You should have all 4 of the free software types listed below
on your computer. Do not install AVG if you already have an antivirus program installed. Uninstall and reboot before you install AVG. Do not change your home page or install the security toolbar.
October 13, 2011 - AVG 2012 Free (version 12) is a very good program. AVG has been sending out update notices. If you installed the trial version, when you go to uninstall it, you will get the option to convert to the free version. Please do this before the trial version expires. Do not install the notification icon, change your home page or install the security toolbar.
October 13, 2011 - Malwarebytes - This is a free program that is a very powerful spyware and trojan remover. It is simple to install and use. Download it from the site below and keep the two option boxes checked, which will automatically update and then reopen the software. After the initial install, be sure to update (see update tab) and complete a Quickscan once a month. It works on XP, Vista and Windows 7. Note! Run a full scan the first time you run the program and always close the log file and follow directions exactly after the first scan. If your computer is infected, run your computer in Safe Mode With Networking mode for the best removal of trojans and spyware. F8 button once a second on boot up and choose "safe mode with networking".
October 13, 2011 - Spywareblaster, a spyware preventer (not a scanner) is still using version 4.4. This version will install over the previous version. During the install, choose "Manual Download" and finish the install.
Update by choosing the last blue line on the bottom of the page, then "Check for Updates". After the updates are downloaded, choose "Protection Status" and then the 3rd line from the bottom "Enable all Protection".
Optional Programs:
November 19, 2009 - CCleaner - During installation, do not install any toolbars. Choose "run cleaner" once a month. Put a check mark in: do not ask me again. Do not use the registry cleaner function without consulting me first. Do not put in or remove any checkmarks from the default settings on the cleaner. Look for the green arrow on the link page below which says "Download the latest version".
