my computer is more vulnerable to viruses what should i do for its protection.?

Answer 1

You must have an anti virus sosftware installed in your computer. More important thing is that you must regularly update it from the site failing which any new virus can attack your PC.
Use this site for free antivirus which is proven to be good :
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

Answer 2

1.Use a proper anti-virus. You can find good and free anti-viruses here:
http://pctonic.blogspot.com/2007/05/anti-virus.html

2.If you have genuine Windows, keep it updated.

3.Don't download suspicious files, or visit bad web sites.

4.Scan your computer for viruses once every 5-6 days.

Answer 3

If you have win xp
make sure its service pack 2
if it's not then upgrade it
firewall in sp2 is very good

Install an antivirus
avg and active virus shield can be downloaded free of cost

Answer 4

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)

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
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...






Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.spybot.info/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

Yahoo toolbar offers FREE anti-spyware:
Scan your computer for potentially destructive programs.
Review suspicious-looking programs.
Remove the programs you don't want. Keep the ones you do.

http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/


Here is another free anti-virus-
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.

Answer 5

Hello. My ID is Ms. Dell and it is my pleasure assisting you today.

What you need to know is that I have been using McAfee for 6 consecutive years and have never once caught a virus in those peaceful years. That's correct, NEVER!

With McAfee 2007 you get Virus protection, personal firewall, spyware protection, spam killer, site advisor, wireless protection and many more in one. That's right, you get up to 10 different protections in 1. This means you don't have to download separate Internet security software to protect yourself; everything comes in 1.

McAfee 2007 does not slow down your computer. My notebook is windows Vista, 2GB of RAM and 2.33 Ghz CPU. I suspect no slownesses when scanning my computer while simultaneously using MSN messenger, Yahoo messenger, watching a Movie and browsing the Internet. I know my facts because I'm the one using McAfee. Also, I recommend McAfee to many of people who have a poorer computer spec than my PC and they enjoy a peace in mind Internet activity. Plus, McAfee is NOT FREE, which means it is worth selling. That's right, you get values for your money.

I suggest you to purchase McAfee 2007 and you won't have to download additional Internet security software to stay protected . In plain explanation, McAfee is all you need.

Should you need McAfee to ultimately protect your computer overall, visit http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp?pkgid=272 to stay protected today.

This message was from Ms. Dell.

You have a great day.

Answer 6

You need an antivirus like Norton but anti virus is not enough sometimes because some antivirus is not equip with anti spyware. So sometimes your virus free but not from spywares.

Answer 7

I Think you should have given more information regarding your computer any how
1. Install an Anti-Virus software
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AVG-Free-Edition.shtml
Do not use Norton (it's a resource hog and also costs more)
2.Have an Anti Spyware
http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10401314.html
3.Download Registry Claener
http://www.download.com/3001-2086_4-10642747.html

Answer 8

download avg anti virus free. it is an anti malware. if you dont believe me, read the avg antivirus free user manual. actually it detects exutable files and dll libraries which are PUP (potentiolly uwanted programs). these PUPs can be spyware,
adware, etc. it also scans the list of cookies and detects bad cookies. it also scans your registery.

Answer 9

go to google.com and download a pack of essential software which has best virus protection SPYWARE DOCTOR which checks,destroys and does not let virus accumulate in ur pc
or try this
www.pctools.com
www.pctools.com/spywaredoctor

Answer 10

Go to www.pcworld.com and go to the download section. There you will find some free virus software for download.