Free Virus Protection
Protect Your Computer from Malware for Free!
SideJacking
If you use Public Wi-Fi Hotspots to coonect to the
Internet you need to be aware of Sidejacking.
Free Anti-Spyware/Anti-Adware/Anti-Malware
Please note that each of these programs require action by you to update and run the scans on a
regular basis.  If you've done the first four steps of the Free Computer Protection and use Common
Sense when on the Internet then you'll probably never find anything on your system with one of
these scanners other than Cookies.  

SUPERAntiSpyware
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
If your PC is Infected go to Free Virus Scan and Removal for a listing
of Free Virus Scanners to help you clean your PC of malware.
OpenDNS - FREE!
Taking a few minutes to unbundle your DNS service
from your ISP's Internet connection means a safer,
faster, smarter and more reliable Internet experience
for everyone in your household.
Free Computer Protection
Four Steps to Protect Your Home Computer from Malware with Free Security Software
Programs I Prefer Are in BOLD Links

1.  Install Microsoft Security Updates
Check for Microsoft Updates
Update software on your PC using the Secunia PSI or FileHippo.com Update Checker

2.  Firewall
Install a Firewall that offers both incoming and outbound traffic protection.  
Never have two Firewalls active at the same time as they can conflict with each other.  
To disable Windows Firewall go to:
Start, Settings, Control Panel, Windows Firewall (Security Center in Vista) and choose Off.

PC Tools Firewall Plus
Comodo Pro Firewall  (Only Install The Firewall Not The Anti-Virus)
Online Armor Free
Outpost Free Firewall

3.  Anti-Virus
Only use one Anti-Virus program.  BGD prefers Avast as it's unobtrusive and includes
anti-rootkit protection.  Business users can purchase Avast Professional Edition Here.  

Avast Free Antivirus 5.0
AVG Free 9.0
AtiVir Personal Edition Classic

4.  Internet Browsing Security
Install One of these:

ThreatFire Free Edition
Microsoft Security Essentials  (Do Not Uninstall Avast if you use MSE)
SpywareBlaster (Requires you to manually update it for latest protection)

Plus Install:  WinPatrol 2010 - One of my favorite PC Security Programs!
Watch a WinPatrol Tutorial

Plus:  Upgrade Your Browser:
Firefox is preferred as it is faster and more secure.  Get the Firefox Browser
Internet Explorer 8 has security and speed advantages over previous versions.
Get Internet Explorer 8

If using Free Software to Protect your PC is too complicated a process then I
recommend Vipre AntiVirus and AntiSpyware.  You can try it Free for 30 Days.
Big Geek Daddy...who's your Geek Daddy?
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware
Full Disclosure: I do receive a referral fee if you purchase and upgrade to the full version of
Comodo Pro, Vipre, Malwarebytes, Avast Pro, or SUPERAntiSpyware.
Big Geek Daddy's Free Computer Protection will help you protect your home computer for Free
from Malware including Viruses, Trojan Horses, Spyware, Adware, and Phishing Attacks.

The PC Protection concept advocated is a "Layered Defense" where you use several programs
for PC Security.  The advantage is you're not using one vendor like McAfee or Norton for PC
Protection by using a Security Suite.

If Your PC is already Infected go to Free Virus Removal for a listing of Free Virus
Scanners to help you remove the virus.
Auslogics BoostSpeed
Speed up your computer by defragmenting disks,
cleaning up your system, repairing registry errors,
and tweaking Windows settings.
A Big Geek's Disclaimer - No Security Software is 100% effective.  This layered defense will do a
great job of protecting you from Virus Infections and Malware, however, common sense when using
the Internet is still critical to PC Security so please be careful where you go and what you click on!
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so they can save some $$$ while learning
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