Use AVG 7.5 (Grisoft) - it's good antivirus and free for home computer use.
Also get yourself some good antispyware stuff. Spybot or Lavasoft Adaware or something.
2007-03-29 00:42:09
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answered by Orinoco 7
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answered by ? 3
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Here is where the major free anti-virus programs rate in the Augest 2006 test of virus detection at www.virus.gr . 58 anti-virus products (both free and paid) were tested and this is where the "freebies" ranked. Percentages are the % of malware detected in the test.
2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62%
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
7. BitDefender freeware version 8.0.202 - 95.57% (on demand only, no real-time protection)
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
11.Avria Anti-Vir Classic version 7.01.01.02 - 94.26%
http://www.free-av.com/
17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
24. AVG freeware version 7.1.405 - 82.82%
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
40. ClamWin version 0.88.4 - 51.23% (on demand only, no real-time protection)
http://www.clamwin.com/
46. Comodo version 1.0.0.4 - 41.02%
http://www.antivirus.comodo.com/
Full rankings of all tested products:
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
2007-03-29 02:55:23
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answered by Anonymous
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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, and will remove most popups (if you have them). 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
2007-03-29 10:25:16
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answered by patrick j 2
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Use Avasti. Can be downloaded for free from:
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
2007-03-29 01:00:33
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answered by james love 3
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You might try this one its Kasperski based (which currently rates very high)
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
Avg is ok but seems to miss some viruses.
2007-03-29 00:47:45
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answered by Tracy L 7
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Yeah go to www.filehippo.com they got alot of free antivirus software for free
gppd luck
2007-03-29 00:44:25
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answered by Anonymous
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I use Avast!. It works pretty good, automatically downloads updates weekly.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
2007-03-29 00:43:14
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answered by hello 6
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http://www.bestfile.net/search/label/Software
2007-03-29 22:39:55
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answered by Anonymous
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download.com
2007-03-29 00:42:09
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answered by Ted K. 3
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