Prevent a Virus from entering your computer

Here is a simple tips on how to prevent from get a virus/spy ware on your computer. These are just tips that I have learned from my work.

1. Install any anti-virus/spy ware software, it's really important. Free or not you can get it in the net. And don't forget to update it.
2. Try used DeepFreeze or Windows Disk protector from windows pack.
3. Completely turm off any autoplay from your computer, you can used X-Setup to do this. Grab it from http://www.x-setup.net Use the following Microsoft article as a reference at:
   "Security Watch: Island Hopping: The Infectious Allure of Vendor Swag" at:
   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc137730.aspx
   
4. Try not used any autorun.inf in your flash disk. How to correct "disable Autorun registry key" enforcement in Windows
   This Microsoft KB article is an excellent authoritative resource on Autorun
   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953252
   
5. Beware from adult sites, crack, keygen and similiar sites. This is, in my thought, one of the easiest and quickest ways to get a virus or spyware.
6. Becarefull if you download from P2P sites (like Bearshare or Limewire): For 2 reasons, it's prohibited and it's the easiest way for some people to post a file which may actually be a virus after you download it and can damage your computer. Don't take any chances, stay away from P2P sites.
7. Install a browser toolbar with a pop-up blocker: Although some web browsers have included pop blockers, it's an added benefit to install a second one because somehow, some pop-ups still get through.
8. Update your windows, it's necessary.

Enjoy... and have a nice day