is AVG virus protection any good for my computer because i keep on getting pop ups and i know i have a virus.?

Question

i already installed it but know will it help cause i have like 200+ viruses.

AND EVERYTHING RUNS SLOW!!!!!!!!

ps. i have a lot of ad-ware and i did do a full search twice and evrey time i did it there were fewer and fewer viruses/detected threats.

AND I DID DE-FRAG AND EVER SINCE I INSTALLED AVG I HAVEN'T HAD ANY POP UPS. BUT IS THEREA FREE NON-TRIAL FOR 30 DAYS JUST A LIFETIME FOR FREE?

Answer 1

AVG is excellent, light, and much more nimble than Norton's or McAfee's. And yes, there is a free edition. It's not a trial, but free!!!

Just keep in mind that AntiVirus is not a panacea for all your security issues. It's a tool, and it's main job is to help protect your computer from viruses. It may or may not work in cleaning your system after it's already been infected.

And it may not help with some Spyware type malwares at all. Actually with some, nothing will, not even if you've got every single anti-spyware software installed. Most importantly, be careful what you install and run on your PC, especially if it's from a dubious source!!!

Answer 2

AVG is Excellent, Run Adaware SE Personal, delete all files that it finds, then run spybot search and destroy, delete all files that it finds, then run complete antivirus check, make sure to update the virus database before running the check, then after it's done, Right click on the hard drive icon, properties, disk cleanup.. then do a complete defrag... this should help...
1. Turn Off System Restore when performing above steps
2. Run only one spyware program at a time
3. Run Antivirus scan by itself after spyware scans. Good Luck

Answer 3

Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you have no an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on

http://www.spyware-detectors.net

You can download and scan your PC for free.

As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

After into safe mode,run a anti-spyware to killllllllll the spyware and adware on you pc.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

For basic security required by personal users, you require ONE anti-virus, ONE firewall and at least TWO anti-spyware. I have given the links to the best you can have for free, in each category. Get them all.
AVG(Download this : avg75free_432a904.exe): http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...

a-squared Free(Download a-squared FREE): http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/down...
Windows Defender(only for genuine Windows XP): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Comodo Personal Firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/...

To activate the real-time protection of Windows Defender, go to Tools > Options and tick 'Use Real Protection'. In case you don't have genuine Windows, you can use Spyware Terminator as a good substitute to Windows Defender.
http://www.spywareterminator.com/...

Here are some security tips:
1.Never use more than one anti-virus or firewall. There is a good possibility that they will fight each other. However, you can use as many anti-spywares as you wish, provided you use the real-time protection of only one of them.
2.Always keep the real-time scanning of your anti-virus and any one of your anti-spyware active. This feature always runs in the background and scans every file before it is opened, warning you if the file has any attached malware to it. Real-time scanning is known by different names for different security software, so don’t get confused. The most popular ones are ‘Real-time protection’, ‘Resident shield’, ‘Virus / Spyware Guard’ etc.
3.Keep all your security software updated, and manually scan your computer for spyware every 4-5 days and for viruses every 8-10 days. Most security software imply the use of automatic daily scanning, which is unnecessary and slows down the computer.

Answer 5

Get AVG and get a few antispyware programs also. Spyware is a common cause for loss in computer speed here is a list of free ones http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywareremovaltool.html

Answer 6

AVG works well, but there's a difference between viruses and spyware. You probably have a lot of spyware on your computer, and AVG can't help with that. Try Spybot or HijackThis, and see if they help.

Answer 7

AVG is good but doesn't have the features of virus scanners that you pay for. Make an investment for McAfee or Norton or another paid for virus scanner.

Answer 8

AVG is a terrible antivirus program. use the free av program Avast home edition from www.avast.com. also, use ad-aware se personal addition.

Answer 9

If you want to make sure your comp's clean, go to http://www.mbusbyuk.info/links.html and scroll down to free online scanners to Panda ActiveScan. Click on the link and make sure you select Scan My Computer. This will clean and disinfect anything found on your computer.
As far as security's concerned, go to there are also links to excellent free security software at http://www.mbusbyuk.info/links.html
Good Luck!

Answer 10

Maybe it's Spyware..download windows defender and run a full system scan,


http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx