Can someone tell me a virus scan that will actually find viruses and get rid of them?

Question

Ive used mcafee and norton and im sick of both
ive ended up haveing to constantly take my computer to get it cleaned by a professional because nither will find viruses.....
Is there a virus swcan out there that actually finds viruses and isnt a hunk of junk like mcafee and norton

Answer 1

go to the link below
many programs there

Answer 2

AVG and SuperAntiSpyware.

But remember that even if you've cleaned this one out, Microsoft Windows is still vulnerable!

* Make sure you always run up-to-date anti-virus and anti-spyware programs.
* Always install all Microsoft security updates as soon as they come out.
* Ensure you have a properly configured firewall.
* Never use Internet Explorer (use Firefox instead) or MSN Messenger (Use GAIM or Trillian).
* Never download anything you don't understand.
* Never click on any ad banners.
* Never use any "P2P" file sharing programs.
* Consider the upgrade to Linux or Mac OS X to be free of adware / spyware / trojans

Answer 3

No scan or firewall will stop/find all! Everyday losers introduce new ones from all over the world! How should you totally stop the sea from coming into your house? If nature wants in, Nature will come in?

All the losers view each others code and improve on it. Solution code cannot be written until the virus is known, .i.e. on your computer!

That is why, sooner or later, we wipe the hard drive and do a clean, new install of the operating system. All software and drivers.

Too, that is another reason that you NEVER store your data on the same drive with your operating system.

Do not pay to have your system cleaned! That is dumb! Do it yourself!

First, buy a second drive for your data and ALWAYS save write your data on that drive. Then once every three months or so write the data on that drive to a DVD. That is your back up!

To clean your system: shut your computer off.
Open the case and disconnect the power cable from the drive that you write your data to.
Disconnect your computer from the cable modem (Internet)

Stick your windows CD into the dvd/cd drive and start your system. READ THE SCREEN!

Select NEW INSTALL, delete all partitions.
Create 2 new partitions, one of them = 20GB.
Format in NTFS, complete installation.

Install motherboard drivers and utilities from motherboard CD. Install all other software and drivers. Install anti virus and firewall last.

Connect system to internet, go to www.microsoft.com - UPDATE - and let this site update your system! Always reboot when asked to do so. Do not try to rush your system, sometimes, while creating addressing, is may sit for an hour and you will think it is hung up. Not so, just leave it alone and be prepared to answer question about what you want! When all is done, reconnect your data drive power cable. This prevented you from accidentally selecting your data drive during the installation!

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http://www.ntcompatible.com/Acronis_True_Image_9.0_Build_2337_s61449.html

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http://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/windows-startup-disasterrecovery.htm?gclid=CMSl0b7X2YcCFSJxYAodKy6Lpw

http://www.winternals.com/

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml

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http://windows.about.com/od/tipsarchive/l/bltip632.htm
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Answer 4

Here is a simple tutorial on how to cleanup your computer. They are real basic steps, but it is a good first step to take and will often clean out 95% of the junk (such as spyware, viruses, etc) off your computer. All the tools used are free of use. Here is the link:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/how-to-cleanup

Here are some simple tips & techniques to keep your computer running a great shape:
http://cleancomputerhelp.com/computer-tips-techniques

Here is a list of Free Anti-Virus Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-4

Here is a list of Free Anti-Spyware Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-3

Here is a list of Free Firewalls:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-2

Here is a list of Free Online Scanners:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view

What is a Virus? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-a-computer-virus

What is Spyware/Malware/Adware? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-spyware-malware

Here is a list of Miscellaneous Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-1

If you can't resolve the problem, I'd recommend you visit one of the free online support forums here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/online-support

Answer 5

Active Virus Shield.

It has real time protection. Scans for spyware,trojens, virus, and more. Is free. By AOL but you do not need AOL. Can put files in quaratine, delete them, or leave them alone.

It is powered by kaspersky

Answer 6

CA VIRUS PROTECTION. NEVER EVER HAD A VIRUS IN A YR AND A HALF, NO HORRIFIC SPYWARE AND NO PESTS BUT THREE. FROM A P2P BUT THAT'S NORMAL. NOTHING! BUY IT AT 40-80$. IT'S THAT GOOD!

Answer 7

I personnally agree with you, I had problems with them too.
I use AVG it works ok but like any virus program it wont catch them all.. think of any of them like flu shots -- keeps you mostlyl safe.

http://www.avg-antivirus.net
ps - they even have a free version but they also have a full suite that protects you better.

Answer 8

First have you been updating your definitions, because if you don't do that then no software will help you. Could it be adware on your computer? you might want to download spy-bot or ad-ware to get rid of that stuff. Or you could try NOD32

Answer 9

check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It gives free downloads of anti spyware/virus/adware/trojan/versions which can detect and eliminate completely.Best wishes

Answer 10

Panda - free trial. It's the best!