Question

What can help prevent issues related to downloading content from the internet

-installing anti virus software
-unplugging cpu

Answer 1

anti virus software

Answer 2

installing anti virus software

Answer 3

just think for a sec

Answer 4

unplugging the cpu will just make you computer crash

Answer 5

*your

Answer 6

antivirus se for sure

Answer 7

install Microsoft Security Essentials Heres A free link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwindows.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fwindows%2Fsecurity-essentials-download&ei=4tbHVP7fDYOvggS-hoCoBw&usg=AFQjCNH0gKIN4Md4YY0xjmQv_ZADWiDrwg&bvm=bv.84349003,d.eXY copy and paste in browser

Answer 8

or just click it :)

Answer 9

Well, I would say both can help. If your computer is never turned on, there is no way for viruses to get into the system except through removable storage. I think that antivirus software is the best route.

Answer 10

I agree that running some sort of Anti Virus and/or Anti Malware program is a great idea. A good free example is AVAST Free version.

AVAST Antivirus Free for MacOS (from US):
http://download.ff.avast.com/mac/avast_free_mac_security.dmg
AVAST Antivirus Free for Windows (from US):
https://www.avast.com/en-us/download-thank-you.php?product=FAV-AVAST&locale=en-us

That said, there's no substitute for *caution* and *careful thought* before downloading or executing *anything* from the Internet. For example, AV software won't save you when you go-ahead and execute an evil program you just downloaded -- you (the user) can always ignore/dismiss the AV warning prompts and load whatever you want - often causing lots of harm to your own system.

Downloading Safety Tips:
- Do some research on the program you want to download, does a Google search return links describing problems/issues by others? If so, avoid it!
- Make sure you're getting the *actual* program you think you are! Verify the source of the download (site) is the legitimate one. Don't just click on the first link that shows up.
- If available, verify the file checksum using freely available tech like MD5 or SHA256 checksum tools. If the checksum fails, then the program might have been tampered with and may not be safe to execute.

Advice:
Be a little paranoid about anything you plan to download and execute on your computer. You the all-powerful end-user are the weakest link in the security chain.

Good luck!

Cheers, Scott

Answer 11

anti virus. and pls dont unplug your cpu hell with rain