can i still download an anti-virus cd
even though i already have a virus??
i had a sercurity system, but my 1 year protection ended.
please help me!!! my computer is going crazy!!
2007-10-28 12:35:01 · 7 answers · asked by jazzy_ness 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
if yes, will it get rid of the virus i already have??
2007-10-28 12:38:43 · update #1
Yes, download the new antivirus, update it, and do a full scan.
2007-10-28 12:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of sites online that will do a real time scan of your computer for you. Symantec is one. Otherwise, completely remove the AV software you have, download a trial and go from there. We sell, as do others mcafee and Kaspersky oem for super cheap. You can actually download the trial, buy the program and put the license into your trial.
IMHO, Norton is the best and the authority on protection. When others detect something, they will often direct you to Norton/Symantec (SARC) to find out about the virus. They all like to claim they detect the most. But detection is not what its all about. They need to detect before the infection, and instead of just removing the virus do they help repair the damage the virus did?
These kind of programs are inherently trouble because the embedd themselves into all the operations of the computer. If they didn't they wouldnt be so much trouble, but they don't work as well either. I always turn off what I dont need, and never had had problems with norton.
2007-10-28 13:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by PyroTech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow that was a long answer lol.
Free avg for anti-virus and you may also want to try adaware remover, run full scans with both and remove all it finds.
Try to do this in safe mode, as this only loads the basics of windows etc. ( To run in safe mode, on startup, hit the f8 key continuously )
Good luck
2007-10-28 12:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by debbs_lfc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can still download an anti-virus.
Try AVG, after you have installed it, just let it scan your computer to find the viruses.
2007-10-28 13:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by Unbreakable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download Windows Defender and run a scan.
It is FREE from Microsoft.
2007-10-28 12:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by Retired and Glad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can...
There are free anti-virus scanners availble. They work well. I like AVG the best of all the free anti-virus programs.
If you are not willing to spend money it is good to have some kind of anti-virus software
avg
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Avira AntiVir
http://www.free-av.com/
PCTools
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
For a Cost
This is my recommendation for anti-virus. Free are good, but they are not as accurate as the top paid anti-virus software
Top-Tier
Kaspersky
http://www.kasepersky.com
Nod32
http://www.eset.com/
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You may also want to scan for any possible spyware
Here is a list of some free ANTI-SPYWARE programs.
Adaware is probably the most popular.
Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware
Microsoft Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
AVG
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Spyware Terminator 2
http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
The Google Pack includes a free starter edition of Spyware Doctor.
http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer_new.html?hl=en&gl=us&ai=BZy9nzYgZR_j2KofKmwTgjq3mAezuhSGAyqSDAsWNtwEAEAEgw9-LBTgBUIfas8sEYMnG5YbIo-gZoAGWl5z9A7IBDmZvcmRicmFrZXMuY29tyAEC2gEWaHR0cDovL2ZvcmRicmFrZXMuY29tL4ACAagDAw&gclid=CJu2m5HWnI8CFSUYagodtkXDew&ciNum=11
Anti-Spyware for a cost.
Personally I bought Webroot's Spysweeper, their product is great and well worth the money. Watch Best Buy ads because sometimes it goes on sale for $10 to $15.
Webroot Spysweeper
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/compare/freeware.html?rc=4929
PCTools Spyware Doctor
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/
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You can do an online scan for viruses and spyware for free from the major vendors. Some of these require Internet Explorer to run because of Active-X
Trend-Micro
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Computer Associates
http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pestscan/
Panda Software
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/
Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/?langid=ie&venid=sym
Mcafee Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/catalog.asp?catid=free
Kaspersky Scanner
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Microsoft Protection Scanner
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt
F-Secure
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/olsbeta.shtml
BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
NOD32
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/index.php
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McAfee has a free site-advisor tool that helps you prevent going to websites that may be dangerous.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/
2007-10-28 12:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
try avast .. if ur system isnt too damaged you can ... try it and see ..
2007-10-28 12:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋