SpyWare Removal Virus Scan

We are all aware of the trouble a virus can cause. They can make your computer run slowly, freeze, or even crash. We also know the hassle they can be to get rid of. Rather spend the time and money over such an avoidable nuisance, just avoid them all together by protecting your computer from the start.
Everyone computer needs a virus removal software, however, it will only work if it’s enabled and current. Set a regular schedule for updates to your anti-virus and firewall to be sure they have the latest information on new viruses. The same goes for your firewall, it can’t do it's job if you don’t have it running. The great thing about a firewall is that you can set it to fit your specifications. This is a great feature if you have different users sharing one computer because it helps keep harmful files from accessing your computer. Also be sure that all the firewall settings are the same on each computer that's part of a network.
Another simple strategy is to know the sender when opening your emails. If you don’t know the sender, don't open it. All emails should be treated as suspicious, especially if there is a pif, scr, or jp.scr attachment. This indicates a dangerous file. Doing this will help you avoid computer repair. The easiest step I have taken to protect my computers is to forbid downloading of any kind. For example, instead of downloading music to my computer, I keep play lists on Facebook, Myspace, Playlist.com, and Pandora. This saves space on my hard drive and keeps it from being vulnerable to dangerous files.
Finally, make sure the settings on your computer ask your permission before auto launching updates, opening files, performing security checks, or anything else. You are in charge of what your computer can do, as well as keeping it virus free.