It's always a good idea to keep your computer safe from viruses, malware, spyware, and all the other names you've heard for the bad stuff floating out there that can infect your system and corrupt your files. Here are our recommendations for applications that can keep your computer free of bugs:
Antivirus Programs
We recommend either of the following anti-malware downloads. Both offer free versions.
System Cleaners
Sometimes you need to rid your computer of all the junk it's already picked up – even if you're running an antivirus program.
We recommend the system cleaner CCleaner, which is also a free download. This application scans and cleans your entire computer of suspect files, providing both security and faster performance.
When you run Ccleaner, we recommend avoiding the Registry component.
Avoid the registry cleaner component.
