A growing number of CarnegieNet users have problems with Comptuer Viruses and Spyware. You can keep your computer protected by using an Anti-Virus program and an Anti-Adware/Spyware program.

We recommend Avast! Antivirus to help protect your computer. It's free and very easy to use.

Go to www.avast.com for a free download of this program.

These sites also have tools to help keep your computer problem-free.

• Trend Micro HouseCall (free online virus scanner)
• Lavasoft Ad-Aware

Another important step in protecting your computer is to keep your computer up-to-date with the latest service packs and patches from Microsoft. Visit Microsoft's Windows Update to make sure your PC has the latest software versions, which can prevent or eliminate virus infections, spyware, adware, and annoying pop-up advertisements.

• Microsoft Windows Update