Free virus protection????

Question

ok my computer has kinda a lot of viruses...and IM NOT TAKING MY COMPUTER IN! so i have decided to download the free virus protection...is that good i dea or wil it ruin my computer..and i might download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0

Answer 1

Avira Antivir is free and great

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Answer 2

Yes.  Start with AVG Free 8.0 from:

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

Save it, Install it, Use it.  You won't be sorry.

It also would be a good idea to get

(1) SUPERAntispyware from here:

http://www.superantispyware.com/

(2) SpywareBlaster from here:

http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3...

Or:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.ph...

(3) Spybot Search & Destroy from here:

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

(4) Ad-Aware from here:

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/30...

Answer 3

If you don't want to pay be very careful go with trusted names like AVG and Sophos.

If it comes up in a pop up check the name in two or more search engines.

If you install it and it goes wrong system restore will take the software off.

Remember on "FREE" stuff read the Terms and Conditions, if you don't they could say you are installing a thousand viruses (avoids legal action)

Your PC may virus software on it anyway.

Or go to the registry and delete them from there.

Answer 4

Sometimes people think they have virus, when its nothing more than popups or spyware!! You should always have security in place when surfing the internet!!

Ill asume you DO have a virus!

Here are some of the best AntiVirus programs all free with user reviews so you can make up your mind, as it's all about personal choice!!,,There are also some very simple tips to remove the virus and the correct order to ininstall previous version (if you have) before installing a new one!..You will find the same good Anti Spyware programs you may need also if you do not have!

http://pcsecuritycentral.blogspot.com

Answer 5

YES, download AVG and you will be safe!

Answer 6

Update your anti-virus, remember to only have one anti-virus installed on your PC

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...  [Free home edition]

Download SuperAntiSpyware

http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...   [Free home edition]

Restart your PC in safe mode, and run a full scan with both.

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.s...

While in safe mode, you may also want to have a look at your start up items by using msconfig.

http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/

Be careful with the items you uncheck, you can have a look here to see if they are necessary

http://www.greatis.com/appdata/index.htm...

You should also have a look at your IE Add-ons while in safe mode.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...

Disable any you do not use.

After you reboot back to normal mode, download and install ccleaner to fix any registry problems and clean up old temp files.

http://www.ccleaner.com   [Free]

Answer 7

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 Hackers etc. I have just upgraded to AVG free 8.0 and all seems good so far. Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from http://www.download.com/ 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

Answer 8

Alright I know just the thing!

This will be your home computer REGIMENT! With these programs you'll never have to take it in... ever again.

1. To protect yourself from viruses, download Avast! Antivirus.

2. To protect yourself from adware download Ad-Aware.

3. To protect yourself from spyware download Spybot Search and Destroy

I assure you that none of these programs contain malware... and you will be completely satisfied from each of them! Btw...

THEY DON'T SLOW DOWN YOUR COMPUTER!

Hoped that helped =D

BY THE WAY.. .

I've used Spyware Blaster and it is a terribly scripted program... after scanning with it, it told my computer was clear and when I scanned with Spybot I had a Smitfraud infection...

>.<

One more thing...

AVAST VS. AVG

AVAST> AVG  

Surf safely.