Not into paying another 80$ just to RENEW Norton.
2007-02-13 13:02:53 · 16 answers · asked by Zoe 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG is a very good anti-virus and is absolutely spyware/virus free, there are no gimmicks with it. And also spybot and adaware are good for spyware removal. They have nothing to do with viruses, I dont know why people are suggesting them for viruses.
2007-02-13 13:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by mzydorczyk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok your in luck because this is what I do for a living. I am all about getting and giving free software. I use software written by a company called Grisoft. They not only have anti-virus software but they also have the anti-spyware software which both work very well.
All you have to do is go to ...
http://www.free.grisoft.com
This is AVG's free versions which work just great. You can cut and paste the URL into your browser.
Be sure to un-install the Nortons software because other wise it will not allow you to download another anti-virus program into your system without trying to destory on another. Nortons is installed under the add/remove programs under Nortons or even Symantec.
Hope this helps
2007-02-13 13:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by rebecca_helpdesk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Free and Good are not going to go together for Anit-Virus Software. If you do find a "Free" Anti-Virus software program on the internet be very careful it is most likey either a fraud or actually will put Spyware on your system.
If you just want Anti Adware Ad-Aware by Lavasoft is pretty good and it is free. Just be sure you are getting the one from Lavasoft, others with similar names are actually Spyware. But the problem with Ad-Aware is that it does not include an Anti-Virus program.
I don't really like Norton either, but have had pretty good luck with Anti-Cyber Crime professional by Secure Resoltions. It is not free but it is only $40 for two licences, I think they still have a $30 version that includes just 1 license.
2007-02-13 13:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by OC1999 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site provides great step by step instructions on removing spyware and viruses using free downloadable software. Just go to the site and click on the Spyware Removal tab and follow the instructions.
2007-02-13 13:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Niko Kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free Anti-Spyware:
--SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY http://www.safer-networking.org/ Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
--AD-AWARE http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware Download and install Ad-Aware. You should use this program to scan your computer on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
--SpywareGuard http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
--SpywareBlaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place. Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions. After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items.
Free ANTI-VIRUS and Firewall Programs:
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE It is very important that you have anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
--AVG Anti-Virus http://www.grisoft.com
--ZoneAlarm Anti-virus/Firewall http://www.zonelabs.com
2007-02-13 13:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
truly there is not any suitable or ultimate virus scanner each and each of them has their perks and defects. actual i'm sorry yet as quickly as you computing gadget is contaminated your computing gadget would sustain harm and it won't unavoidably make it run like new yet WHAT EVER YOU DO do no longer deploy ANY VIRUS SCANNERS OF the cyber web in case you computing gadget is your computing gadget is already contaminated setting up some thing off the cyber web is like commencing your front door to a gaggle of serial killers this is a huge mistake this would permit extra viruses on your computing gadget making the area worse detect a scanner that matches your needs and has the techniques what you prefer deploy it onto a transportable disc or circulate purchase the respectable version from the save then placed it on your computing gadget with out the cyber web and do away with the viruses
2016-09-29 02:14:20 · answer #6 · answered by gazdecki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast anti-virus Home Edition : www.avast.com
Note: it doesn't offer spyware protection, for that, get Ad-Aware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
2007-02-13 13:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton's crap anyways. Here is a list of free antivirus http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html
2007-02-13 13:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ad-aware and spybot are very good, I use them all the time and they are free, much better than norton.
2007-02-13 13:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to download.com and read the reviews and pick the software of your choice! Peace!
2007-02-13 13:06:45 · answer #10 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋