an inti virus program???
2007-03-27 14:43:25 · 3 answers · asked by geju 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You can remove a virus at anytime. You just need the right software to do so. Here's what you need to do.
1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.
2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is elite software. It blocks over 171,900 threats. No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.
3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.
4th, (Optional) I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.
5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail.
2007-03-27 15:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've no protection, eventually you're gonna be in BIG trouble. On average, a person can stay safe for only about 30 minutes on the Internet withour and protection. Read the security article below, and then click on to the links page to get protected!
2007-03-27 22:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by borderline1311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.,
http://virusscan.jotti.org
http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexf.html
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan
http://tinyurl.com/u8k3 = ActiveX Spyware Scanning
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://security.symantec.com
http://tinyurl.com/u8mu = avast! Virus Cleaner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan
McAfee AVERT Stinger- = http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger
Panda Online Virus Scan = http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan
Note: Don't use this one if you have onboard Avast a/v.
http://www.pcpitstop.com
http://www.metasploit.com
http://www.auditmypc.com/free-spyware-removal.asp
http://www.baybooker.com/virusscan.html = List of Free online virus scans
Also, Virustotal offers a free service for scanning suspicious files using several antivirus engines. = http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexx.html
Note = Run them in safe mode if possible(click on link if "how to" steps needed) = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406 , then after running them and fixing any problem, disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.aspx , reboot, and then re-enable system restore.
An important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use 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
2007-03-27 14:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe... Getting one before you are infected is a better idea. If you want you can download a free version of AVG at http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2007-03-27 14:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋