Security of a computer should be the prime concern for a PC user. Now the hackers are so sophisticated that they can sneak into any computer even if it has antivirus, spyware or firewall protection. Hackers enter into a computer using a lot of ways using Trojan, worms, adware, viruses, malware, open ports, root kits and backdoors. Therefore it is necessary for a computer user to know how to provide real time protection to your computer. There are a few ways following which you can keep your computer safe from getting hacked.

Hard drive reformatting – If do not find any programs in your computer you can reformat the hard drive with a current version of windows updated completely. You can install Mcafee on the front door and Net detector to avoid spyware attacks.

Keep hackers away from your PC – There are lots of solutions but these are not guaranteed. You can use Iron key that is a USB device which encrypts your web browser and all the data. This device will prevent third party from monitoring your online activities. Though it cannot prevent malware attacks. You can prevent malware attacks using a program called Sandboxie along with Iron key.

Prevent hackers from using the IP address – If the hackers get the IP address of your computer it constantly searches for more viruses to download. Every computer user has some kind of malware in their PC. Once your computer gets hacked you will not be able to remove it using Symantec or Norton and Mcafee.

Extra tools – You can apply two programs System Explorer and Autorun from Microsoft to see the amount of junk your computer has. You can get the web page from Microsoft where you can find a number of good programs.

Settings – You also have to change the setting of your computer to keep it safe from hackers. You have to deactivate all kinds of scripting behavior and activate all kinds of security settings.

Once you install the clean it will improve the PC performance. Though it is very tough to keep your PC safe from hackers you should get Iron key to so that the hackers cannot find you.