What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop

soham100 · 08-11-2009, 05:50 AM

Hello,

After reading this sticky tip-post, I hv understood following points:

1) I need an anti-virus .. I hv already bought kaspersky internet security 2009 genuine copy ..

2) Firewall ( Not sure which one I'm gonna use it .. Any recommndation ??)

3) Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard ( Both are needed or only one???)

One query is: If I'm using kaspersky internet security, do I need to install this anti-spywares or kapsersky will take care of it??

4) Scan the system with Anti Virus and other scanners on a regular basis. Keep the definitions up to date. Keep Windows up to date. Don’t download files from sources you don’t know. Don’t go to dodgy websites. Don’t open e-mail attachments from sources you don’t know.

Other than thse, do I need anything that is essential to protect my laptop?? .. How about registery mechanic ?? is it woth ??

plz let me know with your inputs .. any help would be appreciated ..

Droiyan3 · 08-11-2009, 08:43 AM

Hello there!

1. download the latest version of Java through , http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
2. Get yourself updated with the latest hotfixes & patches for Win Xp from
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate

these are the things that i can advise , i am dont know so well the anti-viruses

Acenator · 08-11-2009, 10:11 AM

I believe Kaspersky Internet Security comes with a firewall, so don't worry about getting a separate one.

As for Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard, you only need one of the two, but then go ahead and get a antispyware scanner like Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spybot - Search & Destroy, SUPERAntiSpyware or Ad-Aware (Spyware Blaster/Guard keep spyware from getting on your computer and the scanner will take care of any that make it through (just be sure to run the scan on a regular basis)).

Other than those, just make sure you keep everything updated and you got everything down.

tetonbob · 08-11-2009, 12:30 PM

Good advice.

FYI, SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard do different things, so it's not really one or the other. That said, SpywareGuard was designed for older malware, and may not be as effective against today's threats.

SpywareGuard is still effective against the older malware it was written for, and has virtually no effect on resources.

You can read more about it here, here and here

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The reason for less frequent updates with SpywareGuard is that much of its detection abilities are heuristics in nature. (Basically this means it doesn't need a specific signature for every spyware it catches, simply an overall pattern or approach-used, which it can identify and then trigger off of.) So, SpywareGuard works for many of the newer versions of the same spyware installers even without adding "signatures" for them.

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SpywareGuard is a resident scanner (similar in a way to how an anti-virus program works) which proactively scans files prior to them being executed; looking for spyware installation kits and such. It scans with both known signatures and some generic protection techniques to detect and prevent spyware installation. SG also includes capabilities to prevent browser hijacks and provides built-in download protection for Internet Explorer. Because of all of this, SpywareGuard does run in the background. In fact, there will be two processes related SG in your task manager.

SpywareBlaster is a preventative program. It sets flags in the registry to prevent the running of a specific list of bad spyware related ActiveX controls. This includes general spyware and malicious dialers. It also blocks a list of known spyware related cookies in IE and Firefox. SpywareBlaster should be run periodically, say once a week, to check for updates to its database. Other than that it doesn't need to be running to provide protection, so there are no processes run either at startup or in the background.

**RobinHamilton** · 08-11-2009, 02:09 PM

soham100,

As well as the above I think the MVPS Hosts File is definitely worth using. Its resource usage is negligible as long as you disable the DNS Client Startup as directed in the Editors Note. Also, it only has to be updated approx. once a month and this is a very simple procedure.

The only other thing I would add is the use of either WoT or McAfee Site Advisor. It simply adds good, bad or unknown labels to your search engine findings.

Oh, and of course, you may want to consider an alternative browser to IE, such as Firefox.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

Rob.

soham100 · 08-12-2009, 12:47 AM

Thanks my friend ..

I will certainly follow your advices ..

Mike50551 · 08-17-2009, 10:42 PM

Software like Avast! and Comodo Firewall are good recommendations for protection.

Droiyan3 · 08-18-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike50551

Software like Avast! and Comodo Firewall are good recommendations for protection.

http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/

thats the one you need :)

08-11-2009, 05:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
soham100 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ahmedabad / Mumbai Posts: 8 OS: win xp	What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop Hello, After reading this sticky tip-post, I hv understood following points: 1) I need an anti-virus .. I hv already bought kaspersky internet security 2009 genuine copy .. 2) Firewall ( Not sure which one I'm gonna use it .. Any recommndation ??) 3) Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard ( Both are needed or only one???) One query is: If I'm using kaspersky internet security, do I need to install this anti-spywares or kapsersky will take care of it?? 4) Scan the system with Anti Virus and other scanners on a regular basis. Keep the definitions up to date. Keep Windows up to date. Don’t download files from sources you don’t know. Don’t go to dodgy websites. Don’t open e-mail attachments from sources you don’t know. Other than thse, do I need anything that is essential to protect my laptop?? .. How about registery mechanic ?? is it woth ?? plz let me know with your inputs .. any help would be appreciated ..

08-11-2009, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Droiyan3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Azerbaijan Posts: 10 OS: XPSP3	Re: What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop Hello there! 1. download the latest version of Java through , http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp 2. Get yourself updated with the latest hotfixes & patches for Win Xp from http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate these are the things that i can advise , i am dont know so well the anti-viruses

08-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Acenator Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deer Park, Washington Posts: 142 OS: Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3	Re: What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop I believe Kaspersky Internet Security comes with a firewall, so don't worry about getting a separate one. As for Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard, you only need one of the two, but then go ahead and get a antispyware scanner like Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spybot - Search & Destroy, SUPERAntiSpyware or Ad-Aware (Spyware Blaster/Guard keep spyware from getting on your computer and the scanner will take care of any that make it through (just be sure to run the scan on a regular basis)). Other than those, just make sure you keep everything updated and you got everything down.

08-11-2009, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
RobinHamilton I helped the forums. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 66 OS: XP SP3	Re: What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop soham100, As well as the above I think the MVPS Hosts File is definitely worth using. Its resource usage is negligible as long as you disable the DNS Client Startup as directed in the Editors Note. Also, it only has to be updated approx. once a month and this is a very simple procedure. The only other thing I would add is the use of either WoT or McAfee Site Advisor. It simply adds good, bad or unknown labels to your search engine findings. Oh, and of course, you may want to consider an alternative browser to IE, such as Firefox. Hope this helps. Cheers. Rob. __________________ And I’ll tell it and think it and speak it and breathe it, And reflect it from the mountain so all souls can see it.

08-12-2009, 12:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
soham100 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ahmedabad / Mumbai Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop Thanks my friend .. I will certainly follow your advices ..

08-17-2009, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike50551 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 22 OS: Vista SP1 (32-64-Bit) Windows 7 (32-64 Bit) Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2 (32-64)	Re: What precautions should I take when I install new Windows in my New Laptop Software like Avast! and Comodo Firewall are good recommendations for protection.