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Originally Posted by Venus
Thanks Blue and Library Addict for the hugs. I have chosen to follow Blossom's advice. I ordered a recertified (used) Thinkpad computer with Windows 7. I am not ready for Windows 8. I will transfer all the backups i have to it. Although Blossom probably would keep the same computer and reformat just the hard drive, I don't want anything to do with it right now. BTW, I just saw an ad on TV that said PC Matic protects against the Cryptolocker virus. I guess I need to watch more TV.  |
Or install Norton or another good AV program and always run it (and update automatically). Between that and never opening attachments in email (or clicking most links), you'll avoid most of the nastier infections. You can still get some via web pages, but most of those should be stopped, as well.