Chapter 10. Ongoing Maintenance: Fend Off Future Threats!
In this chapter
Update Your Antivirus and Anti-Spyware Signatures
How Often Should You Scan for Spyware and Viruses?
Why You Should Check for Firefox Updates Weekly
How to Check for Microsoft Updates
Why You Should Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean and Re-install Windows
The advice in this book is going to make your computer more secure than it ever was before. But just because your system is now malware-resistant doesn’t mean it will be forever. You’ll need to do a little ongoing maintenance. So in this chapter I’ll show you what to do on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to keep your computer free of computer nasties.
Note to Self: Keep Computer Secure
Let’s say you’ve followed every tiny little detail ...
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