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computer locking up at boot and at random times [Solved]


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If you are disciplined and update it and run a quickscan once every two weeks....no.

If you are not maybe you could consider it but not a necessity to me.

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with as many users as that system has would you recomend any other programs to keep the system clean?
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A good antivirus like you have and MalwareBytes' is a great combination.

The next step as I said in my close is keep the updates current. And no you do not have to have them on automatic as long as when you see the update shield in your system tray on the bottom right of the screen that you install and reboot.

You could also download a temporary file cleaner like this one. and run it at least once every two to three weeks.

The main thing is discipline to do these things regularly.

You might also consider some tools to protect against bad websites. A parental limiter and maybe Open DNS to prevent going to some bad sites.

Make sure the computer is in a public area in the house and where a responsible adult can keep an eye on the way the kids are using it.

That is my two cents on it!

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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. :)

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