1.You should print these instructions before continuing. They will not be available after you shut your computer down in step 2.
2.Click Start and then click Shut Down.
3.In the drop-down list of the Shut Down Windows dialog box, click Restart, and then click OK.
4.As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, press F8.
On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press F8 when the boot menu appears.
5.Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option, and then press ENTER.
6.If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press ENTER.
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Anti-Virus/Spyware Tools:
KasperSky: One of the best and my favorite anti-virus/spyware out there.
Avast!: Another great anti-virus scanner also has a boot-time virus scanner and On-demand scanner. Plus a VRDB (Virus Recovery Database) which instead of deleting files it reverts them to their original state.
BitDefender:Good anti-virus has a On-demand scanner.
AVG Anti-Virus: Not the best in my opinion but it gets rid of the small annoying things instead of downloading something big like KasperSky or Norton.
AVG Anti-Spyware: Again not the best but its better than nothing.
Windows Defender: Windows anti-spyware tool I have not used this yet so im not sure how good it is.
Mcafee: Great anti-everything very easy to use and understand.
Eset NOD32: NOD32 is another one of my favorite anti-virus tools. Teamed up with Kaspersky it the perfect defense in my opinion.
Panda Anti-Virus/Spyware: I used Panda software once and its pretty descent very easy to use very reliable.
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Firewalls:
Sygate Firewall: I use and like this firewall. Easy to use, powerful blocking power, and security logging to easily find info about your attacker.
Comodo firewall Pro:Best FREE firewall out there. i am thinking about switching to it.
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Online Scanners:
SDfix: SDFix removes a multitude of SDBots/RBots/IRCBots/etc. It also repairs registry damage done by the Bots and scans for and makes you aware of the presence of any RootKits that are commonly dropped by them.(Thanks KotaGuy)
SmitfraudFix: This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware.
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Active X Protection:
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Tune-Up and Junk Removal:
TuneUp Utilities 2007:Has got to be the best tuneup program out there. Its like a Swiss Army Knife for your PC. It has way to many parts to it to type.
CCleaner: CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused and temporary files from your system
SDFix removes a multitude of SDBots/RBots/IRCBots/etc. It also repairs registry damage done by the Bots and scans for and makes you aware of the presence of any RootKits that are commonly dropped by them.
