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Troubleshooting Tips - Part 2

Troubleshooting Tips focus on issues that may occur as you're working with the ForMinistry Web Builder Tool. This is part two in the Troubleshooting series.

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Introduction

As you continue to create and build a great website, we want to provide you with the latest tips and helps that will guide you through problems and pitfalls along the way. As we discussed before, there are a number of different actions you can take to keep problems from occuring.

Some of the things we've discussed already in Troubleshooting Tips Part 1:

1. Keep your hard drive clean

2. Get a good virus protection program

3. Avoid unnecessary downloads

For more online help, go to our Quickhelp site.

Ad/Spy/Mal-ware

The Internet contains literally thousands of different items and programs that can harm your computer system. These alone cause more problems for the average user than everything else combined. They are installed under the radar of most anti-virus programs and bypass the download/install dialogue altogether.

Here are some suggestions on how to deal with this:

4. Use a good pop-up blocker

There are a number of different pop-up blockers available on the Internet, as well as ones you can purchase. There is nothing better than having a good popup blocker built right into your browser. Some modern browsers provide just that. Check with your system requirements and help instructions for more information.

Some examples are shown below:

Plug-ins also provide adequate defense. The best is provided free by Yahoo. If you do choose to use Yahoo!'s Anti-Spy, remember to periodically run and update it.


5. Get a good anti-spyware program

Not only do many Internet browsers give you pop-up blockers, but you can find many others as well. The following is a list of some recommended anti-spyware programs. Moreover, they are free!


6. Update as frequently as possible

Anti-virus and anti-spyware definitions should be updated on a daily basis. Other similar programs should be updated weekly. Your operating system should be the first on your priority list for consistent updates.

For intermediate users, it's also a good idea to check the add/remove programs list periodically to check for anything that may have been missed and remove anything that you do not recognize or need. Just go to your computer's Control Panel under the Start menu, then click on Add/Remove Programs to see what's been happening lately on your computer system.

And lastly, if you're not sure about what is happening on your computer system, ask a technical expert! That's what they are there for.

Until next time...
Henry Kay, web_builder host


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