How to Protect Your Internet-Connected Computer?

Follow these steps to protect your Internet-connected computer:

1. Complete the initial setup wizard. During the installation process a wizard will appear. It will help you register BitDefender and create a BitDefender account in order to benefit from free technical support. It will also help you set BitDefender to perform important security tasks. Important
   If you have a BitDefender Internet Security v10 Rescue CD, scan your system before installing BitDefender to ensure that you do not have any malware already existing in your system.
2. Update BitDefender. If you have not completed the initial setup wizard during the installation process, perform an update by user request (go to the Update module, Update section, and click Update Now).
3. Perform a full system scan. Access the Antivirus module, Shield section and click Scan Now.
   Note
   You can also initiate a full system scan from the Scan section. Select the Full System Scan task and click Run Task.
4. Prevent infection. In the Shield section, keep the real-time protection on in order to be protected against viruses, spyware and other malware. Set the protection level that best fits your needs. You can customize it whenever you want by clicking Custom Level.
   Important
   Program your BitDefender to scan your system at least once a week by scheduling the Full System Scan task from the Scan section.
5. Keep your BitDefender current. In the Update module, Update section, keep the Automatic Update enabled in order to be protected against the latest threats.
6. Prevent Internet attacks. Configure the BitDefender Firewall in order to be protected against Internet attacks.
7. Block spyware tools. In the Antispyware module, Status section keep protection at the recommended level or higher. This way, you will be protected against illegitimate programs trying to change registry entries and against high-cost dialers. If you want to keep your confidential data safe enable the Privacy Control and create appropriate rules.
8. Keep spam away. If you have an e-mail account you want to protect, configure the Antispam module.
9. Block access to inappropriate content. If your children use the computer, protect them against inappropriate content by configuring the Parental Control module.