2007-09-04 09:12:42 · 20 answers · asked by lc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
check out avast antivirus - http://www.avast.com
2007-09-04 09:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/... On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps.
2007-09-04 16:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is a good free anti-virus program that you may download for free. Simply go to www.download.com and type in Free AVG in the search area. Once the search results are produced, click on the Download Now button for the free edition of AVG.
2007-09-04 16:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Truman Capote 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware Doctor, for free it scans your computer and removes all viruses, also has a free update to scan for new viruses
and if you buy the software then you also get active security which stops more viruses from being caught
2007-09-04 16:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Cash 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both free. I dont own or work for either.
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/...
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.
* You will probably recieve several answers to your question. Whoever helped you the most,please come back and give that person Best Answer.
2007-09-04 16:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by G 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A PC needs 3 types of protection. Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Firewall.
There is a guide on my PC help site on; What you need, Why you need it, Where to get it.
All are free.
http://www.phpbbserver.com/stevie19605/viewtopic.php?t=40&mforum=stevie19605
2007-09-04 16:17:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove any previous anti virus software anymore than one will screw your system up try using a free trial eg:
kaspersky http://www.kaspersky.com/trials
Bit Defender
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/download-antivirus-2008.html
these are top anti virus software products.
2007-09-04 16:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by Ronaldo74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are all good free places to go for virus and or spyware protection, removal and advice
http://www.ccleaner.com/download/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
http://www.superantispyware.com/...
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/?
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hijackthis
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=79754
For good advice on Windows this site is an education, long so take it a bit at a time
http://www.tweakguides.com/TGTC.html
2007-09-04 16:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Three free programs that wiil remove them off your system
1) Avg free edition (anti-virus)
2) Adaware2007 (anti spyware)
3) Spybot search and destroy (anti spyware)
1) http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/us/frt/0?prd=aff
2) http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007-Free/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
3) http://fileforum.betanews.com/download/Spybot_Search_and_Destroy/1043809773/1
2007-09-04 16:23:33 · answer #9 · answered by GOG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Majorgeek.com
You will find loads of free software like Adaware you can down load and clean up your system
2007-09-04 16:16:13 · answer #10 · answered by thelev51 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can download AVG Anti-Virus from their website (I don't know the link). My computer are using it and it works great even the one I used was free.
2007-09-04 16:18:38 · answer #11 · answered by burungman123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋