Computer Protection Software

To my shame I did not search for the best internet security software. Probably because I did not really know the consequences or that I should. After downloading many different free anti virus and/or anti spyware software I discovered it was not good to go free. Frustratingly slow internet, unwanted ads, computer lockups and two new computers helped me to realize that. By the way, what is a computer firewall? Anyhow, I bumped through computer protection software after software. Some internet security programs put on more spyware than it took off.

I talked to known computer enthusiast, any IT managers I knew and the occasional brother in-law for the best computer protection free programs out there. It was a very mixed bag of info so I did the trial and error method. Again, to my shame. Even inquiries about the top computer protection software you pay for yielded about the same results.

It seemed to me that different antivirus and spyware software cover some problems while others cover different problems. That may be due to the fact that I never worked regularly at updating or setting the security software auto updates. My experience has been that software providers don't always work at keeping the most current threats up to date in the program even if you do remember to run their updates.

I remember getting Symantec's Norton or was it McAfee's update information in the email telling me I had to GO to their website to update. The fact that I had to go their site during those early days in my "surfing" days to keep up dated problem added to my frustration of finding a good antivirus software.

Anti Virus. Computer virus' is malicious actions on the part of the developer. People that live to see if they can exploit a computers integrity. Shameful! A good anti virus program is noted by it's ability to isolate or quarantine trojans or other malware programs. Decent anit virus programs will allow you to decide if a program is truly dangerous or not and give you the choice to delete them. This is really important when a program you actually loaded on your computer is legitimate but the algorithms of the antivirus software view it differently.

Anti Spyware. Spyware is just that. Software that spies on you! This is the path of hackers getting into your computer and taking over. Most software programs for spyware detection are good at catching the information links called cookies. However, they may not catch the ever changing keylogger programs which is the biggest threat to identity theft in today's world. Catching these menancing programs demand diligent detection updating and regular scanning.

Firewall. The job of this software is to make your computer disappear from the internet. A firewall functions as a gateway to the many ports (information openings) in your computer. Many firewall software programs have set rules that allow or disallow websites or other like entities from communicating with your computer. A good firewall should alert you of all communication and give you the option of permitting access to your system.

Regular automatic updating of threat definitions. I found this to be one of the most important features of computer protection software.. This updating feature alone is the kingpin of keeping any firewall, anti spyware and/or anti virus software operating with effectiveness.

Effective computer security diligently applied is paramount to protecting important files, personal and critical information from hackers and thieves!

Remember that old Uncle of mine? A few years ago he sent me an email that had a link to an online anti virus scanner and told me that his computer showed a lot of problems and his computer was full of spyware, and a Trojan. He wanted me to check out the virus scanner and see if it was legit (like I was some computer guru?).

Even though my experience with these spyware / virus scanners was less than stellar and the source of earlier computer problems I checked it out as requested. (I'm trying to be a good Nephew!) Very much to my surprise it did not give me the normal notice "you have 100 spyware and malware programs on your computer, you must download our software immediately to clean this problem". I had 50 malware problems and three Trojans. In fact it suggested that I find computer protection software that I trusted. It did of course make an offer its security software as well.

If you want to see the scan go to Invisus Free Scan.

Intrigued, I checked out the site CLICK HERE. I found out that this company (called Invisus) was a fairly new company and concept (back in 2004). Sure they provided top industry level security software (not off the shelf stuff like you can download from those other companies) but they also had technicians that would install it for you. Then if there was any other problems all you had to do was call them and they would solve the problem over the internet. You gotta know that was amazing to an older guy like me. I did not have to be the "imposter" computer whiz to make it work. YEAH! I went for it and signed up for their services.

Three years later I am still pleased. Why the same company? All I know is that it works. I have never had another slow down or unwanted program loaded unless I did something stupid like turn off the firewall or forget to pay the bill (credit card expired and I was to lazy to get it updated___dip head). Their stuff is high quality.

Go here to research the Invisus site.

Let me tell you this last story and then I will let you go. I forgot to turn on my firewall after loading an online program (of my choosing of course). It wasn't two days that my computer got loaded up with two Trojans and scads of malware junk. My computer came to a snails pace. Realizing the problem, I turned on the firewall and it went off like a five alarm fire bell telling me that there were all these problems and programs. I did not know all that it was telling me so I "permitted" all of these programs.

I called Invivus' computer services and the tech took time and worked out all the problems right from his Utah offices. I think he spent three hours. I did not pay any extra money for his time.

Like the information on the scanning program suggested, "find computer protection software that you trust", you need to be sure you find one for your self.

My computer security software is good stuff. I get a firewall, anti spyware and anti virus software (that is updated daily!!!). I also get all the computer technician help I ask for. NO EXTRA CHARGE! You be the judge. Due diligence is a paramount when it comes to computer security.

Check them out! Invisus Direct