In general:
* Use anti-virus software. Keep it updated. Run it regularly.
* Use any browser besides Internet Explorer. Mozilla and FireFox are both good choices for those that are security-conscious.
* Use any e-mail program besides Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express. Make sure that you have any "preview panes" turned OFF, and disable HTML rendering (and sending) in e-mails.
* Use an anti-adware/spyware program such as Ad-AwareSE Pro 1.0.5 and Spybot Search & Destroy. Keep them updated. Run them regularly.
* Get a hardware firewall.
* Keep your system up to date. Run WindowsUpdate regularly. If you use Microsoft Office, use OfficeUpdate as well.
Following these steps should keep your computer happy.
_erin
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