It amazes me that this baseline security profile continues to work on all of our home systems, two Windows XP and two Windows 7. It has been a while since I have had to make a change. Note that these are all
FREE programs!
From time to time I refer to my
security baseline.
My security baseline is merely a list of programs I use (all free)
and recommend for anyone to use to keep their systems secure. This
applies to YOU if you use Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7. I do not yet have much experience with Windows 8, but have noticed when I get some hands-on time that Microsoft has replaced its Security Essentials with a built-in anti-virus called Windows Defender. For those of you who have been using Windows XP for a while, note that this is the same name as once used by Microsoft for its anti-malware program.
Remember, all of these products are
FREE, but will do as good a job as any fee products you may use.
I make that statement and stand by it based on 45 years of experience with computers.
1. Microsoft Security Essentials. This is a very impressive anti-virus program and can replace any you have now.
DOWNLOAD HERE
2. Windows Firewall (Standard part of your operating system. Check the Security Center to be sure it is on.)
3. MVPS HOSTS File - download the current month's version and update monthly
DOWNLOAD HERE
4. CCleaner - check for newer version than you may already have. Run weekly.
DOWNLOAD HERE by clicking on Download Latest Version in the upper right hand corner of the page.
5. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - run bi-weekly.
DOWNLOAD HERE
6. SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition - run bi-weekly in the off week after #5.
DOWNLOAD HERE
7. Spybot Search & Destroy - run monthly just before downloading new HOSTS file.
I recommend, for now, downloading Version 1.6.2 under "old versions"
. DOWNLOAD HERE
I will be happy to assist you with any or all of the above installations. This can be done remotely.
Questions? Comment below or write me, pcdoc at brpcdoc dot com
