Protect Your PC From Pesky Spyware With Windows Defender

Does some seedy web site appear every time you open your browser? Do pop up ads bombard your computer all hours of the day? Are spy-ware programs on your computer that will not go away? If so, read below to rid yourself of this annoying and most of all, hazardous problem.
In this four part article, of which this article on Spy-ware is the first part, I will discuss what Spy-ware is, and how you can cleanse your computer of it. Generally, Spy-ware refers to software that executes tasks on your computer without requesting your consent. While the term suggests software that covertly monitors the user, it has come to refer more broadly to all software that sabotages your computer’s normal operation to profit outside individuals. But don’t confuse Spy-ware with hacking or cracking of your computer. It differs in that it showers you with unwanted advertising and the collection of your personal information, Spy-ware clearly immerges as a threat not only to your sanity but also may lead to identity theft.
Shouldn’t your Anti-virus scans protect you against Spy-ware? Absolutely not, it is a totally different animal! Like many viruses, Spy-ware exploits infected computers for profit. However, Spy-ware varies from viruses and worms because it does not self-replicate. Typical tactics that Spy-ware employs are the delivery of unsolicited pop-up advertisements; theft of personal information (including financial information and credit card numbers); monitoring of Web-browsing activity for advertising purposes; or routing of HTTP to target advertisements for a tailored-to-fit exploitation of your web searches by advertising sites.
But all of these threats and fears are extinguished with the download of one simple program—Windows Defender. To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Click the following link to download Windows Defender or enter Windows Defender in your favorite search engine: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

  2. Click the Download It Here button.
  3. Click the button.
  4. Click the Save button.

  5. Select your PC’s desktop and then click Save in the Dialogue Box.

  6. Once the program downloads, click Run.

  7. Follow the install Wizard by pressing Ok.

  8. Choose the Recommended Download option.

  9. Select Complete for the “setup type”
  10. Lastly, click Install when prompted.

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  • Open Windows Defender and click the Check Now button to update the spyware definitions.
  • To scan your PC for spyware, just click the scan icon at the top of Windows Defender. Give your scan time to run, it usually takes less than five minutes, but don’t interrupt it if it is scanning.

Create Shortcuts To Your Favorite Programs Or Files

Oh yes, it can be done! Access Your Programs with the Touch of ONE Button!

  1. Right click the application you want as a shortcut, and click Properties.

  2. Select the Shortcut tab.

  3. Click and type your desired shortcut keys such as: Shift + or any other desired keys. The only rule is that you must choose two modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt) and, or a function key.
  4. Lastly, close the property window by clicking OK, and have fun playing with your one-touch shortcuts!
  5. To remove the shortcut key, return to the “Shortcut Key:” field by following steps 1 and 2 then remove the shortcut by using the backspace key. Then click OK, which will remove the shortcut key assignment.

If you prefer adding shortcuts to programs on your desktop, then:

  1. Right-click of the icon or file, and choose “Copy” from the menu.

  2. Then Right-click on the desktop, and choose “Paste Shortcut” from the menu.

To add a shortcut to a file or folder onto your desktop, then:

  1. Open “Windows Explorer,” and locate the file you would like to create a shortcut of.
  2. Then, right-click on the file, choose “Copy” from the menu.

  3. Lastly, -click on the desktop, and choose “Paste Shortcut” from the menu, to place the shortcut on the desktop.

Customize Your Start Menu To Increase Productivity

Tired of hunting for those programs you use all the time? Wishing they were all grouped together in one easy-to-access area? If so, read bellow to end your tedious searches.

  1. Place the mouse arrow over the Taskbar, and right click to access the Taskbar menu.
  2. Select the Properties option.

  3. Click the Start Menu tab in the “Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.”
  4. Select the “Start menu” option.
  5. Then, click the Customize button.
  6. Click the Small Icons, to select the appropriate icon size.

  7. Click on the Advanced tab in the “Customize Start Menu” window.
  8. Located at the bottom of the window, uncheck the “Highlight newly installed programs.” option.

  9. Lastly, click and hold the left mouse button over the program you want to add to the shortcuts menu, drag program and drop into the menu.

Change Your Screen Resolution To See More

Change your screen resolution today, to reduce or enlarge the size of your icons and the relative space on your desktop. To do so, look below!

  1. Right click on your desktop
  2. Select Properties on the menu that appears

  3. Select the Settings tab
  4. The resolution option will have different choices such as:
    • 800 by 600 pixels
    • 1024 by 768 pixels
    • 1280 by 800 pixels

  5. To make your icons smaller to increase space, move the lever to the right or More option. To make your icons larger, move the lever to the left to make the Screen resolution Less.

Personalizing Your Computer’s Look

Denial is not just a river in Egypt, it’s just the knee-jerk response from everyone who is dissatisfied with their current desktop background. By-pass those nine steps and advance to acceptance today by adding a new theme to your desktop and make your computer look more like you! Egypt, anyone?Watch movie online Movie Below Her Mouth (2017)

  1. Right click on the Desktop.
  2. Select the Themes tab.

  3. Click the drop-down menu to reveal all themes available on your system.
  4. After selecting your theme, click Apply.

Not enough to choose from? If so:

  1. Select the Desktop tab.
  2. Browse through the choices
  3. Lastly select Apply.
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