Do you want the best protection against viruses? Sure, you can and should get anti-virus software. But what I think is even more important is to make sure your software is fully up to date. Luckily there is a really easy way for you to check up on this in Windows. Go to start, programs, and then click on Windows Update. You’ll be sent to a Microsoft Web site that will analyze your computer and let you know what free updates have been released. Now if you are not comfortable with installing updates you should get a technical person to help you. Either way using the Windows Update is a great way to make sure your computer has maximum protection against nasty viruses.