Can anyone give me a free download and free cleaner for my computer. it's gone completly bonkers..... please help. everytime i download something it asks me to pay for it. isnt there a free one?? please send link for it x
2006-10-19 03:16:53 · 11 answers · asked by miss_power86 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG free from grisoft.com
Use it all the time, it is free, regularly updated(free) and upto now nothing has got past it!
2006-10-19 03:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you say bonkers, what is it doing? A registry cleaner will only clear out old unused files. You may have to try a repair installation from the os disc, or you may have malware. (malicious software).
Or you may just need to try System Restore at Start - programs -accessories - system tools - system restore.
All these programs work and are free;
Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Zone Alarm firewall is free for personal use and stops unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. It's fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.
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 - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
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
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.
2006-10-19 10:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go. http://www.ccleaner.com/download/
Now, don't panic when you see the PayPal sign there, it's asking you to donate, if you can. It's a free download.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ is where you can download a good antispyware software program and, again, they ask for your donations, but they're absolutely free, too.
All the best.
Cheers.
2006-10-19 10:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kaspersky.com offer a free trial for a month and on their website you can scan certain programmes you suspect of having a Virus
2006-10-19 10:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by stephen m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two that I have used for years, and can completely vouch for are:
spybot
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html
and adaware by Lavasoft
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Download both of these, and update/run them once a week. I think you will be pleased.
They are completely free.
Good luck!
2006-10-19 10:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive been useing CCLEANER for a long time, havent paid a dime, and to me, this is the best. Give it a try. I am so impressed that I will be DONATING to them shortly. Good luck.
2006-10-19 17:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by D.C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spybot search and destroy is a good free one
2006-10-19 10:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Lou 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.techspot.com/downloads/1278-hitman-pro.html
2006-10-19 10:20:06 · answer #8 · answered by smartestassofthemall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try CCleaner.com - brilliant and free!
2006-10-19 10:20:54 · answer #9 · answered by RICHARD G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to download.com... there are a lot of free trial softwares there... i'm sure there's a cleaner there... just search for it
2006-10-19 10:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by harry_potter 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋