Avoiding Spyware And Malware - Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

Avoiding Spyware and Malware

Spyware and malware are types of computer programs that can potentially
harm your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to
security risks. There are many ways to prevent spyware and malware from
infecting your computer. For example, you can use anti-virus software to
secure, check, and/or clean up your computer from these forms of malicious
software.
For a list of compatible anti-spyware and anti-malware software programs,
visit the Microsoft Catalog at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com).
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
see "Spyware and Malware
topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start
Help and Support
• Remove spyware from your computer
• Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer
• When to trust a website
To learn more about spyware and malware,
. Also, see the following
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