Someone told me there is something like aga....sorry something that begins with a..lol I am using wireless and just got my laptop working again so I need to be careful. thanks :)
2007-08-15 05:28:42 · 8 answers · asked by oznerissa 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Keep it simple:
I’ve used a lot of the online scanners and have come to trust this one the most:
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
I have used Avast for several years now and recommend it because I used to use AVG and it has become AVGarbage! Get Avast here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-revision-history.html
2007-08-15 05:36:46 · answer #1 · answered by x_southernbelle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anti - Virus :
Anti-Virus' are a personal preference type.
You know what you want it to do and when, so you
want to look for what you want the AV to do specifically.
Some people like using FREE AV's which are okay for
the price, which they're some good AV's out there
that are free, some are bad as well.
I guess it comes down to what program that you like
the best and which one has the most pretty colors
that entertain your eyes.
AVAST
"Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus
package designed exclusively for home users and
non-commercial use. The company offers the Home
Edition free of charge, since, in our opinion, it
is possible to avoid global virus spreading by
efficient prevention; however, many users are not
able to or do not want to pay for antivirus software.
This page below will show you the most important
features of this program".
Avast HOME Freehttp://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html.
Avast HOME Free Download http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Avast Cleaner http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
AVG
Is Free and is the more popular for those that need
something that can scan their computer at that time.
However, it uses resources like Norton and McAfee and
some others.
Norton
Is NOT FREE although they've been out for decades and
have a Trial Version. Also to remove their AV software,
you have to have their removal tool to remove it all
the way. Some newer systems have Norton installed
and every time that you uninstall it and reboot, it
wants to reinstall. Here is the link to remove
Norton:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
McAfee
Is NOT FREE although they have been out for decades
and have a Trial Version
2007-08-15 13:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by One Computer Guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of the following are free.
Virus Removal
AVG
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
Avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/free_virus_protectio.html
Sypware/Malware Removal
Adaware
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
Spybot S&D
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10122137.html?part=dl-spybot&subj=dl&tag=but
Fire Wall
Zone Alarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?lid=home_freedownloads
2007-08-15 12:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The best is PC Tools, I have tried the rest and this seems to be the better of the choices. www.pctools.com
There is a free version of both the AV and the Firewall.
2007-08-15 12:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremie I 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
AVG, which can be downloaded at http://www.grisoft.com is what your friend is referring to. It seems to be the most popular AV software that is free out on the market these days.
2007-08-15 12:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by eaengberg 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That begins with a?
Well, it might be Avast!, it's the one i use.
Make a search on google ^^
2007-08-15 12:53:57 · answer #6 · answered by georges021 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In addition to a firewall you must have full time (active) virus protection and full time spyware protection.
All the following programs are free.
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Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one.
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
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Full Time (Active) Spyware Protection
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following four programs and run weekly. You need all four. They will greatly increase your protection. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
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Install The following:
CCleaner: Do not install toolbar option
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
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Install either one not both:
McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
http://www.siteadvisor.com/
McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams.
TrendProtectâ¢
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/free_security_tools/trendprotect.php
TrendProtect is a FREE browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.
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Rootkits Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Panda Anti-Rootkit
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
Avast! Online Scanner
http://onlinescan.avast.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
CA eTrust® PestScan
http://pestpatrol.com/pestscan/index.htm
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee - Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs
Panda Software - ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_2.asp
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp
Trend Micro⢠HouseCall
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
2007-08-15 12:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG anti-virus
2007-08-15 12:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by lv2geocache 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋