Well, if it had been, my father told me when I was 2 years old, I would have understood. But if today telling me my own computer when I'm 34, I wonder why I spent $ 1500 on my computer hardware and software to simply enjoy the (un-obvious) benefits of this great and revolutionary information technology?
Today's cyberspace is hazardous. None of today's PC users can claim that they never used a computer virus or a topic PC security breach. Well, if younow count the number of PC users around the world, they will soon be 1 billion in 2010, according to analysts. If I'm not all computer viruses, Spyware, Trojans, and what to see around me, and compare it with the 1 billion innocent computer users around the world, I'm just sorry not only for the billion users, but for me, too. But again, as a normal user himself, I must admit, it was not all the last day for the entire industry since 1987, when I began to use computers. Just like aresponsible member of this great IT revolution, I have some of the best tips and tricks I learned to use shares to make the minimum space for productivity on my computer.
Please note, this is a tutorial for someone who has basic knowledge of computer usage. Would be for those who are beginners, I recommend asking a local expert help before you try something mentioned in this tutorial. In this case, has created the conditions for payment from the depths of his pocket. For your own convenience, print this guideStep-by-step instructions.
Whenever my computer is infected, I act on one of the following options;
1. Format hard drive I: again, all my data on a CD-Writer if it is still accessible. And reformat the entire hard drive and install any application.
2. USE OF SOFTWARE: I exhaust all anti-virus and other software options. This is usually my first priority, compared to the formatting of the entire computer hard drives.
Now let me explainboth options in detail;
Requirements: Make sure that you have a CD drive (Writer), blank recordable CDs, Windows operating system CD (bootable) that contains files such as Format.exe, Scandisk.exe, Fdisk.exe and Attrib.exe files. Microsoft Office CD, Anti-Virus CD GoldenHawk CD writing software in the DOS (copy2cd.exe and cdtools.exe), serial numbers of your license, driver CDs of motherboard, VGA, network, sound and modem equipment . Optionally download (withwww.download.com or www.tucows.com) this software from any Internet café, it can not access their own computer and save it on a CD so that you can use them at all times for security purposes;
Golden Hawk DOS-based CD burning software
Htech Fireman Windows-based software for writing CDs
Driver Genius Pro
Partition Magic
AVG AntiVirus
Spyware Blaster & Spyware Guard
Spybot Search &Destroy
Ad-Aware
IE-SpyAd
ZoneAlarm
HijackThis and CWShredder
I have deliberately avoided mention of many economically good and friendly software to mention how I wanted it all for FREE at no additional cost, apart from the usual OS licenses do. For your convenience, you will find the research Google or Yahoo search engines can more information about this commercial software and their availability / pricing.
1. Hard disk
Iknow it is painful and attack type of surgical solution, but sometimes it is the only solution, after exhausting all of our efforts to revitalize our machine to a computer virus. Follow this procedure;
Boats can: Try to boot your computer and at first, as a rule, if you can login. If you or your computer does not hang up, hold F8 key when Windows starts and you will get the safe mode. Even if you are not in safe mode, do not worry.
Turn yourComputer and press DEL or F2 key to save your log-in CMOS. In CMOS, go to "Settings" and make boot CD drive as the boot drive as the first boot drive and change the hard drive as second boot drive. If you do not see that your CD drive in the boot options, your CD drive is not installed properly. Check the connections or ask your CD drive manufacturer for instructions on installing the CD drive. Well, if your CD drive is ready to insert your WindowsOS CD into the CD drive and restart your computer machine. When prompted, select the option "Boot from CD to CD option." If you were assigned to the command prompt, and privacy of your CD drive to your CD drive when it installed the CD driver. It is usually the D: drive or the last drive letter, depending on the number of partitions. Make a note of it, as it is the actual drive letter where you are after a DOS command liked:
You should now be able to all software utilities such as format, scandisk, fdisk and Windows installation files, run Setup.exe. Right now, sure, just that they exist by using a DOS dir command in the CD drive. If you do not find it with this simple command directory, use dir / s filename to search for the file. For example, fdisk.exe file, enter your search / s fdisk.exe.
Backing up your data: Before formatting the hard drive, please make sure you have the correctBackup your important data, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. files on a CD or other media for the backup that you have access. In this tutorial we assume you have installed a CD burner for recording backups to recordable CDs. Their capacity is usually 700 MB or less. You should seriously consider with zip software like WinZip or WinRAR.
VIA Windows: When you login to your happiness Windows operating system should run the CD-Writer Softwareas Htech Fireman, all your data to a blank CD. If you do not know how to do it, read the user guide for detailed instruction. If you do not have access to your Windows operating system, read on.
VIA DOS: Some of the files that you can re-make-up, want to be hidden. To un-hide them to use, *.* attrib + r + s + h.
Now use the software from Golden Hawk copy2cd.exe file save as to name your files or directories on a recordable CD. Before using thisCommand, make sure you are in an appropriate way on the computer, such as e: /, where the actual file copy2cd.exe file is located;
Copy2cd c: data *.* f:
Here we have assumed that f: is a CD burner drive. Now repeat the same for all of your files secure. When you are ready to lead cdtools.exe command means f cdtool: quit by selecting the option "Disc Finalize".
If you do not your data with the above procedures, please contact either an externalExpert help in person or over the Internet. If you do not forget your data and contributes to install a new operating system, as in this tutorial.
Save your driver is an interesting tool to mention here is a software that automatically backs up all your driver CD, modem, sound card, VGA, USB, printer, or about anything that is currently installed on your system. But this software works only in an operational Windows OS, and not in DOS. It is a good andTime-saving procedure to make a backup copy of all your drivers on a CD by holding such a software. His name is Driver Genius Pro and it is commercial software, not freeware.
Using FDISK, you can skip this option and right to format disk option if you want to have to use other useful partitions that can contain your data. Before we continue with this option, make sure there is no useful information left on the computer are backed up. This option will delete all the computerPartitions and create new ones.
i) Restart your computer with Windows operating system CD.
ii) Run this command
fdisk
iii) Press the Delete option 3, to all current partitions.
Create iv) To create a new partition, select option 1 and select Y to the maximum size of reply to question by the program.
v More), select option 2
vi) Press Esc key to quit and restart your computer to
See the URL for http://www.compguystechweb.com/troubleshooting/fdisk/fdisk_scr.htmlDetailed instructions alongwith screenshots. Now that you have created the primary partition, you can still format the newly created partition. There is a very user-friendly but also commercial software called Partition Magic from PowerQuest to manage your partitions easily after you install Windows.
DISK FORMAT: Now have you created new partitions, it is time to format it so that you're installing Windows can be started. How to make your C: drive, your availableWindows operating system for installation. Boot up your computer with Windows CD and type format c: command at the command prompt. If you are asked for the maximum size, press YES. After completing will be presented with a report on the successful format of drive C:. Select a the new drive, and then press ENTER to exit.
Installing Windows: Microsoft is very easy for a novice to install a completely new operating system on a newly formatted partition. It's on all the assistants andjust need to click the Next button each time when a question is raised. Boot your computer from the Windows CD and select Start with CD option. When the DOS prompt, change to create the CD drive that they only usually D: if you only have one partition, type C. Now command setup.exe to start the Windows installation.
During the installation, make sure you correctly name your PC to your preferences and select the region and time zone. When you are finished, theRestart the computer and during the next reboot, it may be some drivers for your sound card, VGA, questions connected to the network or other devices. Enter the required drivers CD and find the paths of the appropriate driver. If you are not sure, leave it that way, and then press NEXT to ignore. If your Windows installation is complete, you can install Microsoft Office Setup internet connection and start it as normal as you. Please make sure you install all security software such asAnti-virus, anti-spyware, adware and other software, like in the next section.
2. USE OF SOFTWARE
Install anti-virus: download the free AVG anti-virus software and install it. Make sure you sign up for free key from their website. This software is not updated automatically for viruses and critical for an auto-update version, you must pay. If you want to pay, we would recommend the world's most popular brands, instead of Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro. No matter whatInstall anti-virus software, you have the Auto-Protect-attack function to automatically protect your computer's resources and thus in-coming or out-going e-mails from a computer virus. Some programs even allow you to setup silence detection and destruction without any disturbance to your work. Moreover, they are automatically via the Internet at the regular interval that you update setup. Therefore, you can be sure that if a security threat to the whole world is common, your softwareautomatically install the necessary and updated version of the defense on your computer.
BROWSER SECURITY: To your browser settings (Internet Explorer on Windows) for maximum security against the usual risks, follow this procedure;
i) Restart your browser
ii) Go to IE> Tools> Windows Update> Product Updates, and selected security updates are automatically updated. Microsoft released patches and security patches from time to timeto ensure that the safety of your system up-to-date.
Go iii) Now, click Internet Options / Security / Internet, press 'default level', then OK. Now press the Customize Level button. In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ( "Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to" Prompt "and" Initialize and run ActiveX controls not marked as safe "to" Disable. "Now you are asked if You ActiveX objects that are running, and whether you are installing software. Sitesthat you know for sure are above suspicion can be raised, moved to the Trusted Zone in Internet Option / security.
If you use another browser such as Firefox or Netscape, see the documentation on how to safely set themselves against such threats from the Internet.
Installing anti-spyware: spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of today's fastest-growing threats on the Internet. By simply browsing to a web page, you can use your computer to the victims. You can install programs SpywareBlasterSpyware Guard and effectively protect your computer from such threats from the Internet.
It covers almost real-time scanning engine for known spyware and heuristic / generic detection capabilities to catch new / mutated spyware Download Protection and Browser Hijacking with protection in real time.
After downloading the software (for free) from the site and install it on your system. Make sure you download the latest update to activate or auto-update feature to automatically updatein the background. Well, when you're finished, restart the software to check the spyware on your computer. If it finds spyware, it reports accordingly. Press "select all" and then press the option to kill "all" to be activated. Although it will not protect you from 100% spyware, but it is a very important additional protective layer.
Next, install a software, which will be called Spybot Search & Destroy. It works exactly like SpywareBlaster, but it never hurts to have a double layer of spyware detection alongwithSpybot R & D.
Installation of Anti-Adware: Adware is a generic term used to describe potentially hazardous sites and scripts, the data-mining, aggressive advertising, parasites, scumware, selected traditional Trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers and tracking components. It is a very good software called Ad-Aware available to scan and remove such nuisances from your system.
To use it, simply visit Lavasoft USA website and download their free, non-commercial version ofAd-Aware Personal Edition. Run the setup program and install it. When prompted, put it on your computer scan. If it found no adware, it is automatically detected and removed by Ad-Aware. Run this software on a weekly or daily basis, if possible, keep your system clean.
In addition to the Ad-Aware, Internet Explorer has a very useful tool that you can block certain Web sites that can carry far, well-known advertisers, marketers, crapware pushers to the Restricted Sites zone.If you had to enter manually 50000 + of such sites themselves, it would takes years. Fortunately, there is a software that makes it all automatic and it is as IE-SPYAD. If this list of sites and domains into the Registry, the web sites for these companies merging is not in a position, cookies, ActiveX controls, Java applets, or scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC while you surf the web . It will also be able to use your browser to push unwanted pop-ups, cookies orAuto-installing programs on your PC. It is not an ad blocker. It will prevent unwanted crapware to top that behind your back via "drive-by downloads"; prevent the abduction installed on your homepage.
This Restricted sites list is partly based on information from: SpywareInfo discussions in the forums and other forums that specialize in crapware removal of major crapware reference sites: doxdesk, cexx.org, Kephyr.com PestPatrol, and Spyware Guide.
To use it, simply download fromits website, and run the install.bat file. Make sure to run its modernization and shortly after the installation.
INSTALLATION Firewall: A firewall serves as a protection against hackers, intruders, and blocks access attempts to your computer. ZoneAlarm is a professional software firewall, in a Stealth mode automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet.
Download it from Zone Labs Web site and run the setup for the installation. I recommend that youUsing their Express settings automatically configures your most frequently used software such as browsers, instant messenger, ftp software to access the Internet, while all other blocks Internet traffic in real time. If a program or service attempts to upload or download any data, it appears a warning that you can allow or disallow this Internet traffic.
Computer Slow Down: It is very often, many complain about their computer slow down. The fastest and easiest cure is toBuilt-in Windows defragmenter utitlity that you can find in starta Programs à Accessories à System à Utitlities disc Defragmantor and perform thorough defragmantation. It will take awhile before it ends.
If not, the performance of your PC after running defragmantation program, consider scanning your computer via a software utility called HijackThis that you can download and install on your system. Use this tool exactly as it is only intended for advanced users.HijackThis is a tool that all installed browser add-on lists, buttons, startup items and allows you to check and if necessary remove the selected items. The program can create a backup of your original settings and also ignore selected items. Other features include a simple list of all start, default start page, online updates and much more.
CWShredder is a utility for removing CoolWebSearch (aka CoolWWWSearch, YouFindAll, White Pages.ws and a dozen other names). This tool canand destroy all traces of the CoolWebSearch (CWS) hijacker on your system, including forwarders, IE slowdown Top altered, un-authorized the addition of IE Trusted Sites zone, and blocking access to setup options or IE.
Download CWShredder from its official website only has a similar name virus / trojan on the loose at various download sites that you may inadvertently and install, so that more will be infected than cure, instead. If it is successfully installed,the software to scan your local machine. Select the fix button & it will get rid of everything as it is related to CoolWebSearch. Close all other programs and windows, including Internet Explorer before you CWShredder. Reboot after doing so.
I know there is still much left, but I wanted to keep this tutorial as short as possible so that I have, only the critical elements here. I am sure you will be less downtime (if not ZERO0 and more productive hours on your computer. I would recommend youSetup all the software's auto-update and auto-check option to hide your play time for more productive things than just trying to spyware, uninvited and unwanted or viruses. Happy and safe computing!