Free Computer Protection
How a Big Geek Protects his PC for Free!
Big Geek Daddy's Security Toolbox will help you protect your computer for Free from Malware like Viruses, Trojan
Horses, Spyware, Adware, and Phishing Attacks.  The PC Protection advocated is a "Layered Defense" where you
rely on multiple programs for PC Security.  The advantage is you're not using one vendor for PC Protection by using a
Security Suite.  There really isn't a disadvantage to Free Malware Protection.  So save your hard earned dollars and
try Free Computer Protection!  If you suspect your PC is already Infected with Malware go to Free Virus Removal for a
listing of Free Virus Scanners to help you clean your PC.

A Big Geek's Disclaimer - No Security Software is 100% effective.  This layered defense will do a great job of
protecting you from Malware, however, common sense when using the Internet is still critical to PC Security!
SideJacking
If you use Public Wi-Fi
Hotspots you need to
know what this is.
Free Malware Protection
Spyware Info
There are over 200 bogus security programs that
promise to remove Adware, Spyware, and Malware
but they just install more of it.

Here are four reputable sites where you can check if
a program is bad.

SpywareWarrior      2-spyware.com                  

SpywareGuide          PCPitStop Spyware Center
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Optional Step: Anti-Spyware/Anti-Adware/Anti-Malware
Please note that each of these programs require action by you to update and run the scans on a regular basis.  If
you've done the first four steps of the Security Toolbox and use Common Sense when on the Internet then you'll
probably never find anything on your system with one of these scanners other than Cookies.  

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (Watch Video)
a-squared Free
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
Spybot Search & Destroy
If your PC is Infected go to
Free Virus Removal
for a listing of Free Virus Scanners
to help you clean your PC of malware.
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OpenDNS - FREE!
Taking a few minutes to unbundle your DNS service
from your ISP's Internet connection means a safer,
faster, smarter and more reliable Internet experience
for everyone in your household.
Security Toolbox
Four Steps to Protect Your PC from Malware with Free Security Software

1.  Install Microsoft Updates: Check for updates at Microsoft Updates
To check other software installed on your PC for Security Updates use the Secunia PSI

2.  Firewall:  Install a Firewall that offers both incoming and outbound traffic protection.  Never have two Firewalls
as they can conflict with each other.  To disable Windows Firewall go to:
Start, Settings, Control Panel, Windows Firewall (Security Center in Vista) and choose Off.

Comodo Pro Firewall (Only Install The Firewall Not The Anti-Virus)      Zone Alarm Free Firewall      

3.  Anti-Virus:  Like a Firewall, only use one Anti-Virus program.  BGD prefers Avast as it's unobtrusive and
includes anti-rootkit protection.  AVG is highly rated as well.  

Avast Anti-Virus               AVG Free 8.0                  AtiVir Personal Edition Classic      

4.  Internet Browsing Security:  Install One of these: ThreatFire Free Edition        SpywareBlaster          

Plus Install:  WinPatrol 2009 - One of my favorite PC Security Programs!  Watch a WinPatrol Tutorial.

Plus:  Upgrade Your Browser:  Firefox is preferred as it is faster and more secure.  Firefox Browser   
Internet Explorer 8 has security and speed advantages over previous versions.  Internet Explorer 8

If you don't trust Free Software to Protect your PC or think it's too complicated a process then I recommend
Vipre AntiVirus and AntiSpyware.  You can try Vipre Free for 15 Days.
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware
For additional computer protection utilize
Hardware Enforced DEP (Data Execution
Prevention).

How to configure Memory Protection
or
Same thing explained a little easier

Note:  If you do this and some of your usual
programs don't work then you need to Add them to
the allowable list.