Whats the best free computer protection?

Question

I've got windows defender and i've got ad-aware and i've done a few scans but there's a flashing warning sign in the bottom right corner, it says things bout trojans worms and PSW and its really pissing me off how can i get rid of it and pop-ups. i use bt yahoo broadband but the pop ups come up in windows explorer.

Answer 1

Good day. Download AVG Antivirus. On the site below, scroll down. It is free. Laterz

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free

Answer 2

I had the same problem even I was using McAfee and I tried f-secure but nothing worked but avast which you can get free for more than a year.
remember to uninstall any other antvirus before downloading any new antivirus.
I strongly advice to try avast before anything else and it is advertised at well know trusted website i.e microsoft, im telling you this because I wasted lot of time because a lot of different answers

Answer 3

~ Well, there's a really good free program from Emisoft designed to specifically rid you computer of trojans and worms etc; it's called A-squared. I use it as part of my anti-malware arsenal.

From their site:
" Security must not be a privilege. Under this motto, Emsi Software provides the Malware scanner a-squared Free completely free of charge for private use.
But it is not a limited version, it is a full tool to clean your computer from Malware. Not only Spywares, as detected by classic Anti-Spyware programs, but also especially Trojans, Backdoors, Worms, Dialers, Keyloggers and a lot of other destructive pests, which makes it dangerous to surf the web."

Check it out here:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/


~ My anti-malware lineup is as follows:

Router firewall, plus Windows firewall

F-Secure anti-virus ( The makers of the Blacklight rootkit detector.)
http://www.f-secure.com/home_user/antivirus.html

Ewido:
http://www.ewido.net/en/

IE-spyad:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm

SpywareBlaster from javacool:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html

One of the best tips I can give you, is to make sure whatever programs you choose, ( and there are lots of good free ones available) are Updated Regularly and use the scans on a regular basis.

Happy and safe computing!

Answer 4

AVG does a free antivirus program and a free antispyware program. both are excellent and you should get them.
a firewall is recommended too, I use ZoneAlarm.

Dont go searching for "free antivirus software" or anything else because there are a LOT of rogue programs out there that pretend to be antiviruses and actually are malware themselves.

Answer 5

question: is this window from windows defender or from a third party pop up. If its from windows defender you need an anti-virus softwars FAST or else you will need to "redo" your computer from the ground up and in the process erasing all your files. If its from a third party you have spyware and adaware personal se should take care of it. happy computing!!!

Answer 6

I use AVG and it works really well.There is some more good ones out there.Try searching for "free antivirus downloads" it can be worded differently if you dont get the results you like.

Answer 7

i use these and they are all free have never had a major problem
try starting your pc in safe mode and run your anti virus and anti spyware or go to trend micro house call for online scan and removal also free
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
http://www.cnet.com for lots more

Answer 8

Ewido and AVG try Grissoft.com, they do Virus scan and Ewido does adware and spyware. It's free.

Answer 9

try avg free it wont cost anything and when down loaded it will scan and clean pc from any virouses or trojons

Answer 10

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