all i have got keep saying its free (a decoy to get you to there website)but they are NOT FREE .............
2006-07-27 23:33:18 · 22 answers · asked by moneyborn1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
The following are all FREE. Please check the rogue list at the end of my list. 75% of online "repair" programs are Malware themselves. (Both free and Pay)
Only download DIRECTLY from the manfacturarer. Others can be "ALTERED" versions of the origional good software. There are MANY versions of "GOOD" Software on the net that are really "BAD" altered origionals.
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.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
2006-07-27 23:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 22:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, nothing is free. Repeat: NOTHING IS FREE. Every single free item that you download has some kind of catch. There is at least a worm lurching in there. That is how these places make their money. They don't provide FREE stuff, for lazy hippies, out of the goodness in their hearts. It is their business and how they make a living. If you want antispyware then you must pay for it somehow. I suggest cash rather than a "FREE" virus.
REMEMBER: Sometimes things that are free actually cost more than things paid for in cash.
Also, please drink responsibly.
2006-07-27 23:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down load the Yahoo tool bar. It's totally free. Click on "More Yahoo" from the home page (at the top to your right) and then click the link for Antispyware.
2006-07-27 23:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by zphtar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's ad-aware but with no active spyware protection just manual scanning. It's a great anti-spyware application
There's Microsoft anti-spyware too it's good, free and with active protection, however it lets all Microsoft's spyware protocols pass by unseen...
And NO Yahoo toolbar doesn't have a real anti-spyware utility it's a "fake" doesn't prevent anything, maybe just when you have your borwser open. That shows how illetrate some people are regarding internet security
2006-07-27 23:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by BlackholeUSA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try the Miocrosoft antispyware ?
check it here: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
but thats not my favorite.
My favorite and the industry's best free tool was Ad-Aware software.
Check it here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
you can download teh personal version and be a happy fellow. or for better performance go for teh pro version which will cost $50(USD)
Have a nice time.
2006-07-27 23:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by Gangavalli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Avast i use it and ive never paid anything i download for free and its an excellent anti virus ect.. thy do have items to buy ect but there is definatly free downloads... also Spybot is an excellent free spyware, very easy to download too
2006-07-27 23:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by she wolf. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free stuff is crap. I got a program on 12-23 and cost me $60 but the computer is working great again.
2016-03-27 03:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Windows Defender. Go to microsoft.com. But you must have a genuine version of windows xp.
2006-07-27 23:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by projectileman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
housecall.com is totally free. it's web based and it helps if you can use the java kernel, but it works great. it's a trend pc-cillin product and they never ask for a dime.
if this helps:
www.housecall.com
2006-07-27 23:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by pyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋