i just bought a computer from a friend, she had it completely cleaned out , there was nothing but a my documents folder, recycle bin, and my computer folder on it, so i bought it to go online , thinking i could put some virus protection on it because i had bought the new Norton for my old pute....well, uh, i cant find the disc now so i cant put it on new/used computer...i really hate to go buy another...is there a cheaper way - like just download from a website and pay (as little as possible) with a debit card...safely and cheaply is what i need...any advise?
2006-12-29 12:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by beachnut222000 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Download and install two things
1. Download and install Segate Personnel Firewall which is completely free. It will prevent viruses from coming into your computer without your permission.
You can download Segate Personnel Firewall from the following link
http://www.symantec.com
2. Download and install AVG Free Version 7.5 which is again completely free. It will scan your computer from the previous viruses and remove them from your computer. Next time whenever you download any file, scan it with AVG. you can download it from Internet from the following link.
http://free.grisoft.com
I will recommend only above software for better protection. As I am also using the above.
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2006-12-29 18:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way you will get a virus onto you PC is if you allow one to be installed.
The basic rule is: Don't open any unsolicited email attachments (and be careful of ones even sent from known senders too).
There are quite a few free anti-virus programs you can download. There is also ZoneAlarm, which is a great firewall and is also free to download too.
2006-12-29 21:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by Radiohead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything on the net is free you just need to know where to go to find it but first go to zonelab and download there firewall then surf the net antivirus should come 2nd compared to a firewall when going online.
2006-12-29 21:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-12-31 06:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can purchase norton (or others) online but i would recommend getting the installation cd-rom in case its needed at some point.
2006-12-29 21:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋