Was wondering if anyone had a secret link to find some free reliable spyware and anitvirus software. I know about d/l.com but I know some people have hook ups and was wondering if someone could help me. thanks in adavnce!
2006-09-11 05:17:26 · 10 answers · asked by Q 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Unfortunately with todays malware it is important to use a whole battery of programs to get adequate protection. These are my recommendations, all of which are free but still excellent products:
Antivirus:
Avast (Free) : http://www.avast.com
Antitrojan:
Ewido (14 day trial but excellent so had to include) - http://www.ewido.net/en/
Antispyware/antiAdware:
Spybot Search and Destroy - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Tutorial for spybot: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html
Lavasoft Ad-aware SE Personal - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Tutorialfor ad-aware: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial48.html
SpywareBlaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Tutorial for spywareblaster: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html
The Microsoft Antispyware: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Tutorial for MSAS: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial98.html
Firewall:
Kerio Free: http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html
And a tutorial on good practices on staying safe on the internet:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial82.html
If you think you may be still infected after using the below programs and want an expert to help you for free, you can post a hijackthis log at my forum. Instructions for doing so can be found here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html
Hope this helps.
2006-09-14 05:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by grinler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 09:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The archives on dowload.com have been scanned & confirmed virus-free, and some of the programs like SpyBot and AVG free are as good (if not better) than many commercial programs.
When dealing with cracked/bootleg copies of software from the warez newsgroups or secret sites, you're much more likely to run across worms/trojans and other crap you don't wan't... Instead of getting hooked up, it's a nasty hook in the bait ;)
2006-09-11 05:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by C-Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to cnet.com and use their downloads. They have a list on the left hand side.. chose Anti-Spy / Anti Virus .. and click on that . Some of the programs are free ! Good Luck ! :)
2006-09-11 05:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We suggest AVG free edition, Nortons doesnt catch trojans very well. Visit www.free.grisoft.com or www.filehippo.com (thats a free software site).
2006-09-11 05:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avg has both anti virus and anti spyware
2006-09-11 05:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad-Aware:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
Spybot - Search & Destroy:
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
ClamWin:
http://www.download.com/ClamWin-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10514511.html?tag=lst-0-1
Also do a Google search for more solutions.
2006-09-11 05:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and click on "anti-virus" on the left, there is this free and good anti virus, it's called AVG, download it, and then click on "anti-spyware" and choose a free anti-spyware program.
2006-09-11 05:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try these two free applications:
Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/
AdAware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
2006-09-11 05:22:20 · answer #9 · answered by dontknow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Google it.
2006-09-11 05:20:45 · answer #10 · answered by shipman824 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋