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Anti-virus software should be installed on all computers for protection against computer viruses, harmful software that is inadvertently downloaded or contained in e-mail attachments.  Your internet Service Provider (ISP) may offer a free free Anti-virus software solution. 

There is an Anti-Virus program available online called AVG Free.  AVG Free is a free anti-virus program licensed for home use.  More details and the download are available at the following URL:

 http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2

Firewalls provide protection from hackers, their auto hacking programs, and viruses that enter via your internet connection. 

Using a Broadband Router/Firewall device is the best way to secure your computer and network running all versions of Windows.  In some cases, a Broadband Router/Firewall device is provided by your ISP. 

If your computer is connected directly to the Internet and does not have a built in firewall, we recommend ZoneAlarm.  The program is available at www.zonelabs.com.

Spyware is best described as software unknowingly installed and hidden from the user.  Spyware programs typically get installed by using features or free programs such as free tool bars etc., offered at some web sites.  Spyware runs in the background and is known to gather marketing and other information and send it to it's creator company. 

For more information on Spyware and a free Anti=Spyware program from Microsoft called Windows Defender, see the following link:

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/default.mspx 

Malware is also best described as software unknowingly installed and hidden from the user.  Similar to Spyware, Malware programs typically get installed by using features or free programs such as free tool bars etc., offered at some web sites.  Malware runs in the background and typically pops up a window suggesting action on your part.  Malware programs are often not detected by Anti-Virus or Anti-Spyware programs.

See the following link for more information and an Anti-Malware solution.

http://www.malwarebytes.org

Microsoft Office has gained popularity over the years and has become a widely used program.  It's an excellent product but, what if you don't have it?  No problem!  Click on the links below, and finally view those e-mail attachments you've been wondering about!  Click on a viewer to connect with Microsoft's web site.  After downloading directly from Microsoft and then installing, these free programs will allow MS Office files and attachments to open in your Internet Explorer program.  You will be able to view and print but not edit files that have extensions such as .doc, .ppt, .xls, .csv, and Visio files.  

The free Acrobat Reader program will open files with the .pdf extension.

 Word Viewer
 

Power Point Viewer

Visio Viewer

Excel Viewer

Acrobat Reader

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