I am scared of virus attack on my computer,what should I do?
2007-04-03 20:59:33 · 13 answers · asked by Raopya 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Both of these anti-virus programs are free and safe to use.
AVG is a collection of anti-virus protection tools that gives you full protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and malware. AVG provides you with all that you need to be completely protected: including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.
Top Features
» Provides automatic update functionality
» Its a reliable anti-virus scanning engine
» Provides free Virus Updates for life
» Options to define file name extensions
» Real time protection with resident shield, email scanning
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PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard™ protects your computer against threats in real-time
Automatically checks for frequent updates against the latest threats.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
*Never install more than one anti-virus on your PC, as they may conflict with each other. On the other hand, its always good to install more than one anti-spyware.
2007-04-03 21:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use at least a free scanner: either AVG or AVAST. Make sure they stay up to date.
Better protection for a slight cost is available from http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ which BitDefender 10 and Kaspersky the top two.
Yo should also use a spyware protector like Microsoft Defender to keep the spys spying elsewhere!
Viruses arrive via email a lot. You could reject those mails not know on your accepted mail list. You could also learn to watch what attachments are on the emails. Certain viruses are email attachments.
that should help some!
2007-04-03 21:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Viruses and Spyware are harmful for computers.There are good Antivirus and Anti spyware available in the market.
Best Selling Antivirus:
1)Norton (from Symantec)
2)Windows live One Care (from Microsoft)
3)Mcafee
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/products/productscompared.mspx
Free Antivirus : AVG
Best Spyware scan and free:
www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
I would suggest you to take that product which is compatible with your Operating system.If you want to try different products, then you can try for free for a perios of one year from Microsoft website. the free Products available are
Norton
computer Associates
Kaspersky
Good luck
2007-04-03 21:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Nick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going for a Freeware AntiVir Antivirus would be the best and on second no its Avast Anti Virus And if you want to buy a paid once BitDeffender is the Best.
Also I would like to suggest you to install a ANTI SPYWARE -Spybot - Search & Destroy
Thankyou
*Bitdeffender and Spybot are ranked as NO 1 on famous tech magzine also.
2007-04-03 22:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.freeandbest.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Best Wishes!!!
2007-04-04 03:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by a student 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no antivirus is good if it is not updated regularly.
so sometime even if u have the best AV S and not updated it for long time... then it is sure that new viruses cant get catched with ur AV Software. If u want best and Free AV software head to www.avast.com
and if u want best Paid Antivirus Software then go to www.kaspersky.com
2007-04-04 06:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by ALWAYSKHUSH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For all computer related problems please check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spyware/virus/adware/trojans completely.
2007-04-03 23:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows live onecare is a poor choice, does not detect much which microsoft admits after several independant test.
norton,mcafee, or kaspersky are good choice to have
make sure you keep them up todate
2007-04-03 21:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install an antivirus software.the best thing is symantec antivirus systems.
2007-04-03 21:07:15 · answer #9 · answered by jimmybharath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading this site will allow you to make an informed decision about the protection you need:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/computer_privacy_and_security.htm
2007-04-03 22:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋