Computer tips

[usefullll]

Browser Setting

Firefox Browser Settings - Under tools button,click option,go privacy tab

*Un tick all the history settings

*Un tick all the cookies settings,enable cookie only (not third party cookies) when you're login at website

*Go to security tab,untick all the passwords settings

*Go to advanced tab,make the offline storage to zero mb

Internet Option Setting

*Under security tab,internet medium setting

*Under security tab,Local intranet is Medium or High setting

*Under security tab,Trust sites is also Medium or High setting

*Under security tab,Restricted site is also High or Custom settings

*Under privacy tab,click advanced. Either prompt or accept for first party cookies (applies to internet explorer not firefox) ,and must tick block third party cookies

*Under content tab,un-tick all Auto Complete settings

Third party cookies is tracking cookies which tracks your daily viewing habit etc,obviously not safe

Anti Virus software

Avira
Top detection rate,but free edition is only Anti virus protection,lacks of rookit,anti spyware protection,if you already have other decent rookit,anti spyware and lack of one top-notch detection Anti Virus software. Then this anti virus is a must have

Avast
Effective Anti virus,Anti spyware,Anti rookit protection available in home free edition.
Thus for those who are not paying,i recommend the Avast home edition,demo version is only for 60days,may register at the website,then they'll send the code via email for a year of free license,after expire,you can register the same way again

Norton 2009
Low memory usage,advanced protection,not quite sure about the detection rates but its definitely an overhaul over all the previous norton anti virus. Try it if willing to pay,or the trial version

Anti Spyware protections

Freeware Spybot search & destroy , Must have use the advanced mode settings too,free and effective.

Freeware Spyware Blaster , Must have,free and effective protection

Freeware Advanced systemcare 3 , Paid edition is available,includes deep scan etc.

Freeware Ccleaner - registry cleaner

Anti spyware Scanners

Ad aware 2008

Malwarebytes

Super anti spyware

Download websites recommendations

filehippo.com

Download.com

For checking websites whether they are safe or not - copy and paste or type in the websites link & enter

siteadvisor.com (from McAfee)

safeweb.norton.com (from Norton symantec)

A Few Key points

*Don't click on random Ads
*Don't go porn websites
*Don't download stuffs from unknown websites
*Clear caches after finishing internet
*Run anti virus full scans weekly

Effective Ads Blocking

*Adblock plus

(For firefox,click tools then click add on,Its free too,choose an Ad subscription and update it)

Reformat

Thorough or Deep reformat instead of quick reformat,its
much more effective but much more longer duration.

Then re-download all the window updates from the microsoft website,
and download an anti virus and updated it before you download any other software.

Scanning

It's best to scan things in safe mode,and use the folder option settings in computer correctly for Thorough scanning

*shows hidden files and folders
*Un-tick hide protection operating system files
*Un-tick hide extension for known file types
*Turn off System Restore (can turn it after cleared infections)

Credit to Twtew from Yahoo Answer

Make sure you use tick the correct settings before scanning,some of the necessary software settings aren't set after installed/updated

Purpose : Obviously not for spamming,just want to post something useful. And nowadays there's a lot harmful stuffs even if you did not visit adult sites.

[drragostea]

So how did I get infected in the first place? (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=279)
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SiteAdivsor=:yuck:

Apparently, I found that out months ago that it was not based on real-time ratings, just credible feedback from users.

I would recommend "WOT" (Web of Trust) : ).

[tashi]

Site Advisor does take user input into consideration, however apprantly they do the testing when all is said and done, and the process appears to be extremely slow at times.

When WOT first emerged on the scene I was apprehensive there might be abuse of the community run system by some users, but so far I have been impressed with the results. A rogue will be flagged very quickly.

[usefullll]

So how did I get infected in the first place? (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=279)
-
SiteAdivsor=:yuck:

Apparently, I found that out months ago that it was not based on real-time ratings, just credible feedback from users.

I would recommend "WOT" (Web of Trust) : ).


Site Advisor does take user input into consideration, however apprantly they do the testing when all is said and done, and the process appears to be extremely slow at times.

When WOT first emerged on the scene I was apprehensive there might be abuse of the community run system by some users, but so far I have been impressed with the results. A rogue will be flagged very quickly.

Thanks both of you for the helpful information :santa:

[usefullll]

I know there's a similar thread but I'm unable to update the thread
anymore...so I've reopen another in the same section.

Link Below.

**Don't click on other part of the website,its might
have pop ups,the forum section should be safe.

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Edit:Removed link. This is a security site and we cannot have links to a site that "should be safe" sorry.

The ads, banners and redirects there are not acceptable.
For instance:
http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/fling.com
http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/yieldmanager.com
http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/a.tribalfusion.com


It is ironic that you are posting security tips. :eek:

[honda12]

Wow, that really is useful! :laugh: (I crack myself up! :spider:)

Good Job! :bigthumb:

[usefullll]

Wow, that really is useful! :laugh: (I crack myself up! :spider:)

Good Job! :bigthumb:

I hope it'll benefit people. Welcome anyways.

[usefullll]

Seems like i'm unable to edit the starting post but
anyways please read this if interested in the thread :

*The forum section should be safe,just Don't click on
other part of the website,might have pop ups.

Plus

**Will be leaving this forum and whoever has any inquiries regarding the tips,
just kindly message to usefullll on Animecrazy forum.. Thank you.

***And to Moderators,please delete that thread,link below. that thread is not active
anymore,currently being updated and transferred to Animecrazy forum.

http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=41478

[tashi]

***And to Moderators,please delete that thread,link below. that thread is not active
anymore,currently being updated and transferred to Animecrazy forum.


:scratch:

[tashi]

http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=285065&postcount=5

http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=45145

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