Protecting a PC. Where to start?

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Roberts

Because it's possible to have a worm or a virus infect a machine anytime
it's connected to the internet, in what order should a person install a
firewall, antivirus, windows critical updates and adware software? This is
especially crucial if I want to do this as cheaply as possible, by taking
advantage of the free version of Zone Alarm.

I don't have a DSL/Cable connection otherwise I'd start with a NAT $40
router as a firewall & proceed with the MS critical updates.

roberts
 
Greetings --

To learn more about practicing "safe hex," start
with these links:

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

Home Computer Security
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/

List of Antivirus Software Vendors
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;49500

Home PC Firewall Guide
http://www.firewallguide.com/

Scumware.com
http://www.scumware.com/


Bruce Chambers
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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH
 
In my opinion, this should go out in printed form with all new computers.
It should also
be bundled with any Windows XP software.

Internet Storm Center: "If you know of someone who is about to receive a
new computer,
or if you have received one yourself, please, please read our new Windows XP
survival guide,
'Windows XP: Surviving the First Day. (PDF)'"
http://isc.sans.org/presentations/xpsurvivalguide.pdf
 
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