2006-07-21 16:37:16 · 12 answers · asked by super girl 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
2006-07-21 19:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 12:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Candice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ya have a windows operating system, download Windows Defender free from the Windows update site. Spybot Search and Destroy is a good spyware killer for free as well.
2006-07-21 16:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Webroot has a product called Spyware Stormer that has a free trial. It is for 10 days I think.
Hope that helps!
~Misty
2006-07-21 16:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downloads.com
2006-07-21 16:42:27 · answer #5 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.lavasoftusa.com download Ad-Aware SE for free
2006-07-21 16:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.trendmicro.com They have an online scan called, 'Housecall' which is excellent. www.microsoft.com has the free software, 'Windows Defender' which installs permanently.
~Because sometimes it is rocket science.~
2006-07-21 16:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by cheekandfolly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot search and destory is great download it a www.download.com
2006-07-21 16:40:36 · answer #8 · answered by chaostheory17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download this program http://www.superantispyware.com It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-07-22 04:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
etrust antivirus.. its free for a year
2006-07-21 16:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by irl_merrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋