2006-07-26 07:40:21 · 13 answers · asked by allen m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Avast! It fixed some things the others couldn't even find.
2006-07-26 12:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-25 23:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Alison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like AVG. Quality program and I haven't had a problem in the 3 years that I've used it. (Of course now I jinxed myself)
Hackers write viruses to inflict maximum pain so they attack the biggest selling programs like Norton etc.
2006-07-26 07:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dirtt 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.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
2006-07-26 07:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a whole list of free virus removal tools - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_anti_virus.html
I have tried many of them, hands down - AVG Anti-virus has been the most effective. I have recommended AVG to hundreds of clients.
2006-07-26 15:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i recommand you to use firefox.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
firefox can edit which site/popup to block and unblock.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-07-26 19:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG free - http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-free
2006-07-26 07:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by shmifty__14 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its Free it won't do anything.
Try Norton
2006-07-26 07:43:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have comcast internet the best one is MacAffee securety center (its free if u got comcast other wise it is kinda expensive)
2006-07-27 06:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is antivir.. it even captures those missed by Norton when i Checked it in my system.. excellent performance..
2006-07-26 07:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by nfle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋