2007-03-18 11:33:46 · 16 answers · asked by Brian M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
http://www.grisoft.com
2007-03-18 11:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Active Virus Shield by AOL, it's free and has the best detection system available because it's powered by Kaspersky.
I'm not sure about the search bar that you have the option to install, I heard somewhere that you probably shouldn't install it when prompted because it's not from a trusted vendor.
2007-03-18 11:40:44 · answer #2 · answered by Octanum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty on line. I use Windows defender
another good programme for clearing clutter is EasyCleaner.
The latter is also much quicker to use.
Both are free and Defender works for me
2007-03-18 12:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by kevin k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Spybot search and destroy. the one with the fingerprint logo. it is a good FREE anti-virus pgm. don't be fooled by others. Many claim they found something on your computer that isn't there to get you to buy theirs
2007-03-18 11:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by rixparx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best I've ever used is antivir , look on majorgeeks.com for this and other free antivirus software. I find AntiVir better than all other virus programs free or otherwise.
2007-03-22 09:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Gene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google "AVG Free" and cllick on the grisoft free page. You can download both a virus blocker and a spyware blocker.
2007-03-18 11:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by Elle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best free one that I have ever downloaded is 'Window's Defender' by Microsoft. Forget the rest of them....get this
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2007-03-18 11:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by sarah2282005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG free antivirus and spybot search and destroy cleaner
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/31/us/crp/0?prd=asw
http://www.spybot.info/en/mirrors/index.html
Also check out the nice guys at http://the-warez.net they might have stuff too free
2007-03-18 11:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for home use;
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.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
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.
2007-03-18 23:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use AVG. By Grisoft. Free and jolly good.
2007-03-18 11:37:50 · answer #10 · answered by DizzyDream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok try this it is called clamwin
http://www.clamwin.org
Just download and run it .. It isn't the best of the best but should help you kill your bug.. Next download a trail ware antivirus like mcafee and run it .
2007-03-18 11:38:15 · answer #11 · answered by ulayhere 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋