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Concluding Comments:

The hard part is cleaning your computer the first time.   If you follow my instructions, and accept my product recommendations, you should be able to keep your computer free of problems for a long time.  My own computers, and I have seven of them, have been running without problems for three years.  This includes the computer my son uses, which probably is put at risk more often than the others.

The level of sophistication that the newer malicious software exhibits gets higher with each new round of "offerings."  I have seen malware that will not remove, that disables the Registry editor, that reinstalls itself on every reboot.  The best practice is to keep this stuff off your computer in the first place.

The real threat I see is in the area of Identity Theft, through phishing, pharming, and blended attacks.   Be suspicious.  Learn to look for the "https" or the little yellow lock as proof that your information is being encrypted on a secure web site. 

Be wary of links sent in e-mails from friends, mass mailing Trojans will forge their name and send itself to everyone in their address book. 

Many games, peer to peer file sharing programs, search bar products, and programs like Weatherbug include an adware or spyware payload as the cost of their "free" products.

When in doubt about a product offering, check it out on Google.  If it has a bad reputation, there will be postings to warn you.  If the product is good, there should be favorable reviews by PC Magazine, Computer World, or CNET.

With a little effort and increased vigilance, you can protect yourself from these issues, and keep your computing and Internet experiences easy, fun, and safe.  Good luck!!

We are done.  It probably seems like there was too much to cover in the time we spent together.  That is why I encourage you go bookmark this web site and return to it as necessary.

Please fill out the course evaluations and turn them in to me as you leave.

Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail if you need a little coaching from time to time.  If you have issues with a security or system restore issue feel free to call for assitance.

I hope I have the opportunity of working with you again in a different computer class.  See my class offerings and schedule at http://www.wyzguys.net

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