what’s a good and free antivirus, spyware removal program?
~SaRa~ asked:
i really need a good program to scan the computer and remove all the threats…any suggestions?
and is windows security center good?
Franklin
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i really need a good program to scan the computer and remove all the threats…any suggestions?
and is windows security center good?
Franklin
January 12th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Remember you can only have 1 Antivirus. More than one AV causes problems.
Avira AV
or
Avast AV-…
Remember you can ONLY have 1 AV!!!
Avoid an anti-virus called AVG (free version). It is wildly popular but has poor virus detection rates. Since they went PRO they stopped the free virus detection updates so you are left with outdated virus definitions unless you buy it. I wouldn’t waste my money on it.
For your Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware needs……………(use at least 1 anti-spyware, but 2 is OK). Do a scan with it on a regular basis.
SUPERAntiSpyware:
And to help protect your computer from ever getting infected with malware in the first place………… (use them both)
SpywareBlaster helps to immunize your computer again certain selected malware.:…
SiteAdvisor warns you when visiting a potentionally malicious web-site:
I also recommend Spybot S&D…
Remember to keep your windows updates current
January 14th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Avast anti-virus which better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:
Setup Guide:
AVG is by far the most popular but AVG also state that AVG V8 Free does NOT scan downloads for malicious content, which allows viruses to be downloaded, Avast Free4home Edition blocks viruses instantly, so it does what a good antivirus program should do. When the vendor states that their program does NOT scan for malicious downloads, then why bother installing it in the first place? Everyone wants realtime protection and Avast gives you that protection.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:.
Download, install, update and select Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:
Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan
Spybot S&D:
Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click ‘Check for problems’ then when complete select all and then ‘Fix Checked’
Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident ‘Tea Timer’
Do NOT untick Resident ‘SD Helper’ as that is your protection.
Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:
Download install, update and run.
January 17th, 2009 at 2:26 am
AVG Home Edition is useful for you.
The below link is useful for you to download AVG’s latest edition.
January 17th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Free spyware programs to download are Spybot S&D, SuperAntiSpyware, Ad-Aware 2007 and AVG. Most popular free antivirus programs are AVG Anti-Virus, Avira AntiVir , Avast etc. Check out for more details.
January 18th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
avg free is all you need
January 20th, 2009 at 12:56 am
There are a few choices when it comes to security, mainly in the AntiVirus department. Some very good, free anti-viruses available to download are:
1) AVG 8 AntiVirus. Easiest interface to use, very fast scanning and doesn’t lag your computer at all. Only has a 76% detection rate, but catches the most harmful of viruses. If you’re a normal home user, you’re not in too much danger of higher level viruses and this is the AV for you:
2) Avast! 4 AntiVirus. Smaller, sleeker skin, average scanning speed, but reports alot of safe files as viruses, so you might need to watch out for that. 78% detection rate, but alot more complicated than most other free AVs. Use this if you are handy with a computer and you know what needs to be scanned:
3) Avira AntiVirus. Simple layout, which even the most basic of users can navigate. Incredibly fast scanning, with a 90% detection rate. Not as easy on the eyes as other AVs, and you need to know what you’re doing to get the more advanced features, but it is definite a candidate:
Personally I use AVG, but only because I go for the easier interface. If you are paranoid about viruses then the only real option is Avira. But if you just want normal protection, then any of the three will do it for you.
For any spyware problems, get SpyBot - Search and Destroy:
And for protecting your computer for malware or tracking cookies, use Ad-Aware 2008 Free Edition:
All of them are free, as powerful as paid programs, like McAfee and Norton (which only has an 18% detection rate!), and don’t use up as many resources.
Just boot into Safe Mode (Press F8 when turning on the computer) and run full scans.
Hope that helps.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:44 am
To put it simply, yes. Every time you go online unprotected cookies and tracking devices are installed on your computer. Spyware devices can be used to track your Internet behavior or can be employed for more threatening activities like recording your keystrokes to obtain passwords or pulling information from your personal files.So what can you do to avoid spyware?
Install a powerful anti-spyware program that works well with your XP or Vista security.
Avoid downloading free software without investigating the site’s privacy policy first.
Don’t open emails from unknown sources.
There are top ten the best and newest anti-spywares.
–Top Ten Anti-Spyware Software Review– link:
All can be trusted and you can download one to protect ur system.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Get Spyware Stop
It is the most advanced and comprehensive spyware removal product on the market.
Remove Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Dialers, and Other Dangerous Parasites.
Hope this can help you.