So you caught the Antivirus XP 2008 flu. The little program has ran havoc in your life and the life of your computer. You finally decided that enough was enough and got the best possible care and treatment for your system and the bug is gone. Congratulations! Now how to keep it gone?

What follows are a few tips on how to avoid future problems with your computer. If followed you can reduce or even eliminate any future problems with adware or spyware. They are simple yet effective tools in fighting the war over who controls your computer: you or them?

Before getting to my tips, let’s review how you got the Antivirus XP 2008 program to begin with. Most likely it came into your system attached to a host program or file. These can be from music or video you downloaded, peer to peer programs and the files you may download from them, freeware or shareware programs, or by landing on a web site where such programs are free to roam.

The very first thing you will need to do is develop a high degree of self control. Oh how tempting it is to download that favorite song or video. Especially if it’s for free from a web site your buddy gave you. Stop! You’re inviting disaster to infiltrate your system. No matter how tempting, don’t do it. You may get away without a problem the first, second, or third time, but sooner or later the Antivirus XP 2008 program or its equivalent will get you.

A second and obvious solution is to invest in a really good antispyware program.

The heart of antispyware software is its database. You want to find a program where the database it uses has the reputation for being ahead of the curve on new malware that’s out there,

The third solution is to really pay attention to where you go on the web. Don’t get caught up believing that the software you purchased will protect you in every circumstance. The adware folks are constantly creating new ways to get at your system. It’s a real battle to control who runs your computer.

The best way to keep yourself safe from malicious adware programs is to stop, look, and, well you get it don’t take unnecessary risks just to save a buck or two.

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