Once an anti-virus and/or anti-spyware package has been installed on your computer, you should scan your entire computer periodically. If your anti-virus package has the ability to automatically scan specific files or directories and prompt you at set intervals to perform complete scans, enable this feature.

What can I do to protect my computer?

• Don't click on pop-up ads that advertise anti-virus or anti-spyware programs 
• Use and regularly update firewalls, anti-virus, and anti-spyware programs 
• Properly configure and patch operating systems, browsers, and other software programs. 
• Turn off ActiveX and Scripting, or prompt for their use.

• MS-ISAC Newsletter on Detecting and Avoiding Fake Anti-Virus Software
• US-CERT Newsletter on "Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware"

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