i don't have enough computer systems informations. I just know my pc has Avast antivirus progam and Spybot search&destroy. Eventhough when i download a file from a friend , my settings says "antivirus check could not finish" What should i do? Is my pc in danger? Everybody says different antivirus program for example one of my friends recommended to download this "http://www.yousendit.com/download/2gvKwga2UTl5TA%3D%3D" from www.nod32.com
What should i do , whome i trust :(
2006-12-22 02:16:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It seems that your Avast antivirus program is not working properly, if it cannot finish the scan. And yes, that would put your PC in danger. As other people have said, one of the best free anti-virus programs is Grisoft AVG Free Edition, which you can download at http://free.grisoft.com/. Spybot Search&Destroy is good for an antispyware scanner, but this still leaves you without a firewall - another security essential. If you're willing to pay for a commercial anti-virus program, you can always get one bundled with a firewall, like Norton Internet Security (a virus-scan, firewall, anti-spyware, and anti-phishing bundle). But if you want to use as much free software as possible you can keep AVG and buy a standalone firewall, such as McAfee Personal Firewall Plus. I don't recommend trying a free firewall program as most of them are not as effective as commercial versions (i.e. they filter only incoming, not outgoing traffic), unlike free anti-virus programs which can be as good as the paid ones.
2006-12-22 02:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by ComputerNerd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't use any antivirus, unless you count Mac OS X. Nearly six years on the market and still no viruses. Makes me wonder why anyone would waste their time with Windows.
2006-12-22 02:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by nospamcwt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay your computer has to have a virus protection program and u could just set it up. ir just go to google and type nortonantivirus and hit enter and when you come to the page just find where it says download and just click download and u will be all set up.
2006-12-22 02:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nod32 is a very good antivirus nd one of its kind but very difficult if u r novice.. i would suggest go to grisoft.com and download the free avg install update nd scan.. and do update everyday..
2006-12-22 02:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by Neo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Norton Internet Security 2007. It both protects your computer against viruses but against identity theft and fraudulent sites.
2006-12-22 02:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try avira antivir but dont uninstall avast.while installing avira choose custom installation and uncheck the checkbox with active guard or else the avast shield wil be down
2006-12-22 02:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by srinath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is the best free anti virus
McAfee is not bad also but requires payment
2006-12-22 02:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by Kenz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm using Avira AntiVir and it's really good! Why don't you try it out? You can download it here: http://free-av.com
2006-12-22 02:23:41 · answer #8 · answered by Aané 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avg free antivirus software is the best free one around...
2006-12-22 02:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by LJK 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the good anti virus is avg 7.5 anti virus
2006-12-22 02:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by Sonu G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋