Free software to clear viruses and clean up my pc?

Question

Hi, does any one know of any free software that can clean up my pc and also get rid of any viruses

Answer 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.

Answer 2

Sounds like you need to visit Trend Micro and run their on-line scan called Housecall. Very effective, stand alone scan that checks for and deletes anything dodgy.

The best bit is that (yes, it's free) it will detect malware, incl;uding viruses that normally have the ability to cancel or bypass your on-board virus protection (such as Nortons).

Highly recommend it, use it myself at least once a month, on top of Windows firewall, Norton AntiVirus (run all the time), Spybot & AdAware, which I run at least once a week. Both these last 2 are free to download and have regular updates.

Answer 3

try searching for free antivirus on the net. You can also find softwares on these urls:
http://www.softwareclub.ws
http://www.download.com
there are antivirus softwares here and I found may useful programs in these URL's but its best to search in Yahoo or Google. You can try using Grisoft's AVG antivirus. Just remember the word FREE and avoid the word TRIAL that makes the software a headache. Goodluck! ^_^

Answer 4

I use AVG FREE Edition 7.5 You can download it free at " Grisoft.com"
You will need to uninstall any anti virus program you now have in order for the download to work. Never run two anti virus programs on your PC, it will screw up things. This free edition does not have spyware protection, so you will need to have something to scan for spyware, like SpyBot Search & Destroy, which is free also. Look for it at " Ewido.net"

Answer 5

for the best security which i have used for a long time get the folowing products, they are all free and very low on system resources:

FOR ANTIVIRUS:
get avira anti-vir personal edition it is the best free antivirus and has the best detection rates out of the 3 free av's with AVG at 82% avast at 88% and avira personal editon at 94%
http://www.free-av.com/
Avira offers: 1.Extensive Malware Recognition of viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, worms, etc. 2.Automatic incremental updates of antivirus signatures, engine and entire software 3.Permanent virus protection, with Virus Guard real time monitoring 4.Install and configuration in just a couple of steps, setup to protect your PC in minutes 5.Virus protection against known and unknown threats, using an advanced heuristic system 6.Scheduler where you can set the scanner to make automatic virus scans or updates on your system 7.Forum and phone support

FOR ANTISPYWARE:
get spyware terminator it has real time monitoring and automatic updates, it is also very low on system resources and best of all it's free and not on the rogue spyware list. you can get it from http://www.spywareterminator.com/ i have used it for a long time it has HIPS, Real time shield, and if you want an integrated real time monitor from clam win antivirus. also a right click scan for windows explorer

Answer 6

Clamwin Antivirus
SpyBot Search and Destroy
Adaware Free Version
CCleaner

Download and run these in this order with their updated databases. You should be good to go. Uninstall everything shady. (Download programs etc)

Answer 7

For a start, Ad Aware to remove tracking cookies, can also try CCleaners or Tuneup utilities 2008 (30 free trial only).

Answer 8

Here's a list of free virus cleaners http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html

Answer 9

Sarah c's lengthy reply lists everything you would want! Seconded.

Answer 10

i would recommend using adaware personal that you can get from download.com plus any other software like spyware doctor which you can get from there