I got a new computer about a month ago and the security program on it is about to expire and in order to renew it I have to pay about $50, so I was wondering if there was any free protection out there.
2007-01-29 08:22:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
There are lots around but the question you must ask yourself is how much value do you place on your computer and it's security.
While there are some pretty good free programs around, none of them are as powerful as the better ones that you need to pay money for. It really depends on what you will be doing with your computer.
But you must have a good anti-virus as well as anti-spyware.
A top anti-spyware program will cost you $20.
Regards, Zyfert http://spyware.cybersprout.com
2007-01-29 09:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Zyfert 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-26 08:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.
AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.spybot.info/
http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
2007-01-29 08:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For good, free and recommended security programs, please go here
http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/219333/an/0/page/0#219333
I recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed).
If you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster.
If you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site.
Please ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection and check for any updates when you first download them.
2007-01-29 08:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well may i ask you what program you have on your computer because i could easily get a keygen or password for you to use it forever if you tell me what the exact program is and what year and so on..
2007-01-29 08:36:18 · answer #5 · answered by blazncaczn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i reckon u should download avast home edition: www.avast.com << and u can gt a free 12 month registration, u can always register it every 12 months for free. try it out! i have it and its works so damn good!
2007-01-29 08:38:26 · answer #6 · answered by JackTheRipperDude!_ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.download.com/3101-20_4-0-5.html?tag=nav_next
this is free antivirus
http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm/3000-10435_4-10550364.html?tag=lst-4-1
this is free firewall
i am using this for years and viruses are not a trouble for me
2007-01-29 08:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by goreuser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free.grisoft.com
www.clamwin.com
www.safer-networking.org
www.lavasoftusa.com
2007-01-29 08:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋