The following are some answers to common questions, Please review these responses to keep your computer running fast and up to date.

How do I know if an update or download is ok?

You must know the following about the program or update you are going to install on your computer.

Where is the program downloading from?
What is the program or update?
What does the program or update affect?
How will the program or update help you or your computer?

You will find this information the following ways mation by examining the program installing or the download, follow these steps:

For windows 7, windows Vista, and windows XP with Internet Explorer 9, follow theses instructions to answer the above questions for a file download:

From the website above you will find information on the program you are going to download and install, what the program will affect and how you can use the program.

If the website you are downloading from does not provide this information the download is NOT SAFE CANCEL THE DOWNLOAD ASAP!

For installing updates on windows 7 and windows Vista follow these instructions:

Step 1

Step 2

If the information looks ok and will not affect any programs you do not want affected, then Click OK. IF THERE ARE KNOWN ERRORS FOR YOUR PC DO NOT INSTALL THE UPDATES CLICK CANCEL

How does a computer get a virus?

Computers can become infected with a virus in many ways,

The most common way is to download a file, script, or program from the internet, or to visit an insecure website site. Invalid SSL (secured socket layer) certificates or a red X in the address bar.

FREE music, Torrent files and illegal downloads or hacks have a 90% chance of installing a virus on your computer.

FREE TV and programs that require payment, you may find for free, most of the time install other programs other than what you think is installing. Or in addition to what you are installing.

The coupon printer allows spyware and adware into your computer, if you have the coupon printer on your computer, uninstall this you do not need it to print coupons. This add-on for your browser is designed to track your website visits and send corresponding adds. This slows down your internet and eventually your computer.

******* Adult content websites have a 95% chance of downloading a virus, these websites have so many people adding content and downloading files most of the content is not regulated, this will allow for corrupted files to be downloaded and installed from the website. BE AWARE!!*****

Pay attention to files you are downloading, make sure you know the program that is asking permission to run/install.
Look at the popup's at the bottom of the screen if you are being asked to install a program other than Adobe, Java, Windows Update, or your antivirus program make sure you know what the program is updating.
make sure your Antivirus is set to scan when the computer is turned on and not in use much.
Check and insure your antivirus is scanning and is updated to the latest version least once a month.
Install only what you use, and only visit websites you trust.

How do I prevent a Virus

You must know the following about any program that tries to install or run on your computer.

Where is the program downloading from?
What is the program or update?
What does the program or update affect?
How will the program or update help you or your computer?

To find the answers to these questions see How do I know if an update or download is ok?

Preventing a virus is all about knowing what programs you have on your computer and what programs you use all the time. If you see a popup message that says MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNET, and does not list the program which needs assistance, DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING. close your browser (internet explorer, Firefox, etc..) and restart the browser.

Pay attention to files you are downloading, make sure you know the program that is asking permission to run/install is a program you want to run.

Look at the popup's at the bottom of the screen if you are being asked to install a program other than Adobe, Java, Windows Update, or your antivirus program make sure you know what the program is updating.
make sure your Antivirus is set to scan when the computer is turned on and not in use much.
Check and insure your antivirus is scanning and is updated to the latest version least once a month.
Install only what you use, and only visit websites you trust.

THE MOST IMPORTANT KEY TO PREVENTING VIRUSES IS TO HAVE AN ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM THAT IS UP-TO-DATE AND OPERATING PROPERLY. If you do not know what program to use, or are unsure if your program protects you, we recommend Viper, download this from the banner below.

Every time you turn on your computer look at your antivirus before you preform any other tasks, make sure the program is on and active, this will insure you are protected before using your computer.