We provide a full system clean-up for your computer if it has become infected. For prevention we offer computer maintenance, Anti-virus / Anti-spyware software, hardware firewalls and routers,. We also offer affordable content filtering for both home and business.
 

If you are interested in finding out more or scheduling an appointment to evaluate your system, please use the Contact Us form (here) or call us at 815-354-4528.

At Optimized Computing, we take computer security seriously. Virus and Malware attacks can range from a mere inconvenience to a true threat to your security. Here are some of the potential problems associated with the rampant malware that currently floods the Internet.

In order for your computer(s) to stay safe in this environment, we use a multipronged strategy.

First your computer needs to have the latest security and critical updates installed. For Microsoft Windows computers, the current version for XP is Service Pack 3. For Vista, it's Service Pack 2. We also highly recommend having Microsoft's automatic updates turned on and getting / installing any new updates as they are released.

Second, you need to be using a quality antivirus / antispyware software package. The biggest names in the business are not always the best to use. We have done extensive testing and have found that AVG Antivirus and Vipre are two of the best and most cost effective solutions. For more details about these, you can contact us for further information.

It's important to use a hardware firewall between your internet connection and your computer or network. Without this, your computer is directly attached to the Internet and can potentially be accessed from anywhere on the Internet. For home users, an inexpensive router provides adequate protection as well as wireless access. For businesses, a more comprehensive solution is in order to protect valuable data.