so how can i get my pc protected fully, i only have tempory virus thing that you get as a free trile and im getting fed up on looking for another when it runs out.
what is the best thing to do here?
dave
2007-03-23 02:52:51 · 9 answers · asked by david c 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
mcafee is the best anti-virus I've found...you can try their trial or buy.
http://us.mcafee.com/root/upgradeCenter.asp?cid=22953
2007-03-23 03:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go online and do a search for AVG.
it is a Free anti-virus protection program for home users.
they charge for Companies to use it, but it is free to home users. Great program. and does catch the virus and stops them from infecting your computer, has daily updates and you never have to pay a penny for it!
No trial, full version for free!
2007-03-23 02:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by darling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an Open Source OS like an Ubuntu that is updated
regularly.
2007-03-23 12:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site has a good list of free security tools for virus,spyware,pop up http://www.basicspywaretips.com/
2007-03-23 03:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run ubuntu from a cd . if you like it dual boot it with your me and then if you really love it as it looks like xp get rid of windows me and the security problems with winme
Dual Boot With Unbuntu
http://www.althack.com/2006/04/09/dual-boot-with-unbuntu/#more-25
2007-03-23 06:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would consider upgrading your OS to (in your case running ME) windows2000pro, i wouldn't suggest xp for you as you will probably not have a powerfull enough system for it to run smoothly. if you do install 2000pro then make sure to download sp4 and as for antivirus i can only recommend PANDA ANTIVIRUS AND FIREWALL .
2007-03-23 03:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got a old pc with Win me to and I use
AVG free and zonelalarm on it. works fine=).
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=34std&ctry=&lang=sv
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2007-03-23 09:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by janne5011 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is the way to go ....its free ...mcaffe/nortons have to pay for ....
used AVG for years with no problems at all ....
2007-03-23 03:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by smudge2_k4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oGkiOjSwNGjDQBftJXNyoA?p=%22Buy+Windows+XP+Home%22&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&x=wrt
http://clusty.com/search?input-form=clusty-simple&v%3Asources=webplus&query=%22Buy+Windows+XP+Home%22
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22Buy+Windows+XP+Home%22&btnG=Search
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=%22Buy+Windows+XP+Home%22&form=QBRE&go.x=9&go.y=13
I use the free = Avast = 4 Home Edition - Free antivirus software - free virus protection for home PC: - full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) = http://www.avast.com and really like it as it has always kept me safe from virus, worms, trojans, etc.,
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. . Check for and remove viruses, Get rid of junk on your hard disk Improve your PC's performance =
FREE 90 day trial = http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool = http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830 + download the tool here = http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
SUPERAntiSpyware = http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html + http://www.superantispyware.com
Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506 +
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
+ MS Windows Defender -- http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx = Windows Defender = http://www.microsoft.com/defender - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx
and SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm
and
http://www.winpatrol.com = Freeware
shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.
IE SPYAD = http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
Comodo Firewall = http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com = "Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor's Choice, constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It's easy to install and use and passes the industry's most stringent firewall "leak" tests. Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product. This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever." Note - Not compatible with Windows 98 systems."
or = http://www.pctools.com/firewall = Windows XP, 2000 and 2003 server - Freeware
or = R-Firewall is a FREE program comparable with commercial firewalls = http://www.r-firewall.com
Never have 2 or more software firewalls running on the same computer as they will conflict with each other. Remember now with SP2 on WinXP there is a firewall, so when using a third party alternative be sure to disable the Windows SP2 firewall.
or = Jetico Free Personal Firewall = http://www.jetico.com/index.htm#/jpfirewall.htm = For 98+
or = Free Kerio Firewall = It will give you "full version" access for 14 days, then will revert back to free version(which works just fine).= http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm
If on dial-up, also use = AnalogX PortBlocker = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/pblock.htm
How Routers Work = http://computer.howstuffworks.com/router.htm
Uninterruptible Power Supply = http://www.officedepot.com/browse.do?Nr=200000&N=265625
You may want to use a surge suppressor that ALSO offers a UPS - uninterruptible power supply. = http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12077&categoryRep=cat01000&guideID=1043363119111&type=page
= "This provides a few minutes of back-up power to allow you to shut down in an orderly manner in case the power goes out. UPS systems are available in a variety of power levels, expressed in VA (voltage amperes)."
An important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use
( http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates +
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Note: The way I have mine set is to only notify me that updates are availiable, but to not download them automaticaly. Then I can check to be sure I get just the ones I want. I then click on "custom", and after the updates have been downloaded I look them over to see which ones I want, then disconnect from the net, disable firewall and anti-virus program, and then install the updates, and then re-enable the firewall and anti-virus programs before reconnecting to the net.
http://www.dailyrotation.com
Calendar Of Updates= http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?act=calendar
http://www.vnunet.com
http://www.virgin.net/technology
http://www.windowsecurity.com
http://www.archive.freeola.com/
http://www.flexbeta.net/main/index.php
2007-03-23 03:28:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋