Which is the best free virus software and firewall to install on windows xp, that will get rid of anything nasty on my pc
2006-08-31 03:15:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Microsoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-08-31 03:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've had very good success with these programs
AVG Free Antivirus. At the same location Ewido Anti-Spyware.
Free Firewall - Comodo Personal Firewall
I also use McAfee SiteAdvisor to avoid the bad websites
2006-08-31 03:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZoneAlarm, SpyBot Search and Destroy, AVG Free Edition, AdAware SE Personal and Windows Defender
2006-08-31 03:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG for anitvirus is free, and Zonealarm is a good firewall. Just disable XP's own firewall if using Zonealarm.
2006-08-31 03:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton Systemworks Premier is my choice and I use PC tools' SpyDoctor for spyware, adware, malware removal.
There are many good ones so it really comes down to your preference. Most anti-virus software has a trial period, so you can test them out and see if they suit your needs.
There are also various (free) online anti-virus programs and anti-spy/mal/adware out there.
2006-08-31 03:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by groovusy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG for virus. I use windows firewall.
2006-08-31 03:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by Pete T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no one program that will do anything. ZoneAlarm has a free version of their firewall, and you can also get a complete security suite from them that will do it all.
2006-08-31 03:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by justhoughtidcheck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on which application has greater as much as date "virus definition" data. Any answer is of venture. i might wager the av-xp is powerful except the McAfee application is up as much as now too. finding on the severity of the an infection, it may desire to be maximum suitable to leave it on my own. Anti virus application has develop into worse than the virus themselves.
2016-10-01 03:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is a good free virus checker..
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Firewall - Zone Alarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
2006-08-31 03:20:41 · answer #9 · answered by Gooner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG for antivirus, ZoneAlarm for firewall...both are free.
2006-08-31 03:17:47 · answer #10 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋