I want to know the basics to keeping my computer safe

bestrebounder24 · #1 (**permalink**) September 15th, 2006

I just recently started downloading, and basically just wanted to know the basics to keeping my computer safe, while downloading music, movies, or tv shows (Which is what I would most likely use limewire for!) I realize that many of these questions have been addressed so links are appreciated as well. Thanks!

Lord of the Rings · #2 (**permalink**) September 15th, 2006

Safe? From viruses & spyware ... get a good AV program. Also get good utilities. Avoid downloading files less than 2,000 KB (2 MB). See what utilities we recommend here WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of! (click on link). Spybot - Search & Destroy & also Adware are 2 good ones!!!

There's also a link to some free AntiVirus programs. I use AVG.

Stay away from WMA, ASF, ASX, WMV files. See tips about videos here Movie download issues

bestrebounder24 · #3 (**permalink**) September 15th, 2006

Thanks. I'll try that.

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