If you are using windows XP then you might consider upgrading. Windows has announced that April 14, 2014 will be the last day Microsoft will be providing security patches for Windows XP. If you love XP or just can't afford to upgrade then you have few options. One is to stay off the internet and the other is to find a safe way to access the internet. Without security updates, XP will fall prey to hackers quickly.
The one program I have used in the past with success is called Sandboxe. It creates a box you work out of and no data actually enters your computer. The only drawback I discovered is that no data can be downloaded. If someone sent you a picture you want to keep or you want to download an update to a program you have to turn Sandboxe off in order to do so thereby leaving your computer vulnerable to attack.
I have actually intentionally used a program in which I would get a virus while in Sandboxe and as soon as I exit, the virus goes away.
In order to continue to use XP one either has to stay off the internet, use Sandboxe, or be really lucky.
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