New laptop.. how can I minimise risk of viruses?

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NoScript

NoScript for Firefox pre-emptively blocks malicious scripts and allows JavaScript, Java and other potentially dangerous content only from sites you trust. Download it now for free! - what is it?
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In terms of browser extensions: AdBlock requires that you use at least the Malware list, and a good, general-purpose list like EasyList. I think this is the default. FlashBlock is an extremely useful compliment to AdBlock; just whitelist Youtube.com/ytimg.com and any other flash sites that you use regularly. Ghostery, although not as important, is an excellent addition to AdBlock.Web of Trust is useful, especially for those who aren't able to tell if a site has been compromised. While I wouldn't recommend them to family members, you can add HTTPS-Everywhere to your machine and replace FlashBlock with NoScript. These will provide additional protection but may break sites if you don't adjust the settings.

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AdBlock Landing Page

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AdBlock

Ad blocker for Chrome, Safari and Opera on desktop and Safari for iOS devices.

In terms of browser extensions: AdBlock requires that you use at least the Malware list, and a good, general-purpose list like EasyList. I think this is the default. FlashBlock is an extremely useful compliment to AdBlock; just whitelist Youtube.com/ytimg.com and any other flash sites that you use regularly. Ghostery, although not as important, is an excellent addition to AdBlock.Web of Trust is useful, especially for those who aren't able to tell if a site has been compromised. While I wouldn't recommend them to family members, you can add HTTPS-Everywhere to your machine and replace FlashBlock with NoScript. These will provide additional protection but may break sites if you don't adjust the settings.

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Autoruns

See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login.

Next, disable the autostart of all remaining malware. AutoRuns is a Microsoft SysInternals software suite that I recommend. To start, grab the complete suite or only AutoRuns. You will need to be familiar with the technical aspects of this tool.

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Adblock Plus

AdBlock Plus is a browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and several other popular browsers that prevents intrusive ads like pop-ups and malicious code from appearing on websites you visit.

Always install AdBlock Plus for every browser you use on any computer that you are responsible for. While I sympathize with the people whose earnings are reduced by this, shady advertisements are undoubtedly the most common way for malware to enter systems these days. These problems are not limited to the tech-savvy. For example, there are clearly shady banner ads that the skilled do not recommend clicking.

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