My AOL Safety and Security is not working and I can't even get it to load. I'm looking for something I can download that really works.
2006-07-31 07:19:31 · 11 answers · asked by IceFire 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
★★ 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
2006-07-31 07:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-29 13:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antivirus software’s are usually programs that help protect your personal computer
against most viruses, worms, Trojan's horses, and other unwanted invaders that will make
your computer "sick. Inches Viruses, worms, and the just like often perform malicious
acts, for instance deleting files, accessing personal info, or using your computer to be
able to attack other computers. So in order to protect your computer then you need to use
a Perfect Antivirus within your Pc.
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2014-09-12 05:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grisoft AVG, you can download a free version and its perfectly adequate, its my pc virus free for 3 years.
2006-07-31 07:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, there maybe something wrong with your IE.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any virus and spyware on webpage.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-07-31 21:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by firefox_great 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast is pretty good. It's for anti-virus. I've used it for a few years and have no complaints.
2006-07-31 07:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a great free protection software... try AVG antivirus and antispyware... go to www.grisoft.com
2006-07-31 07:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Bilbo B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend antivir for free antivirus
I recommend superantispyware for spyware (also free)
2006-07-31 07:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ahev used for years and highly recommend AVAST!
2006-07-31 07:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avg anti virus / spyboy
from http://www.download.com
free but not the best
2006-07-31 07:26:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋