Internet Security & Privacy Protection

All Windows based computer systems are vulnerable to Internet and e-mail attacks because most computer systems lack the newest updates from Microsoft to patch security holes and generally Windows does not  come with a Anti Spyware program or Anti Virus program for protection upon infection of a Virus or a Spyware program.

The following Walk Thru will help you secure your computer from Internet Threats and give you the piece of mind that you are safe and protected while surfing the Internet.

Windows Software Firewall

Before you access the internet or even if you have access to the internet, enable the software firewall available in Window XP.  Below is a link from Microsoft to help you through this process.

Enable Microsoft Window Firewall for Windows XP

Windows Update

Once the firewall has been enabled you are now safe from most Inbound Internet attacks, however your Windows Operating System may need to be updated with the latest Security patches. In order to safely update your version of the Windows Operating System, please visit the link below.

Microsoft Windows Update

Security Software

Protect your Computer System from Viruses, Spyware, Malware, and Adware.
Unfortunately using the internet is not as safe as it used to be which means you need to protect your computer system from Viruses, Spyware, Malware, Adware, other Malicious Software, and infected emails. As the number of internet users increases so does the number of internet threats. On the right column is a detailed list of Free Software Tools to help you secure and protect your computer system now!   My Ramp recommends that you protect you computer system with the free software tools that are provided so your can surf the internet with the confidence that your computer system is safe and secure.