Today my net is very slow, why is that? Please can you also tell me whats the best and free Anti-virus? I want to scan n remove hackers and virus.
Please give me that name, you are also using,
Many Thanks in advance
2007-01-31 20:00:19 · 11 answers · asked by Amelia 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
(1) Get you self a good antivirus or a free one .
(2) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot do that now .
(3) Also do an online virus scan to check what other viruses you have in your computer. If it still finds virus and spyware .
(4) Download hijackthis
(5) Post the hijackthis log on the hijackthis forum for the hijackthis experts to take a look
2007-02-01 01:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi try Norton Internet Security. You can download free for 15 days.
2007-02-01 04:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best free anti virus sofeware is McAfee at mcafee.com. Take care Heather
2007-02-06 18:07:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 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.
2007-02-01 04:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a couple of reasons why your connection is slow, there may be a lot of traffic today.
As for the malware, these programs will help remove it and prevent future problems.
You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for home use;
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.
As well as that, try running Ccleaner to clear out unwanted files. Use the Issues tool, then the Cleaner.
Then defragment the hard drive from Start - programs - accessories - system tools - disc defragnenter.
2007-02-01 04:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, try AVG Free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Or try demos/trials, like Kaspersky, Norton, Nod-32, BitDefender etc.
2007-02-01 04:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by clastraphobic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't tell you why your Net is slow but the best free antivirus software is AVG.
Find it here: http://downloads-free.org/antivirus
2007-02-01 04:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Geoff M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you telling us that you're on the net without security installed, and it's there for the asking ? I don't believe it !
2007-02-01 05:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im using spybot n avg
2007-02-05 06:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by ema(m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try nod32 antvirus
2007-02-01 06:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋