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If you must use Windows but aren't 100% sure how to best avoid getting your machine compromised, the best pieces of advice I can give anyone are these points:

1) If the update request box is flashing, and especially if you see yellow and black exclamation marks, never EVER obey it.

2) If a website invites, asks or flashes at you to do something to your computer, don't ever click on that, especially if it is warning you that you "have a virus".

3) Make sure updates are installed from within the control panel. It's a good idea to check your system for updates every time you turn on the PC if you're unsure. That allows you time to reboot if needed, without it randomly asking you when you least expect it.