I used to have spyware doctor but it just made the problems worse!please help!! I m getting pop ups and all sorts of rubbish happens.
2006-06-20 06:56:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
AVG is good and its free. but for more options go to download.com and try to find free anti virus software there.
2006-06-20 07:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ajescent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine
◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.
► http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.
► http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software?including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom?and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.
► http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.
◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine
► http://www.spywarewarrior.com/
◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".
◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine
◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.
◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine
◙ http://www.zonealarm.com/
2006-06-20 07:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can submit a question then i can assume you still have Internet connection. I recommend that you scan your computer using an online scanner. A good choice is Trend Micro's Housecall (http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp. Housecall will scan and delete any virus, spyware and any other malware for free. There are other online scanners but they usually only scan your computer and display the result but, in order to remove the items, you have to purchase their product.
Once you finish the online scanning your computer, you can then download and install antivirus and anti-spyware applications. There are a number of free antivirus software programs. The more popular ones are: Antivir, Avast and AVG. PC World has an excellent review artlicle about these three applications at:
"Free Antivirus: Finally Ready for Prime Time" -- pcworld.com
(http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,113462,tfg,tfg,00.asp)
As for anti-spyware, the three most popular free programs are: Spybot Search & Destory, Lavasoft's Ad Aware and Microsoft's Windows Defender. Unlike antivirus programs, you can install are three together. But, scan only one at a time. PC World has an excellent article at:
"Spyware Stoppers" -- pcworld.com (http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119572,00.asp)
You can find all of the programs at : www.filehippo.com
2006-06-20 07:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 maximum suitable loose anti virus softwares are Avast and Avira . any a sort of two will shield you on line . you ought to additionally acquire and use malwarebytes anti malware and test with it as quickly as each and every week to be particular your anti virus utility didnt miss something .
2016-10-31 04:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG Free edition.
Get it at www.grisoft.com
try spybot search and destroy for anti-spyware at http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
Get a free firewall from www.zonealarm.com
2006-06-20 06:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by loving father 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best free one AGP... mixed with Spybot...
Bought... NOD32... mixed with NoAdware CE
2006-06-20 06:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by xeonxr6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE AVAST ANTIVIRUS PROGRAMME WHICH IS FREE ALSO. YOU FIND IT FROM WWW.AVAST.COM
2006-06-20 08:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by girirajsinghal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use AVG
2006-06-20 06:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋