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Is there any kind of FREE anti-virus software that doesnt just scan, but also REMOVES THE VIRUS'S for FREE????

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i had a small virus which i tried to get rid of, so i installed the fake, rouge anti-virus software cyberdefender

now i need to get them both out and my computer is messed up.best answer that works get...10 points!and a sincere thank you from me

please, any help?remember it has to: (below)

1: has to remove and scan for FREE

2: it should work on regular trojan and cyberdefender, and remove THEM BOTH COMPLETELY!

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  1. Free?

    try Avast...http://www.avast.com (this is one of the best!!)

    also try

    spybot search and destroy

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

    spyware blaster

    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...


  2. There are many really great programs that can help you remove viruses for free.  Listed below is a guide that will help you do it completely free.

    Generic Virus Removal Guide:

    -This is an intricate guide that will remove any and all infections you have on your computer.  Very indepth but effective.

    http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

    You can also check out this list of the best freeware programs that you can use on your computer:

    http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

  3. ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows

    that uses the GNU General Public License by the Free Software

    Foundation and is free (as in freedom) software.

    There is a portable version of ClamWin where it can be install into an USB thumb drive.

    First use another PC to download Clamwin portable anti-virus

    and install Clamwin portable on a USB thumb drive.

    http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/c...

    How to configure ClamWin

    http://support.real-time.com/open-source...

    Update the latest anti-virus definition files.

    Set the preferences to delete or move virus to a quarantine folder.

    Boot up in safe mode on the infected PC.

    If possible, disable system restore on the infected PC.

    Use the USB drive with Clamwin Anti-virus installed to scan the infected PC.

    First scan the USB thumb drive and RAM memory for virus.

    Then scan all hard drives for viruses.

  4. AVG Anti Virus Should do the job for you. Download it at www.download.com and type in AVG in the search box, its both free and will remove the viruses.  

  5. RogueRemover FREE is an application that can remove rogue antispyware, antivirus, and hard drive cleaning applications with ease. Rogue applications provide false information about the safety of your computer as well as, give erroneous scan results or put their own malware on your computer.

    http://www.majorgeeks.com/RogueRemover_d...

  6. Download, install and run CCleaner  to clean up old temp files.

    http://www.ccleaner.com   [Free]

    Restart your PC in safe mode with networking

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

    Download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes

    http://www.malwarebytes.org

    Run a full scan with Micro Trend House Call

    http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

    After the scans, restart the PC and update your anti-virus, remember to only have one anti-virus installed on your PC

    http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...  [Free, if you do not have one]


  7. Avg

    ClamAV as well.

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