Link to an article over at Scribbling.net by Gina Trapani describing “How to Fix Mom’s Computer” … when its affected by spyware. The steps included:
- Deleted spyware with Ad-Aware
- Updated Windows
- Secured Internet Explorer
- Switched default web browser to Firefox
- Trimmed down startup programs
- Removed Personal Web Server
- Installed ZoneAlarm firewall
- Uninstalled unneeded applications
- Installed spyware protection with Spybot Search & Destroy
- Installed virus protection with AntiVir
- Scanned and defragmented the hard drive
Related posts:
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
My mom fixes her own computer. She’s really good at keeping up to date, too.
No offense against my parents, but I’m not sure either one of them know what a computer is.