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**Key Points**\
To protect against viruses in Microsoft Windows Vista:\
1. Install third-party antivirus software such as McAfee Total Care.
2. Keep software up-to-date, and install recommended antivirus definitions.
3. Install FireFox as your web browsers.**\
For Linux distributions such as Ubuntu/Debian:**
\* Install third-party software packages that provide security tools like Avira and  Apeksil.\
* Install APEK system, and</wm> manage security configuration to keep it up-to-date.
* Install firewall.
4. Do not enable Internet