How does one know of find out if they have been effected by a viruses or trojans??? My security provider scans my computer daily and it says NO VIRUSES FOUND, but I am curious about the way viruses and trojans effect and spread to other computers. Is there another way to check to see if I am effected by these computers bugs, besides trusting my security provider??? PLEASE LEAVE DETAILED DESCRIPTION IF SO!!!! Thanx!
2006-12-09 18:48:13 · 8 answers · asked by nay_nay 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You have to install an antiavirus and an anti spy ware. Also install suitable spam blockers. If you have l#all these the threate is less.But always avoid visiting unknown sites, they may contain viruses....! I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-13 15:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by RAS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need to have a top notch antivirus scannner. I don't know the name of your anti-virus scanner but let's say that it's good enough. There are signs that could give you a clue like your PC is getting too slow, open your browser and it has a different homepage, some of your softwares may not be working correctly, PC crash,....There's no scanner that can detect 100% of virus because they're popping up daily, that's why you need to keep your scanner update with the latest data bases. A software Firewall and Antispyware are a must if you're really worry about the security of your pc. Here's the link to a great firewall and antispyware:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?lid=zadb_zadown
http://www.spybot.com/en/download/index.html
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
2006-12-10 03:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site should answer your question. You will end up with a good knowledge to recoginize the symptoms of having a Malware infection.
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/computer_privacy_and_security.htm
It's not always malware related. This Microsoft site cover 10 common Internet Explorer issues.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/IEtopten.mspx
2006-12-10 03:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T Trust your security provider 100%. Virus, Spy-Ware, Mal-Ware, Root-kit are common threats and One program does not find them all. You need one program for each. Ad-aware is great for Spy ware. NOTHING is free ESPECIALLY from the Internet. So BE Wary
2006-12-10 03:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by cyphercrash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please visit and review the extensive help and support files of Microsoft on all known possible security issues.
They have many helpful tips and tricks to allay your concern. Most of them are supporte3d by downloadable programs provided free to Genuine Windows users.
2006-12-10 02:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by anieska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there's not - if you see some really strange things happening, your desktop background getting changed is an obvious one - then you'll know, but chances are if your correctly configured and up-to-date antivirus program says you're clean, you most likely are.
2006-12-10 02:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No nay.... it can't be. ur security softwares can find out that. But 1 is not enough. Update them daily and it is safer.
2006-12-10 03:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by n_l_a2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this. Is online.
antivirus.itbox.ro/index.php?page=norton
And this online too.
www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Try to get NIS6 from Norton. I am pleased.
2006-12-10 02:55:10 · answer #8 · answered by Radu M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋