ambushedbaby
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Wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the security forum, but since it's not a 'problem' per se, I opted for here.
Purchased a new Vostro 1500 laptop for my son in the Marines:
Intel Core 2 Duo T5270
1.4GHz, 800Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD for Vostro 1500
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM
128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Dr
XP Home Edition, SP2
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
The machine has no security software pre-loaded and I'd like to send him some instructions for downloading security software before his machine becomes a nightmare.
My first suggestion would be AVG Free/AVG antispyware, then perhaps AdAware, SpywareBlaster and Spybot.
Does anyone else have suggestions for making this machine as impenetrable as possible?
He also has never had a laptop before (nor have I) so if there is anything we need to know pertinent to laptop security/maintenance could you offer your advice?
Thank you, all.
Purchased a new Vostro 1500 laptop for my son in the Marines:
Intel Core 2 Duo T5270
1.4GHz, 800Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD for Vostro 1500
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM
128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Dr
XP Home Edition, SP2
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
The machine has no security software pre-loaded and I'd like to send him some instructions for downloading security software before his machine becomes a nightmare.
My first suggestion would be AVG Free/AVG antispyware, then perhaps AdAware, SpywareBlaster and Spybot.
Does anyone else have suggestions for making this machine as impenetrable as possible?
He also has never had a laptop before (nor have I) so if there is anything we need to know pertinent to laptop security/maintenance could you offer your advice?
Thank you, all.