2006-08-12 07:19:46 · 13 answers · asked by fubby_spo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I do not know.............
2006-08-12 07:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by Reddbone*Wifey68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An effective AntiVirus program for the Windows Architecture is Grisoft's AVG AV. For a free program it does a remarkable job with resident shield and other features. I would also recommend using Firefox as a browser (if you are already not). Due to the security vulnerabilities in Interent Explorer which allow malware to be executed without your knowledge (until it's too late). You should also have a spyware/adware shield such as Spybot search and destroy or equivalent. I recomend not using Windows Internal Firewall software (which is almost totally useless). Use a commerical firewall software such as Black ICE with IDS, or McaFee.
2006-08-12 07:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by sexyangelbabee7735 1 · 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
2006-08-12 07:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a lesser known anti-virus called clamwin. It's always worked for me and I know that webhosts tend to use it (and they can get sued if they spread a virus). It would be a good idea to get ad-aware too. Just run it once a week and you'll be fine. Both can be found via google search. Then you can just download and install.
2006-08-12 07:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ben 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG Free Editon available at download.com or grisoft.com. Have used for about three years with no problems.
Also recommend that you get (a regularly run) an anti-spyware program. You can get Ad-aware for free at download.com also or lavasoft.com
2006-08-12 07:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast is a competent one. you are able to acquire the domicile version for unfastened. It additionally has information and cleaners on the area to help. you additionally can attempt domicile windows Defender. those are the two stable yet, there are a wealth of anti-virus application that artwork justa to boot.
2016-11-04 10:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by pachter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only update avg definition files once a day so its kind of useless if there is a virus outbreak so its best to pay for one after all your PC is more expensive.
2006-08-12 08:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Dodgy Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are looking for free anti virus download then AVG anti virus is free and good. try it.
2006-08-12 07:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by flori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avast is good but avg antivirus is better than that
u cn download it frm this link
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-free
2006-08-12 07:26:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avg is junk.I recommend this free antivirus.It is called antivir
2006-08-12 07:27:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
lots of them just visit downloads.com
2006-08-12 07:27:00 · answer #11 · answered by rock star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋