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If you're using the Internet on a regular basis or if you're using files from another computer, it's essential that you have anti-virus software installed. However, if you don't have anti-virus software and your PC has become infected, Islay IT Services can disinfect it using specialist tools to remove the viruses and then install anti-virus software to prevent reinfection.

Islay IT Services recommends that you take the following steps to protect your computer if you connect to the Internet.

1. Make sure that your PC has the latest security patches installed on it. If you're using Microsoft Windows you can configure Windows Update to download and install patches for you when they become available, thus ensuring that you're always up-to-date. Islay IT Services recommends that you configure Windows Update on your PC to download and install patches for you automatically.
2. Use a firewall to stop attackers from connecting to your computer or trying to hack into it when you're connected to the Internet. If you're using Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP and you've installed Service Pack 2 (SP2), you already have Windows Firewall installed. Otherwise, you will need to install your own firewall software. Islay IT Services recommends that you use Windows XP SP2 or a firewall from ZoneAlarm.
3. Install anti-virus software on your PC. Additionally, ensure that your anti-virus software is updated whenever required so that it knows about the latest viruses. Islay IT Services recommends Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus.
4. Install anti-spyware software on your PC to removes behavior-tracking spyware to protecting your privacy, enhances your computer's performance by protecting against bandwidth-stealing programs and provides greater computer security by removing keyloggers and other programs. Islay IT Services recommends Lavasoft Ad-Aware or Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus.

Islay IT Services can provide you with free anti-virus and anti-spyware software and configure Windows Update and Windows Firewall so that your PC is protected. Islay IT Services will also install the latest anti-virus updates for you from CD so that you don't need to download them yourself and give you basic training on how to use your firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software to ensure your PC is protected.