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Additional Recommendations for Protecting Your PC

• NEVER open unknown or unexpected email attachments.
• Don't click on or open an unknown link or file in an instant message.
• Don't click on buttons or links in pop-up windows.
• Visit only reputable, known web sites.
• Be wary of popular "free" music and movie file-sharing programs.
• Educate yourself about a program before downloading it.
• Turn off third-party browser extensions in Internet Explorer.
• Don't run your computer as Administrator.
• Turn off file and print sharing.