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Rob V asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 1 decade ago

free anti virus help!?

hey guys, i am currently using trend micro pc-cillin internet security 14 which came with every thing except a fire wall (90 dollars! ><). any way i bought this 2 years ago and it has currently been out of date for about 7 months now.. i was just wondering if any of you guys knew of a free anti virus thats good because i do not currently have the money to buy one. your help is much appreciated. i heard avg isn't that great? but i dont know.

Update:

i also have downloaded ad-aware anniversary edition and windows defender (windows defender came with the pc, so did a firewall)

Update 2:

long trials are fine to thanks :)

Update 3:

is comodo is good?

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  • Ed G
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favourite answer

    Your best bet for a free program is Avast not bad at all for a free program. Also you should try using firefox as your browser if you are still using Internet Explorer.

    http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-22...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    AVG - http://free.avg.com/

    In order to successfully remove malware infections (viruses, spyware, adware etc) from your PC you need to follow a methodical approach as well as using effective (and free) tools. There’s a decent guide covering this that you can work through at My Slow PC (http://www.myslowpc.co.uk/) – click on the “Troubleshooting” link. Here’s my advice from it:

    1.) Turn System Restore OFF so any infection that you remove is not restored.

    2.) Scan with a combination of the best detection utilities as you’ll find different scanners can sometimes pick up different infections. E.g.

    * McAfee Stinger – a free stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses.

    * SpyBot Search & Destroy – a spyware/adware scanner

    * Lavasoft Adaware – for spyware/adware

    Note – it might be a good idea to disconnect your network connection once you’ve updated them with the latest virus/spyware definitions. This is due to the fact that often an infection is trying to spread over your network.

    3.) If the above fails or you’re not sure if you’re still infected, when you start your PC tap the F8 key, select “Safe Mode” and repeat the scans once you’re connected.

    I hope the above helps, as mentioned the guide above is a lot more detailed and the My Slow PC site is pretty useful. Good luck!

    Source(s): http://www.myslowpc.co.uk/ - Click on “Troubleshooting” and select the “How To Find & Remove Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Adware & Malware” link
  • 5 years ago

    Free Anti-Virus Programs Follow the link.

  • 1 decade ago

    Save your money.

    Good security requires a multi-layered approach, and the least important layer by far is running some kind of anti-malware program (in fact, if you take care of all the other layers, you don't even need an anti-malware program using up extra resources).

    In order of importance:

    1. Create and use almost exclusively a limited user account instead of the default administrator account Windows sets you up with

    2. Read up on social engineering and how to avoid it

    3. Don't download illegal copies of software, music, or movies

    4. Set Windows updates to install automatically

    5. Make regular backups. If possible, back up your entire installation (using Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Here is a list of free security software you can choose from. All of them are good.

    ***Antivirus Software (use only one)

    - avast! antivirus Home Edition

    http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...

    - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0

    http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe#tba...

    - Comodo Internet Security (download, select to install antivirus)

    http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/d...

    - AntiVir

    http://www.free-av.com/

    ***Antispyware software (use as many as you like)

    - Spybot-S&D

    http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

    - SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition

    http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

    - AntiVir

    http://www.free-av.com/

    ***Firewall software (use only one, not necessary as Windows already has a pretty good built-in firewall)

    - Comodo Internet Security (download, select to install firewall)

    http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/d...

    - ZoneAlarm? Free Firewall

    http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/...

    - AntiVir

    http://www.free-av.com/

    Comodo is good :) its got firewall AND antivirus at the same time. I use Comodo and avast!, as well as all the antispyware at the same time. Only use ONE Antivirus software but.

  • 1 decade ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Go to major geeks.com, and and you will find all the freeware for all of your needs. I promise!

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