How to keep your Windows 7 computer secure

In this article, I am going to discuss about how to keep your Windows 7 computer secure. Many possible ways of keeping computer away from virus's are discussed. Some of them are, "using firewalls,turning on automatic updates, installing antivirus, anti spyware software's etc".,

How to keep Windows 7 computer secure ?

Install an antivirus software. Antivirus program's scan for viruses trying to get into your email, operating system or files and they can help you in protecting your computer. Different type of antivirus software's are available in the internet. You can see the below post for best antivirus and anti Spyware software's for Windows 7 operating system.

Best free Antivirus software for Windows 7 operating system

Best free AntiSpyware software for Windows 7 operating system

Having antivirus software will not keep your system secure. We have to update the antivirus software periodically to keep system away from Virus.

It's best not to open any email attachment, unless it's something you are expecting. Many viruses are attached to email messages and will spread as soon as you open the email attachment. Microsoft Outlook and Windows Live Mail can help in blocking potentially dangerous attachments.

Use a Firewall .‌ Windows Firewall or any other firewall program can alert you to security threats. It can block viruses, worms and hackers from attempting to download potentially harmful programs into your computer.

Use the latest updated browsers. Latest updated browsers contains security and privacy improvements, such as Smart screen filters and they have feature of Private browsing , which can help in protecting your computer. So you can browse the web with more confidence.

There is possible of virus entering into your computer through USB devices . Block the auto run feature of USB and scan the USB drive fully as soon as you connect it to the computer.

Try to use genuine copy of Windows operating system and on the automatic updates. Microsoft releases many security related updates periodically to prevent your computer from intrusion.

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