Free Virus Protection
Protect Your Computer from Malware for Free!
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 multiple programs for PC
Security.  The advantage is you're not using one vendor like McAfee for PC Protection by using a Security Suite.  There really isn't a disadvantage to
using the software listed for Free Malware Protection.  So save your hard earned dollars and try Free Computer Protection!  If you suspect your
PC is already Infected with Malware go to Free Virus Removal for a listing of Free Virus Scanners to help you clean the virus from your PC.

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!
SideJacking
If you use Public Wi-Fi
Hotspots you need to know
what this is.
Spyware Info
There are over 200 bogus security programs that
promise to remove Adware, Spyware, and Malware
but they just install more of it.  Here are four reputable
sites where you can check if a program is bad.

SpywareWarrior
2-spyware.com
SpywareGuide
PCPitStop Spyware Center
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 (Watch Video)
a-squared Free
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
Spybot Search & Destroy
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.
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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

1.  Install Microsoft Updates
Check for updates at Microsoft Updates
To check other software installed on your PC for Security Updates use the Secunia PSI

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
Like a Firewall, 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 Comodo Internet Security Pro.  You can try it Free for 30 Days.
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