dr_mabuse
Established Member
Hi all
Was just reading about the problems of conencting to the net for the first time with a newly built PC, what with MS Blaster, Trojans, Viruses etc and other spamming attacks coming up instantly.
After halting build of my new PC due to cash restrictions (ie ran out of it at the idea stage!! ) I have now completed build and have installed OS. PC boots fine and is ready for Apps. The motherboard is brand new so wouldn't have thought I need any bios updates etc.
Haven't installed ANYTHING else yet, and wanted help with a "checklist" of things to remember before connecting for updates etc. to avoid attacks.
I have just done a Ghost image to disc of the fresh install as a secure backup, and I think I need to do the following, just not sure in what order:
Disable Messenger services
Install free firewall (ZoneAlarm? Other suggestions?)
Install Anti-Virus
Patches to OS
Update Ghost image
Anything else? Bear in mind that I am securely connected to the Net via my existing PC, so can copy latest Virus Defs etc etc across via disc so avoiding connection.
Any advice from experienced builders appreciated. Can I do all this using my existing PC to download, and copy to new?
Thanks in advance
dr_m
Was just reading about the problems of conencting to the net for the first time with a newly built PC, what with MS Blaster, Trojans, Viruses etc and other spamming attacks coming up instantly.
After halting build of my new PC due to cash restrictions (ie ran out of it at the idea stage!! ) I have now completed build and have installed OS. PC boots fine and is ready for Apps. The motherboard is brand new so wouldn't have thought I need any bios updates etc.
Haven't installed ANYTHING else yet, and wanted help with a "checklist" of things to remember before connecting for updates etc. to avoid attacks.
I have just done a Ghost image to disc of the fresh install as a secure backup, and I think I need to do the following, just not sure in what order:
Disable Messenger services
Install free firewall (ZoneAlarm? Other suggestions?)
Install Anti-Virus
Patches to OS
Update Ghost image
Anything else? Bear in mind that I am securely connected to the Net via my existing PC, so can copy latest Virus Defs etc etc across via disc so avoiding connection.
Any advice from experienced builders appreciated. Can I do all this using my existing PC to download, and copy to new?
Thanks in advance
dr_m