want stops working, you can easily retrieve the missing file. It is a great piece of software but be careful with it. I take no responsibility!
Regards
Eddie
Subscribe to Computers are fun by Email
Comments