What is the best way, or program to get rid of viruses?

Answer 1

Format or use restore discs which came with your puter.

Btw-----If you chose to buy or use the freebee virus scanners make sure it looks for Rootkits.

If you have a Rootkit and AV can't remove them then format or restore discs are pretty much your only options.

Answer 2

You could try Linux!

Linux doesn't have a problem with viruses, and it makes a great replacement to Windows.

(Viruses are generally just a Windows problem.)

Mac OS X doesn't have a virus problem either.

Linux is free though.

If you want to stay with Windows try a program called Ewido. It detects malicious software better than the other programs.

Answer 3

McAfee Virus Scan Security Suite... Enterprise Version.

Answer 4

http://free.grisoft.com

AVG free is the best anti virus soft wear that I have used so far. It's free, scans daily, and when you do have a virus it gives you really simple directions on how to get rid of it. People recommend Norton, but it hasn't been the best in my experience, it kept popping up telling me that I had a virus on a file that wasn't even on my computer.

Answer 5

I have tried all of the afore mentioned software programs. PC-Cillin by Tren Micro is by far the best. They have something called "House Call" that you can run from their Wbsite for free(you don't even have to have PC-Cillin installed on your machine. It found Malware/Grayware, Trojans, and dialers that none of the other found. I have ran it on numerous PC's that had either Norton or McAfee installed and it found things that neither of those found. Oh yeah, did I mention running house call was free!

Answer 6

★★ 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.spywareinfo.com/
☞ http://www.spywarewarrior.com/
☞ http://www.google.com/search?q=adware+info

◙ 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

Answer 7

Look on EBay for "Trend Micro PC-CILLIN 2006". Some folks are selling for less than $9 with free shipping. I bought 3 copies for my office.

Here is the EBay link:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=pc-cill*&category0=

CNET reviewed the 2005 version as best:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Trend_Micro_PC_cillin_Internet_Security_2005/4505-3667_7-31162897-2.html

Here is another review for the 2006 version:
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/pc-cillin-review.html

Answer 8

I tell you what I use, and it's great and free! AVG, you can download it for free, and it updates every morning. I've gotten 2 viruses and it has caught them and put them in quarantine. I think it's great.

Answer 9

Hi, i recommand you to try firefox. which is more safe than IE.

it can block that annoying ads and disable any virus on webpage. as you know, most virus are spread through internet.

firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

Download firefox for free in here:

http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/

Good Luck.

Answer 10

Norton, is my choice, but most of the ISP's have or offer some kind of virus ware with there service. You might call your service and ask them if they have any virus ware for you to download for free of charge.