Question:  Why Do I need a Virus Protection Program?

To protect your computer. A computer virus is a program - a piece of executable code - that has the unique ability to replicate. Like biological viruses, computer viruses can spread quickly and are often difficult to eradicate. They can attach themselves to just about any type of file and are spread as files that are copied and sent from individual to individual.  They can slow down your computer, corrupt your data, and eventually make your computer useless. Left on your machine it will get worse!

We recommend and endorse AVG Virus Protection. 

The Free program is excellent but if you want more, you can also buy the Pro Version. Click the icon to review and see the program.

We Also Recommend Avira Antivirus Program which also comes in a Free or Pro Version.

Click the icon to review and see the Program.

Question:  Why do I care about Spyware/Adware?  What is it, and why do i need protection programs?

Apart from the disastrous effects of identity theft, spyware also has numerous side-effects.

If you've noticed that your PC has become slow and unreliable, has trouble connecting to the Internet and acts strangely when you're surfing the Internet, then it's likely you've got spyware on your system.

The slowness and unreliability comes from the spyware consuming your system's memory and processing power at the expense of the programs you actually want to run.

The strange behavior when you're online can include your home page changing and your browser redirecting you to sites that you've never heard of, let alone wanted to visit. Often these are pornography, financial services, or pharmaceutical sites. In other words, the sort of things that spammers try to sell you!

Even more alarming is the emergence of stealth dialers. These are programs that, once placed on your machine, proceed to dial up premium-rate international phone numbers. You don't know they're there until you receive a gigantic, inexplicable phone bill at the end of the month!

For these reasons, spyware has replaced viruses as the number one security threat to PCs.

Adware is legally installed software that tracks your online behaviour while you surf the Web. Some adware programs transmit this information to online advertisers, who then target you with advertising based on your surfing habits.

Spyware/Adware Programs stop this from happening.  It is that simple!

There are several of these programs out there and we can recommend the best ones to fit your computing needs.

We recommend SUPERantispyware Pro

Click the Graphic and it will take you to the site where you can read more about this  product and trial it  and eventually purchase it.  If you decide to purchase it, (which we recommend you do so) please email us and we have the ability to give you a link to go to that will give it to you at a reduced price "with Lifetime Updates."

SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Their Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware other products miss!
Easily remove pests such as WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, and thousands more! Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System.
Their Dedicated Threat Research Team scours the web for new threats and provides daily definition updates.

 Question:  Why do I need Microsoft Security Updates?

Windows update is an online extension of Windows that helps you keep your computer up-to-date. Windows Update allows you to easily obtain the latest software, hardware, and operating system updates and fixes, and they are personalized specifically for your computer. Because the Windows Update Web site is updated regularly, you should visit once a week or set Windows Update to check for updates automatically each time you go online.

Staying updated is important because the updates help your computer run more smoothly and they address, repair, and protect your computer from certain newly-found security breaches and viruses.

R&D Internet Assoicates can help get your computer back in shape, operating at its peak performance level and help you decide which programs will keep your system running at its best.  We will also make sure these programs are right for your system.

 Question: Why Do I Need A Firewall?

A firewall is a hardware or software solution to enforce security policies.  In English, a firewall is equivalent to a door lock on your front door- it permits only authorized users such as those with a key or access card to enter.  A firewall has built-in filters that can disallow unauthorized or potentially dangerous material from entering the system.  It also logs attempted intrusions.

Question:  Why do I think my system is slow?

See Above, but you most likely are infected by a virus(es), trojan(s), worm(s), spyware, adware, or any combination of the above.  Your system may also be out of date.

 Question: Why do you think my computer is too old, out of date?

Computing is a preception reality (which is OK to you is very slow to someone else and visa versa).  Many new programs (photos, music, videos, games) just will not work properly on older machines.  Sometimes an older machine can cost more to repair then to replace.

R&D Internet Associates can help you make the most cost effective decision (repair or replace) on how to achieve your desired computing level.

Question:  Why do I need a Backup Program?

The most important part of your computer is your data, your documents, pictures, email contacts/emails and anything else you feel is precious to you.  If your computer died you can always reinstall the OS as well as the programs you use but you might not be able  restore your data unless it is backup up on something other than your HD.  Some tell us that it is very difficult to do this because most programs are very complicated. 

We have a solution for this.  We have found Second Copy, which is an excellant, easy program to backup your data.  Once it is set up it takes 3 clicks to back up all your important date.

To find out more information about this product please take a look at the picture below.  If you decide to purchase it we would appreciate if you would, in the box suppliced on "how did you hear about our product" put "R&D Internet Associates"