Everyone knows that security software such as virus checkers and firewalls are necessary with a PC that is connected to the Internet. The problem with security software is that it is necessarily very intrusive; it had to attach itself to the heart of your Windows system in order to be able to detect and eliminate security threats. This means that it can be the cause of many serious PC problems when things go wrong. This is especially true of heavyweight commercial security packages. There are many problems that can occur with the virus checker or security suite installed on your PC. For example, a faulty virus checker can prevent you from sending or receiving emails, or even cause your PC to crash randomly. In this article, well show you how to fix some of the most common problems caused by security software, and well introduce some great lightweight, freeware alternatives to the bloated commercial packages.
Category: Internet & Security
Issue: 2009 Issue 4 June/July
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
Article Reference: S35