where can i get a good online pc scan?

Answer 1

I do not use or recommend MOST on line scans as most are rogue programs that will tell you they found something and try and sell you the fix.
See the rogue list at the end of my post for safe ones.

I prefer to have the scans on my computer and the following are 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

Answer 2

if your looking for an antiviris program i use anti -vir guard

here is the link its free and it catches everything
http://www.free-av.com/

if u want to check how your computer is running
there is a site called pcpitstop that scans your computer to see what if anything could be wrong with it.

http://www.pcpitstop.com/

u can find spybot search and destroy as well as ad-aware at www.downloads.com
just type these in to the search area and get the free download
make sure u check for updates after installing all of these and then do a complete scan on your computer .

Answer 3

Norton, Mcafee, housecalls (trend micro) and avast all have online activeX scanners...avast is a free download as well for real time scanning while surfing....registration for life is free
search for the free online scanners or get avast here
http://www.avast.com

Answer 4

Get PC DOC PRO

Answer 5

to find an remove spyware try Ad-aware Personal

Answer 6

This is very good:

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

You need IE.

Answer 7

mcfee or symantec