Where can I get something that will scan for viruses, and adware, and remove them? Im looking for something that people have actually tried because I've had bad luck with downloading so called "virus scanners" before. They either add viruses instead of getting rid of them, or they claim to be free, find 500000 viruses, and then tell me I need to pay them a bunch of money to get rid of them. So whats a legit site that'll find them, and remove them, for free, without adding viruses/adware to my computer??
2007-09-27 05:19:28 · 8 answers · asked by I love you when you dont suck 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
AVG
2007-09-27 05:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 07:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you should never download Virus Scanners from the Internet especially if they come to you in a pop-up, in reality they are a virus in themself. A good Virus protection/scanner is Norton Anti-Virus... it is not free but its for real, you will be able to find it along with other real scanners at wal-mart, circut-city, or staples. as for Adware- there are different software that searches for different types of adware, I have not done very much research into this topic so I would not be able to tell you much more but if you go to the store to look at the virus protectors you may also ask about adware programs, they should be able to help you out especially at staples and circut-city
2007-09-27 05:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by themadmanmarv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is a good antivirus program, and they've just (yesterday) come out with a companion antispyware package. Both are available as free versions at http://www.grisoft.com
What happens is, you get a fully-operational trial version for 30 days, then the trial expires, and either you can purchase the full operational version (for a reasonable price) or you can keep the "limited function" freeware version running. The "limited function" is mostly that, you don't get automation: you have to run scans by hand (they're not scheduled) and you have to update your definitions by hand (they're not automatic).
2007-09-27 05:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are some programs for your consideration.
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)
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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 )
2007-09-27 05:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by MLM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG
Superantisyware
Avast
McAfee Security Center
Superantispyware
Spyware Terminator
Use only one anti virus and about 2-3 anti spywares. That should be enough protection.
2007-09-27 05:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Xoftspy. You can find a lot of free software on Cnet.com.
2007-09-27 05:27:56 · answer #7 · answered by L A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to cnet.com and check them all out, read the reviews from users to, good luck!
2007-09-27 05:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋