Computer support articles » Computer Security http://www.mycomputeraid.com Free computer support, articles and Guides Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:09:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Setting Your Password http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/setting-your-password/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/setting-your-password/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:42:07 +0000 Ciel501 http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=892 Create a Password

  1. Click the Start button, and click your account picture to display the User Accounts window for your account.
  2. In the User Account window, click Create A Password For Your Account to display the Create Your Password window.
  3. Type your password, and then type it again to confirm that you didn’t make a typing error.
  4. Type a hint that will r < Read full article..>

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    1. Click the Start button, and click your account picture to display the User Accounts window for your account.
    2. In the User Account window, click Create A Password For Your Account to display the Create Your Password window.
    3. Type your password, and then type it again to confirm that you didn’t make a typing error.
    4. Type a hint that will r < Read full article..>

      ]]> http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/setting-your-password/feed/ 0 Is It OK To Run Multiple Anti-Spyware Programs? http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:18:49 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/ I was asked the other day about this subject, and it set me back a bit, because the idea had never crossed my mind. But it is worthy of talking about, because there are a number places out there on the web that will try and trick you into installing spyware by saying what you have is not working.

      In many situations, if you have a reputable antivirus program installeld, you already have all < Read full article..>

      ]]>       I was asked the other day about this subject, and it set me back a bit, because the idea had never crossed my mind. But it is worthy of talking about, because there are a number places out there on the web that will try and trick you into installing spyware by saying what you have is not working.

      In many situations, if you have a reputable antivirus program installeld, you already have all < Read full article..>

      ]]>       http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/feed/ 0       Protect your privacy online http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/protect-your-privacy-online/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/protect-your-privacy-online/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:59:19 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=788 your privacy online and how should you protect yourself

      Protecting your privacy is your own responsibility, and is a silent battle we all engage in every time we connect to the internet.  There are thousands of people and sites out there who are trying to get your private data, ranging from your street address to bank account information, and all manner of things in betwee < Read full article..>

      ]]>       your privacy online and how should you protect yourself

      Protecting your privacy is your own responsibility, and is a silent battle we all engage in every time we connect to the internet.  There are thousands of people and sites out there who are trying to get your private data, ranging from your street address to bank account information, and all manner of things in betwee < Read full article..>

      ]]>       http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/protect-your-privacy-online/feed/ 0       Securing your computer from hackers http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/securing-your-computer-from-hackers/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/securing-your-computer-from-hackers/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:48:42 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=757 keeping your computer secure by installing antispyware, antivirus and firewall

      As with so many things in life, the first step in protecting your computer is to approaching everything you do with forethought and using certain precautions.  But also like other aspects in life, no matter how much you try to plan for the uncertainties, you can’t anticipate everything th < Read full article..>

      ]]>       keeping your computer secure by installing antispyware, antivirus and firewall

      As with so many things in life, the first step in protecting your computer is to approaching everything you do with forethought and using certain precautions.  But also like other aspects in life, no matter how much you try to plan for the uncertainties, you can’t anticipate everything th < Read full article..>

      ]]>       http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/general/securing-your-computer-from-hackers/feed/ 2       Removal instructions for antivirxp08 http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/removal-instructions-for-antivirxp08/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/removal-instructions-for-antivirxp08/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:02:16 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=731 Anti Vir XP 08

      AntiVirXP08 is a nasty trojan that is commonly downloaded as trojan included as part of a video codec.  An unsuspecting user downloads the codec, such as DivX, from what appears to be a dependable site, and AntiVir XP 08 installs itself as part of the codec installation. It then hijacks your computer, duplicates itself throughout the system, and things start < Read full article..>

      ]]>       Anti Vir XP 08

      AntiVirXP08 is a nasty trojan that is commonly downloaded as trojan included as part of a video codec.  An unsuspecting user downloads the codec, such as DivX, from what appears to be a dependable site, and AntiVir XP 08 installs itself as part of the codec installation. It then hijacks your computer, duplicates itself throughout the system, and things start < Read full article..>

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