2007-02-14 02:29:02 · 18 answers · asked by SCOTT H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
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
2007-02-14 02:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Type in AVG FREE.
A very good, totally free anti-virus package.
2007-02-14 10:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
avg free for anti virus software
ad-aware personal for adware/spyware/malware
zone alarm for a firewall.
thatcovers all the windows bases. but even better solution is switch to linux. as most anything you need is free.
2007-02-14 10:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by james B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(1) Avg free anti virus software
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Or
ewido anti-spyware 4.0 now called AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC.
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Check for and remove viruses
Get rid of junk on your hard disk
Improve your PC's performance
Protection Center
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
Keep hackers and unwanted software at bay and learn about some quick ways to keep your PC secure.
Tune Up Center
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/tuneup.htm
Like a car, your PC needs regular maintenance to help keep it in tip-top shape.
Online Browser Security Tester
Scanit's Browser Security Test automatically checks your browser for various security problems. When the test is finished you get a complete report explaining the discovered vulnerabilities, their impact and how to eliminate them.
http://bcheck.scanit.be/bcheck/
2007-02-14 10:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html - Bitdefender 8 doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
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.
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
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
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
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.
2007-02-14 10:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bit defender is one of the best antivirus softwares and it is also available free
BitDefender Free Edition v.7 is available at
http://downloads.vnunet.com/download/anti-virus/bitdefender+free+edition/_445.html
enjoy (:-)
2007-02-14 10:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by harshabi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG Anti-virus is free for home users, try...
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/40/lng/ww
Hope that helps!
2007-02-14 10:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by SMarT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always recommend AVG as the best free antivirus:
http://free.grisoft.com
2007-02-14 10:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
avg i good had that for awhile then got a new computer an norton was installed thats great but cost round £30 a year
2007-02-14 10:39:28 · answer #9 · answered by sampepsimum 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.zonelabs.com/ (firewall)
http://www.lavasoft.com/ (ad-aware)
http://www.safer-networking.org/ (spybot s&d)
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ (avg Anti-Virus)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ (Crap Cleaner)
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/files/EClea2_0.exe (Easy Cleaner)
http://www.download.com/ (A useful site for just about anything & everything else)
2007-02-14 18:13:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋