2006-08-31 10:27:14 · 8 answers · asked by bonnie b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try one of the following programs. Viruses are usually spread by pop-up ads or file sharing programs such as Limewire, I recommend some pop-up blocker and firewall and a virus software.
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→ Scan your computer for spyware/adware using a FREE software from Microsoft called Windows Defender: »»http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
→ You can download a FREE antivirus software:
»» http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Programs/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
→ MSN Toolbar, includes Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter - FREE:
»» http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us
→Yahoo Toolbar with Pop-up blocker, spyware protection...FREE
»» http://companion.yahoo.com/ie
→Google toolbar:
»» http://toolbar.google.com/T4/?rd=f
→ Yahoo Toolbar with Anti-spy
»» http://toolbar.yahoo.com/
→ Scan your computer for spyware/adware:
»» http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/?ref=google_adw
→ Scan your computer for virus/trojans:
»» http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
→ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections:
»» http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
→Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC:
»» http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=sah
→ Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest security updates:
»» http://www.windowsupdate.com
→ You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer, it's the new version, fast, clean and secure:
»» http://www.windowsupdate.com
→ Security at home:
»» http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx
2006-08-31 15:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 07:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also you can get spybot and lavasoft adaware for free and free version of zonealarm which are all useful.
This article discusses the differences in security between IE and Firefox and benefits of Firefox
http://www.computer-projects.info/computer-security.html
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2006-08-31 12:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG is total junk. I recommend antivir free edition.
2006-08-31 14:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on the link http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=avg&tag=srch
2006-08-31 11:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by sodan 3ll 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here ya go..
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php
2006-08-31 10:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's because it doesn't exist. Try AVG.
2006-08-31 10:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.grisoft.com/
2006-08-31 10:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋