What is the best anti-virus/ anti-spyware to buy for a computer that got infected?

Question

My bro used my computer and started downloading a bunch of c**p since he kept saying yes to everything it asked of him while I think he was looking at Myspace c**p. I am needing to buy a new anti-virus and my computer has said to have spyware or malware on it. Any suggestions please? I know about Norton, McAfee, and Micro PCcillan. Any other contrenders or are one of these the best ones? Thanks

Answer 1

Kaspersky, hands down.

http://usa.kaspersky.com/products_servic...

Answer 2

Kaspersky or ESET(NOD32)

http://www.kaspersky.com

http://www.eset.com

But the thing is there is no such thing as an AV that protects you from yourself, nothing can protect a computer from human stupidity, you have to work with it to keep your computer safe. Since it is your brother causing problems, I suggest you don't let him use your computer unless he stops doing stupid things.

And if you let him use it make sure his account is a limited account so he can't install and in many cases download things, also parental control software with a setting of not allowing downloads for him would be good( in vista it comes with the computer).

Answer 3

Isn't that like closing the Barn door after the Horses are out?

Spyware - Windows Defender is best.

Answer 4

Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation. A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer, use your e-mail program to spread itself to other computers, or even erase everything on your hard disk. Spyware is software that sends your personal information to a third party without your permission or knowledge. This can include information about Web sites you visit or something more sensitive like your user name and password.Try  http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/  to get  solution for all problems.

Answer 5

iolo is the best. I've tried all kinds and I can guarantee iolo is the best and most dependable.

Cheers friend.

Answer 6

Norton and McCafee do a great job in preventing and eliminating viruses, but unfortunately do a poor job with spyware.  It is best to have a great firewall/anti-virus program to go along with a top flight anti spyware program.  There are lots of good ones you can see some reviews here:

http://www.spyware-fix.net

And more importantly I recommend practicing safer web surfing habits.  You need to practice greater care ESPECIALLY with social networking websites.  Those seem to be the biggest culprits these days in spreading spyware and malware.

Answer 7

one live care from microsoft

Answer 8

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]

Answer 9

There are many good programs out there. Examples are Malwarebyte, Spyhunter (Although people say its not really good) and PCDoctor.