computer geeks only please help?

Question

i had a bunch of trojans and worms and malware on my pc, i think i got it cleaned (i hope I did anyway) now i need to fully protect my pc. what programs should I use to make sure that its clean and what should I have on my pc to protect it?

i tried to turn on my windows firewall but it keeps saying that the security center has been shut off...iam totally lost on what to do i have ran all the scans and done what ever one has suggested but i keep having a pop up saying i have a spyware trojan

Answer 1

Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.


Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php

Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html

SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.

It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.



Comodo firewall works great right out of the box.

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/


Of course a anti-virus program is a must as well.

Answer 2

I think Norton Internet Security 2006 and up is the best. It has Virus Protection, Personal Firewall, Privacy Control, Anti-spam, and Parental Control. Some people think Norton sucks because it takes a lot of memory on your computer. If you don't want any viruses I would choose Norton Internet Security 2006 or 2007.

Answer 3

Ad-Aware Se is the best. Also, you can go to microsoft's website and do a "Window's Live" scan through the internet connection. It's free, and it scans for viruses, whether or not your computer needs defragmenting, if your have mailware or not, and if you need updates. It can take about half an hour, depending on your computer's size and how many files you have. Ad-Aware Se can be found at www.lavasoft.com. Hope this helped!

Answer 4

TylerBrickley's answer is good for AV and antispyware, but the Windows XP firewall leaves a lot to be desired in terms of both control and effectiveness (it only blocks inbound connections -- if you get a Trojan it won't help much). Zone Alarm is a better choice: http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10039884.html

Answer 5

Forget about everything people have said. If you want FULL protection buy ZONEALARM INTERNET SECURITY 2007 it is the most recent and will ensure you have all the components necessary to survive and protect from all those nasty predators. One other plus is that its so easy to understand and if you do get stuck you can just email for technical support and your on your way to being helped. Hope this helped.

Answer 6

You need an anti-virus anti-spyware and have your firewall on.

anti-virus
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

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

firewall
go to start, conrol panel, security center and make sure firewall is on.

After you have all of these on/installed run a full system scan.


Have a nice day

Answer 7

There are planny of choices ... You have the most popular ones ... Norton and McAfee. You can download it as torrent for free at www.thepiratebay.org don't forget to download azureus, or you can buy them at any retail store.
If you want something for free also you can go to www.avast.com, it's a good antivrus 1 year subscription.

Hope helps.

Answer 8

I use Norton Internet For me and it removes all of the virus