Does anyone agree with me if yahoo could contribute some rewards such as free download of certain software maybe a very good antivirus etc. He he he this is just a suggestion. Whether people are in it for the sake to answering question or not it does not matter but at least there is some useful contribution to those who spend the most time on the computer like getting their computer protected in return for their usage.
i agree with you..
My computer was working fine til a couple of days ago then I noticed the antivirus had expired so I installed an avast 30 free trial to tie me over til I can order a new one. I shut the computer off and restarted it, then once I'd logged in a message popped up briefly saying 'starting program...' but I didn't get to see any more as the computer restarted itself. Once I'd logged in again it brought up what I assume to be the same message (starting program) but it shut down even quicker this time. I started it again, just in case I'd missed something, but it shut down even quicker this time.
I then started it up in safe mode, but not knowing much about computers I wasn't sure what to do when I got there! I uninstalled the program and tried to uninstall the expired antivirus but it wouldn't allow me to. Tried rebooting in normal mode but the same thing happened - it just takes itself round and round in circles.
Any ideas how to fix it?
Ta:)
same problem was there with me also do these steps
restart the computer in safe mode with networking download the avg antivirus install it and run the full scan dont worry it will install if the avast antivirus is there also after scaning it will disply if any virus are there if any viruses are there then remove that viruses ok
or else
I have just removed Norton Antivirus, personal firewall, Privacy Control, Antispam, and Parental Control after my registration expired. I have downloaded Avast AntiVirus, but would like to know of other decent free programs to replace the rest of my Norton product. Is Windows Security Firewall etc enough or good enough?
Avast is very good!
Please don't download and run any other Anti-Virus package, since that could result in conflicts.
However, I would reccommend that you download and use Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal 2.10.32158.
This free license home users Package does a lot of Clean Up Jobs that Avast doesn't do and is something that will complement it rather than get into a conflict with Avast.
You can download your free copy from http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4991.h...
I'm sorry, but there isn't any UK Mirror where you can download it from there, but, if you don't like the US Mirrors, you can use the Aussie ones there.
All the best.
Cheers.
PS,
The Yanks aren't all that bad, luv.
computer assoicates,internet security suite
McAfee
I use AVG and Zone Alarm, both free and both seemingly effective. I gave up on Norton after downloading a new subscription which stopped my computer working. They never questioned why I wanted a refund so they must know of problems.
I run Bullguard and you can get a free trial of this from them Its a good system and I can recomend it .Good luck
actually although i swear by PANDA , windows firewall in sp2 is not a bad product as i had to use it on my other desktop for a month until i bought an additional license for panda but now i believe that pandas 2007 product comes with 3 licenses instead of 1 now. it's not free but it's worth it if you value your pc. :-)
grisoft, free edition.
Hello guys, could u pls help me out with this?? I've found out that my pc was infected with brontoc. I've noticed that the folder option in the tools menu was missing and after I execute the run on the start button, my pc is restarting even though I didnt do restarting...What antivirus software is suited for this?? could u pls provide me an antivirus that cleans brontoc and at the same time free of charge or no subcription is needed.....thanks
Go to www.cybertechhelp.com.
My computer was also affected by this virus, and no removal tool worked, and I couldn't download any .exe file because of the virus. I couldn't download anti-virus programs etc. (Computer was restarting when I tried to download .exe files) But the staff at cybertech is great. They offer you wonderful assistance.
My computer is better than before!
try to research in the internet what kind of virus is a brontoc virus? and what anti-virus can clean up that virus
I use and highly recommend AVAST
I made a tutorial for you at:
http://coldpctips.blogspot.com
yesterday, i download the trial version of Stopzilla (and antivirus prgram) and it found a trojan horse on my computer and something called hotbar. i never downloaded hotbar. Stopzilla said that hotbar had spyware in it. it also has a keylogger in it. so dont get it and if u have it, get rid of it! and then change all your passwords to everything that u type a password for on your computer. also, if u find anything called ptsnoop on your computer, get rid of it. stopzilla said that its a virus and the name of it sounds like its also a form of spyware.i kno this isnt a queshtion. im just putting it up to help people. unfortunatley i suffered from this and hotbar is on my computer. i cant get rid of it and my antivirus isnt picking it up. does anybody kno a free anti spyware program that will get rid of it? and i dont want adaware. thnx very much.
p.s. i dont mind if its only a trial version. i just need somthing to get rid of hotbar really soon
Run super antispyware in safe mode, the link is http://www.superantispyware.com
You should always run both spyware and anti-virus programs in safe mode, it keeps things from hiding in a running application
Stopzilla is GARBAGE often gives false positives.
i have a 2 months norton antivirus subscription and it is ending very soon. meanwhile my fren told me that avg is free and reliable as well. i was juz thinking if avg is free it wont be that good n i am confused right now on wat to do for antivirus. shall i extend my norton or download avg for free or buy sumting else. my com is hptx1000 and has vista.
actually AVG and AVAST! are really good virus-scanners. The catch is that the free version has some of its capabilities limited to only paying users. You can however, continue to use the non-paying functions as long as you like.
If you are just looking for a standalone anti-virus without all the extra root-kit, spyware, adware stuff, then i recommend Avast! It's worked for me ever since i last reformatted this computer and haven't got a virus since.
Yes it works fine, you can download the free edition from here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_an...
The only thing you have to update from time to time. the free edition is good only for antivirus,
malware, spyware will not be detected, you have to use another program such as spyware doctor for this..
webroot spysweeper
avg is free but is just a simple software designed for home use. it also has a 30 day trial version and needs to be updated constantly, for hassle free life just renew your norton and look up for symantec on the web see their trial version offers
ANG is reliable but I prfer Kapersky its not free but worth every penny. Look here for AV reviews
After a lot of personal research, straightforward testing, and lessons learned, I came up with the following freeware solutions for keeping my system up and running.
FIREWALL
- COMODO Firewall Pro
ANTIVIRUS
- AOL Active Virus Shield (based on Kapersky)
- a-squared free
ANTISPYWARE
- SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition
- Microsoft Windows Defender
- SpywareBlaster
- McAfee SiteAdvisor
REGISTRY CLEANER
- Advanced WindowsCare V2 Personal
- CCleaner
ANTISPAM
- SpamBayes
DEFRAGMENTER
- Speedfrag (a bit akward to use at first, but simply the best one available for free)
MEMORY OPTIMIZER
- Cacheman
All those software are free to everyone for personal use, they are also easy-to-use, non-intrusive (almost no pop-ups windows) and low-memory consuming.
My laptop is now booting up in 55s with 659 Mb of free RAM available (out of 1Gb total), and is decently fast.
I consider it good, but I would like to make it even better.. Any advise?
The /himem /lomem switches are helpful. But that's too geeky for alot of folks.
Best practice that I know of is a Backup Routine. On install before you go online, backup everything, registry, program sys files. Keep these backups near or in the case with the PC/Laptop. After any install or altering/editing or removal of a program, make another backup. This is called B1 and B2. Use B1 when your system gets a bad virus and use B2 to restore any data that may have changed.
I clicked on a 'FREE' simpsons episode download button. And then suddenly about four antivirus programmes that i have never heard of apear and start telling me I have 204 spyware programmes on my PC. Then they ask you if you want to download their antivirus.
Furthermore i looked at one of the locations of the spywares and it said Created in 2007!! and i got this spyware breach only today. So I did a full scan of my computer with Norton, but mine is a few months old, and no spyware apeared.
Do I have spyware/Malware and if I do what should I do?
your computer is ok
You just sow how rogue anti-spyware wants to trick you into pushing their products
Do not try to download them!
If you want to make sure that your not infected try to download spyware scanners like Spyhunter, Spy Sweeper, SpyBot Search %26 Destroy good luck
your ok
well 1st do not choose anyting that pops up as it is a virus wanting u to download them as u think its a real antivirus. 2nd omfg u have norton this is bad it does not stop all virus u can not remove it from unistall at all. u have to get to rid of it from symantec now now now. download vast instead which is free and spybot search and destroy which is free. there u are. do this
Have you tried http://tinyurl.com/yuhean ?
I'd recommend going to:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
I use them all the time. Check it out. It's a free online virus/spyware/malware scanner.
Sounds like a plot just so you would download their software. If Norton says you are OK you prob are.
well, you could start with a prog called adaware free....it will get rid of some, but you may be too far overboard and need a rerformat.
You should be ok as long as you didn't download the program.
Have you tried http://tinyurl.com/yuhean ?
In a couple days, my free trial of Norton Internet Security Suite will end. What free programs can I use to replace the firewall and antivirus protection?
I want a program which automatically updates and also automatically scans at a time I can choose.
It seems most people here are recommending a simple anti-virus program to replace your current ''security suite'' with. WRONG!
These days you need a whole lot more than just a virus protection. Only about 15% of all malware is viruses. The rest is worms, trojans, phishing schemes, spyware, etc.
Here's some ideas to ''roll ya own'' Internet Security Suite for free. Free is always the best.
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1. For your Anti-Virus......(Always use only 1 A-V...You must NEVER use more than one anti-virus, Even an expired anti-virus can cause a major conflict...you MUST uninstall any old anti-virus products)
For your anti-virus needs, I would suggest Avira AntiVir庐 PersonalEdition Classic. It has excellent heuristics, a virus detection rate that is better than many of ''paid-for'' anti-virus programs and is light on using your computer's resources. And did I mention that it's free!
Download here:
http://www.free-av.com/
Avoid an anti-virus called AVG (free version). It is wildly popular but has piss-poor virus detection rates.
And I mean ''computer nerds'' with upmost respect, because I envy anybody who knows anything about these dang computers. here is my problem.
I have about 200 virus's scanned on my computerand every antivirus that I download only scanns the virus's for free, or only cleans up to 20 of the scanned virus's and then wants me to pay for an upgrade that will take care of the others. What I need is one your inside secret antivirus cleanup sites that I can download, scan and have it clean all the 200 virus's for free. I know one of you have access to such a site, please share..
Start here:
http://housecall.antivirus.com
Then install this:
http://free.grisoft.com
FREE AVG for home use - daily subscription updates - FREE.
The first time that happened to me, I had to reinstall windows. Just put in the original Windows CD you got when you purchased the computer. The secomd time, I used a a program called spyware, you can download that one for free just search it in google. The third time it happened, I began using my internet provider's anti-virus and anti spy software, I'm with AT%26T. That still works really well.
my norton antivirus is due to expire soon, is there any free security i can get?
I renewed mine, for a year it's only 60 bucks. I wasn't sure what to trust and what not to, so I just went with what I already had.
AVG is great and free.
AVG from Grisoft. I had Norton and it expired and it was the happiest day of my life! AVG runs a lot faster and it's free. Doesn't take up as much computer either.
free.grisoft.com/
AVG free edition is a good one. Avast also makes a free version that is popular as well. I have never used Avast but use AVG on all my PCs.
AVG Free edition - http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
AVAST Free for home use - http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...
why not renew it, its already there and apparently working.
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 etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.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. Don't forget to uninstall Norton before installing AVG. Hope this helps.
Windows Defender from Microsoft
My computer now has viruses, and I cannot download any antivirus software. Anyone know where I can get some?
free no dowload software, or what can I do to fix this. I cannot download anything. And everytime I am on a webpage, select words are highlighted as links, and sometimes I click them by accident and a page pops up that says error. I went to safe mode with networking and I still can't download. I am using Internet Explorer. Keep checking back for updates I really need you guys help. I also have an email link.
Sorry the safe mode with networking did not stop your virus from loading..Try this link. http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home....
The only thing it will ask you to do is download active x controls...see if it works.
There is only way to solve your problem, which can keep all your data intact. Follow the instructions carefully.
1. You'll need a friend with a virus-free computer with an antivirus program installed in it, and updated with the latest updates.
2. Switch your PC off, open it and carefully remove your hard-disk and dismantle all the attached cables, and carry it to your friend's computer.
3. Now, open your friend's computer and attach your hard-disk as a secondary hard-disk.
i have norton antivirus, spybot- search n destroy, spyware terminaator and avg free addition. having all of them will surely slow my system down. which do u think i shud remove?
Remove Norton and keep the rest. Make sure to keep your security software updated and active. Never use more than one anti-virus or firewall, as it can cause driver conflicts. You also need a firewall - either activate the Windows firewall (if you have Windows XP / Vista), or get the free Comodo Personal Firewall from http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
You will need the Norton Removal Tool by Symantec to get rid of Norton -
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...
:)
Norton and avg are both good antivirus, only thing is, norton slows your system down quie a bit compared to AVG.
if you have paid for norton then uninstal AVG, if you have the free trial of norton but have not yet paid for it then uninstall norton. never have more than on antivirus on your computer.
as far as spyware detection programs go, the more the merrier, only have one of the programs running full time as too many running will take up too much system resources.
fire up the other antispyware programs one a month, do your scans with them and put them back to bed when finnished.
It seems that you have 2 anti-VIrus and 2 anti-Spyware programs.
Remove one of the Anti-Virus, Norton's is better than AVG but it is your call. Having 2 anti-virus programs running at the same time will cause them to interfere with each other.
Having 2 anti-spyware at the same time is alright I'd just make one active and have the other scan only on manual. Of the 2 you mention Spybot is the better.
remove the norton and keep avg or better yet get rid of both
and get avast www.avast.com and free firewall www.comodo.com
What programs should I delete?
The programs I have so far are:
- ad-aware 2007
- avast! antivirus
- ccleaner
- COMODO firewall pro
- mcafee siteadvisor
- Spywareblaster
- superantispyware Free edition
Ok now, I am thinking of deleting these programs and installing new ones..good idea or bad idea? and to do that I will need to know what programs I will download after I delete these programs ..please tell me what the program does and where to download it..thankyou everyone
%26 please tell me if there are any programs that you reccommend and where to download it from
My suggestions to get rid of are: Adaware, and Spywareblaster. Adaware's detection is mediocre at best, and Spywareblaster is okay, but there are better alternatives out there.
My suggested add programs would be Spyware Doctor Starter Edition which is the best malware remover on the market, period! Also get Boclean which is like SpywareBlaster, but updated a lot more often and covers a lot more malware. It will work quietly in the background until some malware is trying to install itself, then it will have a pop-up describing the malware and telling you that it has been blocked. Both of these programs are available @ www.download.com for free.
In a week and don't intent to renew it. Which is the most suitable antivirus I can get via internet that is for free??
Thanks for your answers.
Good, now try a program that doesn't use all of you resources and won't cost you a thing. AOL Active Virus Shield powered by Kaspersky is currently the best free anti-virus (99.62% detection rate). The most popular free anti virus programs are AVG Free and Avast which are recommended above Norton and McAfee but have poor detection rates (82.82%, 87.46% respectively). Norton is notoriously bloated and takes forever to perform full systems scans. If you want to pay for an anti-virus NOD32 is highly recommended. You can download AOL Active Virus Shield, AVG or Avast from the links below. There is absolutely no spyware and they are completely free but your system should only have one anti-virus program.
Make sure you use the Norton removal tool to get rid of the current installation as Norton is notorious for not removing completely with a regular uninstall.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...
try AVG free addition. i have it on my PC and have had no problems for a long time now. it automatically scans in the morning and is updated regularly. best is it is free with no obligations to upgrade to the paid version later.
I have Norton Antivirus 2005 which I paid for... What about a free package......Any help would be appreciated...
Antiviral. (free)
AVG free. Excellent protection available from: http://www.Grisoft.com
Don't use two antiviral products together as they may be incompatible. If your Antiviral trial has run out, then remove product from your computer and get the AVG installed.
Anti-spyware (all free)
O.K. Some quick links to get you out of trouble
Essential products are: Adaware SE from: http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot SD http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybo...
Spywareblaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
Windows Defender - http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...
Spycatcher
http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware...
Ewido http://www.ewido.com
PC starter kit at download.com 20 of the best recommended programes for people new or less advanced in computers. Check all three pages, at bottom see Security/Tools/Fun
http://www.download.com/PC-Starter-Kit/2...
Now for some informed reading, courtsey of 2-spyware Research centre.
Anti-Spyware contains the list of all known legitimate anti-spyware programs that can effectively detect and remove spyware, adware threats and other kinds of computer parasites from the system. Listed programs have been carefully tested by the 2-spyware.com research center and successfully passed our strict tests. This means that all of them can quite precisely recognize a particular pest, completely disable it by terminating its processes, deleting its essential files, registry entries and other related objects and eventually clean the infected system ensuring that no unsolicited programs will stay and attempt to violate your privacy and harm your computer.
Before I start, Ill answer all the obvious questions. I have ran different, high rated, non rogue antispy, antivirus, adware, hacker,
etc. Nothing comes up on the free ones, and nothing comes up with the paid ones. I have Zonealarm suite 2006 for a firewall, and windows firewall is on, though its not very good.
Ok, I have no idea what this is. It started about a month ago, and its done it ever since. Everytime I open something, regardless of what it is, (Calculator, Paint, VLC, Windows Media Player, etc.) Zonealarm pops up (Because I have it on a high setting so it tells me when anything does anything), and says the program that I just opened is trying to delete this. Aka, ''Ad-Aware SE Core application is trying to remove a driver or service:'' then it shows
''EVENTLOG\APPLICATION\MICROSOFT H.323 TELEPHONY SERVICE PROVIDER''
I looked it up but I cant find anything on it. Its getting really annoying, and its slightly worrying me, because I have no idea what this is.
Its your voice over internet protocol driver. You are probably using yahoo chat or some other app which you talk to someone over the net on a microphone. Let your zone alarm allow it if you use this feature.
I Want Avast antivirus software version 4,
Where i can download for free of cost please
Let me know
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...
avast! Home Edition is free of charge for home users who do not use their computer for profit.
Hi,
i use windows xp home edition. I have 1GB ram, yet at times it so happens that when i launch a program it doesnt open up beyond the splash screen. This happens when i have a few windows already open, typically its 2-3 browser windows, yahoo messenger windows, windows live e-mail and some graphic editing or html editing programs. I also have copernic desktop search indexing my computer and AVG antivirus. Zonelabs firewall is active all the time. Mailwasher Free is also resident in my taskbar and frequently checks mail on my pop3 server.
I'd like to know that inspite of having 1 GB ram why is it that some programs dont launch? They launch only after i have shut some of my open windows.
Believe that 1GB ram should be good enough to typically open 8-10 windows of the most often used programs e.g. graphic editors, html editors, word processor, yahoo messenger, anti-virus, etc.
The RAM has nothing to do with a program not opening, it would tell you that there wasn't enough system resources if that were the case. I have this problem at times to yet I haven't found a solution to it yet. I think it's a software bug and not hardware related. Most of the time with me it happens with EA made files, they never had good coding to begin with though. Does it only happen with certain files or programs?
The programs I have so far are:
- ad-aware 2007
- avast! antivirus
- ccleaner
- COMODO firewall pro
- mcafee siteadvisor
- Spywareblaster
- superantispyware Free edition
Ok now, I am thinking of deleting these programs and installing new ones..good idea or bad idea? and to do that I will need to know what programs I will download after I delete these programs ..please tell me what the program does and where to download it..thankyou everyone
paranoid are we? keep the ones you think work best. but keep in mind if you have all these progs running at once its gonna slow your resources down
Keep:
ad-aware, avast! anti-virus, and ccleaner
Keep them all updated too.
Delete:
mcafee
Spywareblaster
superantispyware
Don't know about comodo, but Zonealarm always gets good reviews so I recommend it.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...
superantispyware Free edition
COMODO firewall pro
ccleaner
ccleaner
mcafee siteadvisor
spywareblaster
superantispyware Free edition
consider changing avast.
