do i have to pay for antivirus program if i have already got the disc? isn't there a way of getting it cheaper or free?
2006-08-18 00:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
First throw the disk away.
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
2006-08-18 00:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 23:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Andre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get free software or free trials but do not pay the money without trying it out first.
Be careful though, the one you install will have to be removed completely if you decide to replace it, otherwise neither will work.
The worst culprit is Norton where new versions cannot be installed over old ones and even installing is tricky. Two hours on the help line last time.
Their software is wonderful though.
2006-08-18 05:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The anti-virus software is one thing - getting the updates to ID the new viruses (virii) is the most important part. If your signature files are more than a few days old, your chance of getting a virus increases exponentially!
2006-08-18 01:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Dan K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not find something else to use as an antivirus programme. There's loads online.. and many of them free. Try avast.. its fab.. but I'm sure others out there will have others they would advise
2006-08-18 00:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it requires a serial, somebody told me to go to www.seriall.com but as this is illigal i dont advise it, so try at own risk but there are many freeware antivirus programs on freeware.com
hope this helps
2006-08-18 00:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by robertskinner2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG antivirus.
Totally free for individuals and free regular updates.
2006-08-18 00:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by JeffE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could search online for a crack or serial for the program.. but it is risky and illegal so i advise against it.
Torrent sites are your best bet for full programs that are cracked also.. many crack/serial sites contain viruses.
2006-08-18 00:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the AVG web site and get it free
2006-08-18 00:41:15 · answer #9 · answered by Better life @ Better world.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ran out get a new one.
2006-08-18 00:41:21 · answer #10 · answered by Homer Baby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋