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How do you keep a Windows based computer safe from viruses?
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It is not the fact that Macs are impervious to viruses, but the fact that there are simply not enough Macs out there to make creating viruses for them worthwhile. Macs make-up about 6% of the market share, whereas PC's account for the latter 94%. If you were a virus or malware creator, which would you target?
As far as security, I'd recommend an Anti-virus Program as well as a Firewall Program (a lot of companies now integrate the two, sometimes called "Security Suites")
Some are better than others, but it generally comes down to user preference.
I prefer Kaspersky Labs products:
http://usa.kaspersky.com/products-services/home-computer-security
but PC World recommends Norton Internet Security 2009:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/158157/top_internet_security_suites_paying_for_protection.html
As far as security, I'd recommend an Anti-virus Program as well as a Firewall Program (a lot of companies now integrate the two, sometimes called "Security Suites")
Some are better than others, but it generally comes down to user preference.
I prefer Kaspersky Labs products:
http://usa.kaspersky.com/products-services/home-computer-security
but PC World recommends Norton Internet Security 2009:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/158157/top_internet_security_suites_paying_for_protection.html
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