How can I download files without getting virus into my computer??

[f100_supersabre]

1. Be careful WHERE you download from. (ANY site can have viruses and/or 'other' things, but the ones that have 'public' uploads, like MySpace, Facebook, 'Blogs', etc. are the most likely to have these things. ALSO some 'torrent' sites could easily have 'hidden' thngs in the downloads.)
2. NEVER install "run" directly from a website, ALWAYS save. (Set up a file folder and download EVERY download into it.)
3. Use a 'real-time' virus scanner. (I use AVAST and have never had a virus problem.)
4. Scan the file AGAIN, BEFORE moving it from the 'download' folder, or installing if it is an application.

NOTE: AVAST does NOT intercept ad-ware and/or spyware, you need one of those also. AVAST is FREE for home use, and just wants you to register so they know how many are using it!