OK guys i've downloaded and instituted using Zone Alarm to help shut off my ports and computer access and i've switched to using Trillion as my messenger for msn, yahoo, and aim.
I also have a good virus scanning software called InoculateIt in case im infected for some reason...what should i get next and what steps should i take in order to make sure i have a safe computer and to help from getting froze or booted in chat rooms like on yahoo.