It is a common concept among people that antivirus
installation is enough for complete PC security. Well it’s not so. There are
security measures you can apply to your Windows PC to decrease problems. Read more
from Quantum PC Support to know
about OS update, using of antispyware and antivirus, firewalls and how to keep
data secured.
Keeping the operating system updated is also one of the best
ways to increase security of your Windows-based PC. Download and install the latest patches as
well as service updates for your operating system as these updates would fix
known bugs and security exploits. Install
the latest version of Windows.
A Windows PC can be easily infected with a virus, spyware or
any other threat or pop-ups. Keep these types of malicious infections away from
your Windows-based PC. You can install
antivirus and antispyware software.
Never download any files from the net unless you are sure
about the source.
Never open e-mail attachments from unknown sources. Never
open file attachments ending in '.exe.
Scan all downloaded files with the help of antivirus
software before installing or running it.
Use of a firewall can prevent unauthorized access to or from
a private network. Both hardware and software firewalls are available. A Windows PC firewall would prevent malicious
programs that enter your computer and transfers personal details over net.
