Friday, September 11, 2009

10 tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks

#7: Spyware infestation

Spyware, the scourge of the last few years, finally appears to be meeting its match in business environments. The development of potent anti-spyware tools, combined with effective end user policies, is reducing the impact of spyware in many organizations. Windows Vista includes Defender, a decent anti-spyware application powered by the popular Giant engine.

However, infestations still occur, particularly on older systems that haven't been properly safeguarded. Implement strong user policies and either gateway-based protection or individual client applications to prevent spyware programs from consuming precious network bandwidth.

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