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Step 1
Make sure you have a good anti-virus/firewall.

Step 2
Make sure you have the most up to date version. Check for updates weekly!

Step 3
Scan all downloaded files. Do a full PC scan every 1 or 2 weeks.

Follow those steps and your PC will be safe from virus, spyware, and hackers!

If you use Windows XP Professional then it is possible to squeeze an extra 20% out of your internet connection. By default Windows XP Pro holds back 20% of your Internet speed for various services like windows update and spyware checks.

If you want to tap into this locked speed then make the following changes:

1. Go to Start-> Run-> and type gpedit.msc

2. Expand the Administrative Templates branch

3. Expand the Network tab
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