2006-07-01 02:58:46 · 7 answers · asked by Saint 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
See the below reference for links to free (or free trial) AV programs...
2006-07-01 03:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by N2FC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-24 08:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tyson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
I recommend AVG free antivirus. It works well for me. It daily connects to their server and updates with the latest antivirus patterns. I never worried about to open the unknown types of files I download from net containing malware, spyware, and viruses, as they are scanned while installing and immediately it prompts with a window to heal or delete options.
There is an option, "Virus Vault" where you can move the virus affected files and still run them from there without affecting the other files and you can delete them when you are no longer going to use it.
Though it has some limitations of complete scanning, no technical support, etc., it is free and works excellent.
Please read the features list here >> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Get it for Windows here >> http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/set...
I think the info is helpful.
>>>Naveen Kumar
2006-07-01 03:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by Naveen Kumar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
★★ SECURITY SOFTWARE & TIPS ★★
◙ 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/
◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.
☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep
◙ 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/
◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/
◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.
☞ http://security.yahoo.com/
◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.
☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/
◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.
☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html
2006-07-01 03:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG FREE EDITION. It's free and i think that it doesn't take up too much space on your harddisk.
www.grisoft.com
2006-07-01 03:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by stanley_qingyong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like bitdefender
2006-07-01 03:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, u can go for NOD 32 ... its the best.
2006-07-01 04:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by mahip_saluja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋