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Securing a Personal Machine
Part One: Prevent Infections--Secure Your Computer
1.
Disable file and printer sharing.
2.
Set strong passwords for all user accounts.
3.
Keep your software up-to-date.
4.
Use an Internet firewall.
5.
Use Symantec Antivirus.
6.
Use an antispyware program.
7.
Secure your Web browser.
8.
Follow Best Practices.
Part Two: Reinstall an Infected Operating System
1.
Why Reinstall? Why not try to repair? Learn here.
2.
Back up your irreplaceable files.
3.
Gather all necessary software, tools and utilities.
4.
Unplug your computer from the network.
5.
Perform a complete reformat and system reinstall.
6.
Secure your computer--see Part One, above.
7.
Plug your computer back into the network.
Part Three: Attempt to Repair an Infected Computer
1.
Boot your computer into Safe Mode.
2.
Clean up all temporary directories.
3.
Scan your computer for Spyware.
4.
Flush the System Restore.
5.
Scan for Rootkits.
6.
Run a full virus scan.
7.
Secure your computer--see Part One, above.
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