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You might think this is an odd page for a retirement site. But the fact that you read it, shows me that it is not. Your computer has become a major communication tool in your life, therefore you should look after it. The computer, and through it, the Internet, is not only a source of information, maybe a tool for purchasing things and more, it is also a way of managing part of your life. Maybe you have not started to do your personal financials on the computer, but in the not too distant future you will.

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We don't want to be technical about the computer and we assume that you have acquired the best machine you can afford or were willing to pay for. Thus this page is simply about keeping what you have healthy and functioning.

Viruses, Trojans, AdWare Protection and Firewalls, Identity Theft Protection and Complete Security Suits

Most companies that offer DSL and ADSL lines also offer Virus protection programs that install themselves when you install their access program. The problem is that a Virus, Trojan etc. protection program is only as good as its constant updates. Many of these providers are rather sloppy with their updates. The updates appear to come in phases. On our systems we receive, at the moment almost daily updates on Virus Protection and Firewall programs. And that is how it should be. The producers of these programs are so prolific and there are now so many of them that your computer is constantly being attacked with new variations of viruses. Our recommendation is that even if your Internet Access Provider offers such programs, go and get additional protection by subscribing to one of the creators of Antivirus, AdWare Protection and Firewall Programs. It is well worth it.

Some of the best Anti Virus Programs we found are the ones shown below. We have operated all of them on various computers around our group and they all worked.

	The best deal is a three year download contract. PC-cillin 2007 (36-months) - Digital - $89.95 - Shopping Cart Link The package comprehensively safeguards your computers, home network and personal identity. Email, shop, share pictures, bank, and instant message, confident that this award-winning software will repel malicious attacks and reduce time-wasting interruptions. Trend Micro Internet Security also features free phone support and TrendSecure™, additional security software and online services.
	This product is rated as one of PC Worlds BEST BUY. Panda Internet Security 2007 - $15 Discount Coupon Browse the Internet, bank online, send emails, play games, download files, chat and do all you want, without having to worry about viruses, identity theft, password theft and SpyWare
	Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products Internet users worldwide choose Kaspersky Lab's antivirus, antihacker, antispam, and antispyware software products for our leading detection rates, timely virus analysis, and quality services.They offer a 2 year contract for their antivirus ware for $63.92. This is very good if you operate a small business. The disadvantage is that you do not get a complete package and have to purchase the products individually. But it has the highest rating for the prevention of virus and SpyWare attacks.
	Get complete protection against viruses, worms and Trojan horse programs - CA Anti-Virus 2007! For $69.99 you get Complete Home Protection. CA Internet Security Suite 2007 protects up to three PCs with a single subscription. You no longer need to buy three separate subscriptions to protect your household PC's. You also get up to $1,500 Protection Against Damage caused by computer viruses. If your PC fails due to a virus infection after CA Internet Security Suite is properly installed, you can receive up to $1,500 in technical service and hardware replacement. Program administered by Warranty Corporation of America (WaCA), a full service administration company. Only available to US residents.

Some Well Priced Products are also those shown below.

	The Shield Deluxe 2006 - Virus and Adware Protection Security Shield 2007 provides essential protection from viruses, AdWare, SpyWare, hackers and rootkits while adding parental control and spam protection all in one product for as low as $39.99. Security Shield 2007 provides complete internet security in one package powered by F-Secure and complete customer satisfaction by PCSecurityShield. There are several other packages available.
	ZoneAlarm(R) Internet Security Suite 6 For $29.95 (sometimes for $19.95) you get Powerful Antivirus Protection that stops viruses, worms, Trojan horse, and identity-theft tools and protects against emerging viruses before they attack. There is a Network and Program Firewall. that delivers active firewall protection with multiple layers of security while remaining completely invisible to hackers. There is also a Operating System Firewall (OSFirewall™) . SmartDefense™ Service. Email Security that quarantines suspicious attachments. You get Wireless PC Protection which automatically detects wireless networks and secures your PC from hackers
You can satisfy all Of Your Software Needs @ SoftwareStore.com!	The Software Store offers over 5,000 different programs which you can either download of which you have sent to you on a CD ROM. Amongst them are the Classic McAfee Antivirus suits. New! Download McAfee VirusScan 9.0 Download McAfee Personal Firewall Plus! These programs will be regularly updates once you have downloaded them onto your computer.
	If your computer has been infected by SpyWare, you have to remove it. One of the reliable programs to do that is SpyNoMore. It scans, cleans and blocks spyware as well as any other good anti-spyware product, but with one big advantage, Custom Fix (patent pending). Spyware programs are growing more sophisticated by the day. Spyware writers show up to work daily and write new spyware programs, which keeps them a step ahead of anti-spyware programs. Hence, relying on detection database updates alone is proving less and less effective. That is why we came up with Custom Fix which is a unique tool that guarantees removal of any infection. Described briefly, if your PC is infected with a stubborn spyware that is just not being removed by conventional anti-spyware methods, Custom Fix allows you to upload a report to our server for manual review. Our Technical Support Staff will review your report, pin-point the problem, and issue you back a "Fix" that is specifically tailored to address your problem. SpyNoMore safeguards your identity and restores system performance. Free Scan available.

Once you have installed any of these programs, you should no longer have any trouble. One thing to be aware of though, if you leave the computer for weeks alone and do not use it, you will have to (automatically) download the updates the next time you switch it on. It is therefore recommended to sitch your computer on from time to time, even if you do not use it, so that the antivirus and other security updates can download themselves.

Registry Faults

Every Microsoft Windows operating system has a registry. The registry is one of the core programs in your computer. Without getting into too much technical details, it is the program which tells your computer where everything is on the hard disk, how it is organized and which programs or parts of programs belong together. The registry can become corrupted through normal use. If you download a lot of programs from the internet, it is even more likely that there are entries in the registry that are no longer needed and have not been removed. The registry is not a program that you can enter and "fiddle around on". If your system is slow and you are harassed by DLL errors, or plagued by constant Blue Screens (error) then you might have to look at your registry.

It is something that has to be approached professionally. Usually, this is done with a specialized program that checks it and then removes entries no longer needed or corrects corrupt entries. Leaving these entries on there will slow down your computer and make it work a lot less efficiently then it is supposed to. It can also cause your system to shut down more often than it should.

The programs are simple to use and easy to install and the small investment is well worth it. We have used the ones below and have never had any problems. You can also look at the SoftwareStore.com for the appropriate programs.

RegistryFix Many locations exist that are the cause of the most common PC troubles. We have pinpointed these locations, and our free scanner allows you to scan for invalid registry entries that might be causing your PC issues. The software will inform you of where the errors exist, and what potential errors they might cause. Click here to download

Computers should bring please and enjoyment. For many people, especially elderly people, they provide a life line to the outside world and a means to communicate with others through chat lines and blogs. In addition to keeping up with relatives and grandchildren through photos and videos sent via the computer. So, look after it and keep it in good shape.

Here are some additional sources for buying good quality hardware or software and consumables like inkjet supplies for your printer!

It is not our intention to turn you into some computer geek (we have no objection to that, if it is what you want!). but if you are really, really, really bored, here are some books that might help you. Amazon has also an amazing range of computer products, Check them out

Google offers some software packages for Windows XP (Only available for XDP at the moment) that are excellent