2006-09-03 07:16:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
http://free.grisoft.com <--excellent virus scanner (free)
http://www.lavasoft.com <--free spyware/trojan/virus scanner
use them both
2006-09-03 07:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by clunkleo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cheapest way is to stop using the internet but I guess that isn't the answer you're looking for.
Use a router to connect to the internet and use NATS translation to stealth all your computer ports.
Use a software firewall that vets all outgoing transmissions, Zone Alarm or Comodo are good examples.
Install and use a good AV product, NOD32 is cheap and has a very light footprint.
Install and use a good anti-spyware product, Ad Aware and Spybot are examples of these.
Don't open any attachments to emails from people you don't know.
Set up your email so that all emails from people not in your address book go to the junk folder.
Don't download and install any file sharing software
Don't download and install any software from a non-manufacturer site.
Don't buy second hand software from car-boot sales or Ebay.
The reference below is for a free newsletter that contains tons of info on this and many other windows topics. The archives are searchable so happy hunting.
2006-09-03 12:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by CeeVee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are also an commecrial virus killer is Kabasky, from Russia. and lately, here goes an free version of it, give them an email, you will get an working active code and download an free full version.
if there are still not the good choice above, just try this one.
good luck. :)
2006-09-03 07:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo will provide Norton Spyware Scan for free with Yahoo Toolbar
Google pack includes Norton AntiVirus 2005 for free for 6 months. ( http://pack.google.com )
Also check http://www.filehippo.com for some free stuff.
2006-09-03 07:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by mattribbins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use AVAST Home Edition Antivirus...totlayy FREE for personal use
There are aseveral free on the market, but I personally prefer this one...comes with a lot of handy features
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http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
All what you need to do is download it from:
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Then register for a free serial within 60 days from:
http://www.avast.com/i_kat_207.php?lang=ENG
2006-09-03 07:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by ...Sky the Limits... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as most users have recommended AVG AntiVirus from Grisoft.
I have also heard that ZoneAlarm's anti virus product is also good.
I personally use and recommend AVG
2006-09-04 07:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by JonT774 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 07:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by riesgo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use www.my-etrust.com/microsoft
They have a full year free anti-virus that's endorsed by Microsoft!
2006-09-03 07:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by FlaCB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast Home Edition is free - www.avast.com - and it updates itself every couple of days.
2006-09-03 07:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nortan anti virus is cheap
and dont download anti virus software because they just put more viruses on your computer
2006-09-03 07:23:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG free edition.i think is the best.
try:http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
2006-09-03 07:28:59 · answer #11 · answered by yiannis the greek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋