good 4 u !!!
2006-08-14 00:44:03
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answered by Razor 4
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You need more than just anti-virus, but the following protection software is all FREE.
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)http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
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/windowsxp/using/security/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497
2006-08-14 01:08:25
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answered by space_man_stitch 6
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Anti-virus software has come a long way from the days when you had to pay for protection,there are numerous free downloads avalible for home users
avast 4.7 (http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html)is a good anti-virus program,and what i like about this program is its ease of use,it takes less than 3 minutes to install and around a minute to update,and its very good at detecting and cleaning stubborn viruses,also it has seven on-access scanners and a virus recovery database
a.v.g is a popular program used by thousands of users,it has a simple interface and regular updates,you can download this program from http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/.
anti-vir is a tried and tested program and does a good job at cleaning and protecting your p.c,i havent tried this one ,but i have heard some posotive reports about it
also why not try this anti-spyware program made by the same company who make a.v.g.....ewido anti-spyware(http://www.ewido.net/en/)works well to identify and clean all of the latest spyware,and protects you from future attacks
also try these anti-spyware programs
(1)spybot....http://www.safer-networking.org/
(2)adaware...http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(3)spyware blaster..http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
(4)windows defender....http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&displaylang=en
hope this info has been of help
good luck
2006-08-14 09:36:12
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answered by brianthesnail123 7
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For example get the Google Pack, it comes with a free virus scanner subscription.
2006-08-14 00:43:04
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answered by ycareabout2moro 2
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i have used AVG on and stale for years without difficulty. with the exception of being loose, it also makes use of fewer elements than an rather good type of the paid classes, that could sluggish something inspite of the undeniable fact that the present pcs right down to a crawl. for sure, I also use immediately ahead sense, like no longer taking off unknown attachments or taking off information from a floppy without scanning. Periodically i will use the craze Housecall on-line verify merely to be constructive. I have Spybot or AdAware on any pc i take advantage of, and my e-mail classes are set to shovel maximum unsolicited mail into its personal folder.
2016-11-25 00:15:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes
There are free online checking services computer virus available
Pandasoft and Trendmicro are those I know of and they work well too.
Do a google search.
2006-08-14 00:43:23
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answered by Mohan 4
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Download, install, update and run AVG Anti-Virus. It is 100% Free for personal use and works great. It updates itself and can be set to run virus scans automatically.
AVG and many other free anti-virus downloads can be found here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_anti_virus.html
If you would like installation instructions for AVG go here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to_install_avg_anti_virus.html
If you would like to learn how to remove viruses go here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to_remove_viruses.html
I hope this helps!
2006-08-14 01:04:43
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answered by Anonymous
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If you had to do that and is installed automatically, that seems to be dangerous. If you downloaded it and installed, I don't recommend you to have trial versions of antivirus softwares. Install a registered or cracked version and update the software weekly.
2006-08-14 00:45:10
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answered by foniboki 4
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I recommend this free antivirus program It is called antivir.
2006-08-14 02:39:42
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answered by Anonymous
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You can download all these free. link below, Good luck!
2006-08-14 00:42:00
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answered by Rowdy answers 6
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never do that, its not safe, those are actually virus'. if u really want to clean your computer do a disk cleanup and defragmentation.
2006-08-14 00:42:45
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answered by Amber 2
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