We surely know that everybody is really concerned on securing their PCs. Hence, we have come up with some useful tips that protects your computer more than your expensive anti virus solution.

If Microsoft Security tools are really sufficient for your computer, then why should you pay for other Windows security softwares? Of course, we agree upon your bad experience on the dreadful Viruses and security threats, but still we could say that the recently launched Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is more than your favourite antivirus software. MSE is completely a free application, which prevents the entry of Virus, Spyware and other malwares in to your computer. The important feature, we would like to inform is that the application doesn't affect your computer performance. This positively packed application acts as a wonderful anti-malware solution as it efficiently detects and removes malware.

Well, what do you think about the Windows firewall? Of course if works efficiently as long as you use effectively. You can find a link for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, and configure up to port level according to your requirements.

How many of you are keen in updating your Windows whenever you get an alert. Though you have many anti-virus applications, it’s really worthless if you are not updating your Windows. So, never disable the automatic updates as Microsoft often releases virus and security patches and push it as updates. We understand that the reboot after every update is troublesome, but you always have an option to postpone it. Moreover, if you have applications like Acrobat and Flash, have it updated as a recent version because now-a-days, the most likely cause of drive-by malware infection is through your browser plugins. Even your firewall or anti-virus won't help if you have vulnerable version of Flash in your browser. Finally, we advice you not you install questionable files and vulnerable version of Flash in your browser without scanning it online.

We believe the above tips along with Microsoft Security Essentials are good enough for your computer.

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