[Ham-Computers] Avoid one of the "Critical" Windows Updates...

[jeff]

KD7JYK wrote:
> To get rid of non-removable software, even on the newest computers, exit 
> to "dos", at the prompt type attrib -r -h -s and delete as usual.  As 
> for "phoning home", turn off all automated processes and use a 
> firewall.  

I recommend Zone Alarm (free) from www.zonelabs.com
This firewall catches outgoing attempts in addition to incoming.  The 
Windows firewall won't catch outgoing (the best thing you can do is turn 
it off - after you install a good firewall).


> Run msconfig and turn off everything you don't use, 

better yet, dl Hijack This and spend some time learning to use it.  VERY 
powerful program.


Also recommended:  (free)
Ad-Aware
Spybot Search&Destroy
Crap Cleaner

Use and keep updated weekly -- same for your antivirus.

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