Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009

Trend Micro's Internet Security 2009, launched in October, can be used on up to three desktop systems to protect against malware and other security threats.

Extra features have been added as the threat landscape has changed.

Support is limited to desktop Windows systems, 32/64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate, Vista Business, Home Premium and Home Basic (all with Service Pack 1), Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Professional Edition (with Service Pack 2) and Windows XP Media Center/Tablet PC 2005 Editions (with Service Pack 2).

The main security features in the package are anti-virus and anti-spyware, personal firewall, spam email filter, parental controls, data theft prevention, and phishing/pharming protection.

The Professional version has an activity dashboard giving a summary of the security threats found, and access to the logs created when Pro 2009 has performed a scan.

There is a password-protected vault for storing confidential documents in case the computer is lost or stolen.

Basically the program has come a long way since previous versions. So download and reap the benefits today at:

http://uk.trendmicro.com/uk/downloads/home-and-homeoffice/index.html

Error “Invalid Update Control CTF File” When Updating AVG Anti-Virus 8.0

After some time when updating AVG 8.0, you may receive the error "Invalid Update Control CTF File". The error can be fixed easily using the solution posted here at http://scotty-computer-tips.blogspot.com/

It doesn't take much working out that there are invalid CTF files in the update folder on your hard drive. You should do the following:

1. You should remove the CTF temp files in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\download (just highlight and delete)

2. NOTE: You will have to type the above path in exact to get the hidden update files to show up.

WINDOWS VISTA USERS! Vista users should type in the following path C:\ProgramData\avg8\update\download

Do you need antivirus and/or antispyware?

I have many people asking me this question daily. Most pc users only have antivirus installed and most of the times it is not regularly updated. You should always have a good antivirus AND antispyware installed at all times. This will maximise protection against many forms of threats. Remember we recommend AVG 8 or above AND Adaware 2009 or above.

AVG link:http://free.avg.com/
AdAware:http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

Security Tools namely ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm has been proven and tested. It's makers Zone labs have been in the firewall business for longer than most so the product is fully tested and trusted. During installation there will be a little configuring to do, however when it is fully active it does literally show quite dodgy looking processes. ZoneAlarm works away discreetly in the background to protect your computer. It has many more features that Windows firewall and best of all it's FREE. Remember to go to the bottom right and look for the free version.

And heres the link: http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/home.htm

File Hippo - Great for free software !

http://www.filehippo.com/

This website has super fast servers. You can use it to search for free software such as AVG antivirus and Adaware antispyware. You can pick up firfox and loads loads more for free through this website.

The download speeds are amazing so no more waiting around for that download.

Check it out folks and let me know if you like it - leave a comment !

:) laters