i have no internet security on my pc and am frightend incase i get a virus on my pc. is there any such thing as free internet security or would i just have to buy.. please help
2007-08-17 06:11:23 · 7 answers · asked by betty 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It depends upon what you mean by Internet Security- that's a catch-all term used by some companies (like Symantec) for marketing purposes- it lumps different type of products together.
There are good free anti-virus programs like Avast & Active Virus Shield. You should definitely have Anti-Virus software running.
Ad-Aware is pretty good anti-spyware, which is different from anti-virus.
Firewall software is a 3rd category- it blocks unwanted network traffic. Windows XP and Vista have built-in firewalls with limited functionality. Zone Alarm is free, if you want a better software firewall.
2007-08-17 06:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 23:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of free products available. Here are just a few.
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Kerio Free Firewall
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/
(Note: Use only one firewall)
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Spyware Blocker
This is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources. It blocks spyware before it installs.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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AntiSpyware Applications
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after installation and updating)
Note: Adaware2007 for Vista is not due to be released until August 2007)
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Cache Cleaning Tool
ATF Cleaner (An easy program to use to clear all old history, cookies, Java cache, etc.)
http://www.atribune.org/content/view/19/2/
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Antivirus Solutions
AVG 7.5 AntiVirus (Vista Compatible)
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus (Vista Compatible)
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
AntiVir PE (Vista Compatible)
http://www.free-av.com/
( Note: Only use one anti-virus product. Running more than one can cause conflicts thus rendering each ineffective.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206 )
2007-08-17 06:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by MLM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AVAST Antivirus- http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html
The home version contains scanners for network, web, IM, and P2P connections. Even though the name says antivirus this program find adware, spyware, malware and protects you while on the internet. Works very well and completely free. Give it a try. What have you got to lose?
2007-08-17 06:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by Helpdeskpilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I site has a list of the most popular free security tools like spyware, and virus protection http://www.basicspywaretips.com/
2007-08-17 06:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.
2007-08-17 13:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have to buy it but you can download the trial.
2007-08-17 06:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋