With the active development of information technology, more and more people are beginning to master the computer. The first phrase they hear from others when buying a PC or laptop is the phrase "install antivirus." That's right: virus protection is a top priority for any user. But are modern anti-virus systems really that good? Are they able to fully protect your computer from intruders? And if not, then how, then, to ensure reliable protection of your system from viruses and other scourges of the Internet?
Necessary
- Windows installation disc
- Antivirus
- Firewall
Instructions
Step 1
Install the OS. It is very important to understand that already at the first start of the system, viruses can enter your computer. Dealing with this is easy: just unplug the cable from the network card.
Step 2
Install an antivirus. Remember that antivirus must be the first program that you install on a "fresh" OS. One of the popular antivirus programs is NOD32 from Eset. This antivirus provides the Windows system with relatively reliable protection, and at the same time does not consume a lot of computer resources. Kaspersky, Avast, Dr. Web and other antiviruses will protect your PC just as well. Which of the many protective systems to choose is up to you.
Step 3
Install the firewall. These programs work in tandem with antiviruses without interfering with each other. And they are aimed at identifying unwanted connections from the outside. According to statistics, Outpost firewall is the best option. Install this program and put it in learning mode for a week. Further, when starting each new program, select the required action from the list provided. Do not allow programs that you are not sure of the reliability of work.
Step 4
Do not turn off the standard Windows Firewall and User Account Control. These systems, although weak, can also save your system from infection. And sometimes, it is they who become the only reliable barrier between your system and threats from the outside.
Step 5
Learn this "golden" rule if you seriously decided to protect your OS: never access the Internet while working under an administrator account. Those. create a second account and give it “guest” privileges. Thus, even if it penetrates your system, many malicious programs will not be able to work properly.
