i have searcher and destroy spybot-avg free edition.is this all right
or do i need.some thing else.i am looking for a free download.
that is safe to download.with out trying to add on something
2007-01-24 02:39:09 · 21 answers · asked by peter o 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
that will not take up to much space.because.i need space for something else.
2007-01-24 02:41:34 · update #1
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
You need all three anti spyware programs;
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. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages 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 -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2007-01-24 02:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use AVG Free Edition, Windows Firewall, Spyware Doctor and Spybot
Never get a single infection
2007-01-24 02:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Peter R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McAfee Security suite it's quick and easy but you must keep it up to date buy purchasing the subscription. Also just stay away from bad websites, sites that you try and get cracks for software or free sites for naughty material. Also stay way from file sharing such as lime wire. Then you really shouldn't have any problems at all.
McAfee Security suite it's quick and easy but you must keep it up to date buy purchasing the subscription. Also just stay away from bad websites, sites that you try and get cracks for software or free sites for naughty material. Also stay way from file sharing such as lime wire. Then you really shouldn't have any problems at all.
Free products are ok but they just won't get the job done and you might need a few of the free programs to do it all then you have all these programs running in the background slowing down your machine, then you download more free ones cause you think the ones you have don't work and the endless cycle begins. You just junk up your machine to save a few bucks. Also sometimes you have to be a little bit more advanced to take full advantage of the freebies. I went through this myself for years.
If you want to try some out, just go to www.download.com you’ll find some free ones there and you can also purchase/demo a bunch too.
2007-01-24 02:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nick C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For free downloads you generally can get only anti-spyware and virus scanners, there are some firewallls out there just a case of searching for them, a good edition to use is AVG, a good anti-virus would be AVAST! search for it through google.
If your looking for maximum security you are looking for a good anti-virus, spyware remover and firewall, all with a good 20 mins search should be found.
2007-01-24 02:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by archaeologia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a virus protector, spywear, etc. My advice to you is to download a 30 day trial security suite from Zone alarm and if you are happy with it after the 30 days, then purchase it. I only use Zone Alarm because I find it the best.
2007-01-24 02:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by CT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Avira is the best antivirus of all time, it guarantes you a full protection of your pc. You can download it for free here http://bitly.com/1sW44jr
2014-08-21 13:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Zone Alarm and like it. (free) I had gone to cyberansers and asked that very question . I'd recommend cyberansers for anything you want to know , a very helpful group.
2007-01-24 02:42:55 · answer #7 · answered by lucyshines49 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 main things !!
1. a fire wall (not a free one, worth paying for this. macafee or norton)
2. an antivirus programme (not a free one, worth paying for this. macafee or norton)
3. anti spyware (the above 1,2 usually come as a package but ignor any claims them make at offering anti spyware. they are usless.. get a programme designed especially for this task alone)
and 4. a registry cleaner
2007-01-24 02:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try anti-virus software. This is free and works good:
www.avast.com
Also for spy-ware, you can install ad-aware which is free.
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
2007-01-24 02:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download.com has tons of free spyware
But some spyware only has free trials but it's still useful to use
2007-01-24 02:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by *Daisy*Pop* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋