to protect your computer from deadly viruses
2007-01-25 20:25:10 · 8 answers · asked by cuddlybear 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I use Avast and have for many years with no problems. Also go to their web site and they have a Virus Scanner on their site you can scan while there to make sure you do not have any. Avast updates itself automatically in real time. You can also do an update by right clicking the icon in your taskbar and update it there if you are worried.
http://www.avast.com
2007-01-25 23:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on whether you're willing to open your wallet for a PC security program, or are happy to settle for free programs which will not protect you as well?
There are many independent tests carried out on anti virus/spyware software (e.g. AV Comparatives, Virus.gr, MIRT & Virus Total) and free products such as AVG and Avast consistently appear at the bottom of all tests carried out.
From a personal perspective I would never go back to free protection such as that offered by AVG, Avast, Spybot, Lavasoft, etc. I administor a whole stream of computers which I used to setup using this protection. 2 years ago+ this was fine, but over the last 12months, the amount of maintenance and manual removal of malware has become ridiculous.
I have since moved onto next-generation security software (not that purely reliant on signatures) therefore programs such as Prevx1, Kaspersky and F-Secure have kept my workload down to a minimum.
FREE may be a big selling point, but "you get what you pay for" as they say...
2007-01-26 05:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Secure Expert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't seen anyone die from a virus yet :) Apart from that: Having a virusscanner is a good first line of defense. But make sure it is up to date (most virusscanners are able to check for updates on regular bases. Set this to at least once a day).
Another great help are CCleaner and AdAware (both freeware). Not only virusses, but trojans and spyware can also mess up your computer. Run these programs at least once per month.
2007-01-26 04:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by pete_can_do 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my humble opinion i don't think a freeware antivirus will do the job, it can protect you from some viruses but not from all.
i think the difference is that the companies who produce commercial antivirus software have more power than the ones who produce the free ones.
2007-01-26 04:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton, AVG, Avast are free antivirus software.
You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html
2007-01-26 14:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by asa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont be completely protected as avast and avg for that matter dont have great protection and let many virus's thru and have other problems
2007-01-26 05:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apart from antivirus, you will need antispywares, you can download them all
avg free antispyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
spybot s&d free
http://www.spybot.info
and do not forget to get the free license code for avast
2007-01-26 04:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can do the job, but for online stuff u need McAfe or Norton the best, u can it as a pirated also.
to get a pirated le me know i can give u the link
2007-01-26 04:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by newoldnew99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋