Is there any free software for virus's?

Question 1
Is there any free software for virus's?...  Do you know if it is possible to get adobe mcafee for free?

Answers
1)   mcafee & avg are both free, i can't think of any others.

you can go to 'premium' versions of both of them which only ramp up the speed of scans, but also costs a couple bucks. - Alex

2)   http://www.avast.com is free and good ! - frank21142226

3)   There are alot of free av programs. Never heard of adobe mcafee,,
There is adobe.com and there is a mcafee site. but no adobe mcafee ~ - Jasper

4)   Do this on-line scan first : http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
only if you might be worried that you could be infected now.

then go and get avast for full time protection,
you can not get a better anti virus system for free.
it has many features you will have to pay for in other systems.

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

don't forget to register or you will only have it for 60 days
by registering you will get a license for a full year.
just re-register at the end of the year to get another one year license.

if you feel you would be even safer with a software firewall
then
try this one it's also free and it has no conflicts with avast
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
or this one
http://free.agnitum.com/

and if you don't like the look of avast then try Avira
http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
the trouble with this one is the pop ups nagging you to buy a full system
and the relentless false positives.

or another good free one is Microsoft Security Essentials
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/



you have a few choices here
just pick what looks good to you
they all work well remember
you must only have one anti virus system running
on your computer at any time.





☼ - TheArfen

5)   Try SpyBot Search & Destroy. http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html - Solomon

6)   download MSE or run online scanner,

then download and run a computer scanner(NOT INTERNET BASED).
remember to disconnect the computer from the internet on the non internet scanner. - ben95111

7)   Microsoft Security Essentials is both free and very, very good.
http://download.cnet.com/Microsoft-Security-Essentials/3000-2239_4-10969260.html?tag=mncol

McAfee security suite is a pay program. However, McAfee Site Adviser is a browser add on to warn you about malicious websites.

For Firefox:
http://download.cnet.com/McAfee-SiteAdvisor-for-Firefox/3000-11745_4-10493671.html?tag=mncol

For Internet Explorer:
http://download.cnet.com/McAfee-SiteAdvisor-for-Internet-Explorer/3000-12512_4-10508464.html?tag=mncol - Glenn H

8)   Download, Install, & Run == All-Free
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AVG Antivirus Software
http://free.avg.com - tbshmkr


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Question 2
is there a free virus remover?...  my computer got a virus even though my internet was shut off i left it on to do a virus scan and it got infected during the scan. can anyone help me find a free virus removal program please?

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1)   One free one is AVG anti-virus. You can download it at the below link. - Jolly

2)   Hitman Pro is good and quick, so you might try that first. It gives you 30 days of cleaning, but it is good to check for infection as long as you want... - SurfUp

3)   yes.

The one I use is Avast home edition.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Regestration required but there is no cost.



There is also AVG free edition and ClamWin (ClamXAV for macs) that are some free virus removers.. - Aaron

4)   Download, Install, & Run == All-Free
=
AVG Antivirus Software
http://free.avg.com - tbshmkr

5)   In my experience, AVG and Avast are currently the two worst free AV programs available. I clean more infections from PCs using these free programs than any others.

Avira has a free version that works better than many paid AV programs. (www.avira.com) - Your PC Tech

6)   1- Avira AntiVir Personal Edition
http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html

2- Avast! Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/por/avast_4_home.html

3- AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition - CoeLevin

7)   There are several, I use and recommend Avast.

http://www.avast.com/ - bill45310252

8)   +1 on AVG free.
I used it on my comp running xp- before I switched to Linux.
My wife's comp has AVG on it. It works.

If you feel you must pay for virus removal or protection, then buy the commercial grade AVG. You can get it at Wal-mart for about $40, or you can download it a little cheaper. - John S, BaC


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Question 3
How do you reset your computer password?...  i put a password on my computer, but when i try to log in i can never get it right, so i tried to reset the password, but i need to create a password reset disk, but i cant do that on my computer because i cant get in. and when i tried to use my friends computer it wont let me. HELP!

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1)   Shame,, now you need to reinstall the OS.. do not use password this time. or if you do,, you may want to write it down, or make a recovery disk right away this time. ~ - Jasper

2)   I think you need to get into the BIOS to remove the password. But you'd be better to get help from someone who knows what they're doing. It involves pressing F2/F8 (depending on your computer) to access it when the computer boots up - but before it loads Wiindows. - Gerry Attric

3)   Unfortunately there is not much you can do aside from reinstalling OS. Or you can take to a professional who should have software to get in and reset. I do have this software but I won't share it here.. do to hackers and such.. Good Luck

Learn more or ask questions at http://www.topcomputertips.com Free computer Help, computer news, reviews and more. - Mike

4)   goto you mates place download
the ultimate boot cd for windows.

80 meg download and boot of it.
millions of password resetting tools and so much more, I dont leave home with out it. - brad payton

5)   1rd Method:
Try following trick which is actually a loophole in Windows XP Setup and a big security hole:

A. Boot using Windows XP Setup CD and follow the instruction like Accepting EULA, etc.

B. When it asks to repair your existing Windows installation, accept it and press "R" to run the repair.

C. Setup will start repairing your Windows and will start copying files, etc.

D. After a few minutes setup will restart your system and when it restarts don't press any key when it shows "Press any key to continue..." otherwise Setup will start from the beginning. Don't press any key and setup will resume where it left.

E. Now it'll start doing other tasks and will show a small progressbar with a few details in left side.

F. Look carefully at the details and when it shows "Installing devices", press <Shift>+F10 keys in your keyboard.

G. It'll open a Command Prompt window. Now type nusrmgr.cpl and press <Enter>.

H. It'll open the same "User Accounts" window which you see in Control Panel.

I. Now you can remove or reset any account password without any problem.

2th Method:
There are many 3rd party utilities which claim to recover forgotten Windows password:

Windows Password Recovery Tool 3.0 Service: http://www.windowspasswordsrecovery.com

Windows Password Recovery Tool is a program that works instantly to remove any lost or forgotten password. Simply boot your PC from the supplied Boot CD, and get access to forgotten Windows and administrator passwords in just seconds. Their method is so much faster/easier, and works great!


Related articles:
http://windowspassword.blog.com/
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Reset-Recover-Forgotten-Windows-NT-2000-2001/
http://www.articlesbase.com/computers-articles/what-can-you-do-if-you-forgot-your-windows-administrator-password-1349849.html - Doctor Li


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Question 4
How does downloading something from the internet work?...  

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1)   ? There is a file located on a server and when you click a link that points to that particular file, it downloads and you specify to open or save :)

Or, there are other ways to download things, like FTP.

.. You should be more specific. Like, what type of file, any particular program? - gregegg10

2)   Your computer sends a message to the other computer that says "hey can I have that file" and the other computer says "ok let me send it to you" - John C

3)   It goes through a series of tubes.
But remember, its not a dump truck, you cant just dump stuff in it. - Tsuki

4)   with TCP its much like getting a letter sent to your address.
with the execption that files(letters) might go to every post office and get thrown out to the next untill it reaches your destination. - brad payton

5)   The way it works is when you download a file it makes makes a copy of the original and transfers the copy on to your computer. - bill45310252


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Question 5
How do i get rid of Cyber Sercurity?...  I have Cyber Security Virus on my computer and I've tried everything ! You can possibly think of and I'm just looking for a program that can remove it FOR FREE everything else I have downloaded works but I need to pay but I heard there's a better way to remove it for free does anyone know? Please don't tell me SpyNoMore because I have to pay for that or any other spyware programs

Answers
1)   Need to use the tool in this guide.. ~ - Jasper

2)   search the 4 million of resolved answers on the subject, or you use that google thing, I've heard its really good at searching for answers..

*sigh* - brad payton

3)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFFWmlbi43w go here do what he tells you it worked for me - Genesis A

4)   Use the following instructions to remove the Cyber Security:
http://www.1stech.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=2909 - CoeLevin

5)   Microsoft How To Get Rid Of Malware Instructions
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4d71-960f-b561798b7b42

When Malwarebytes will not Run or Install see here-
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t256941.html

Major Geeks Read and Run Me First Guides-
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

Remove Malware.com Removal Guides-
http://remove-malware.com/

Microsoft Security Essentials-
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx

More information from Microsoft Security-
http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.aspx

Malwarebytes from- http://www.malwarebytes.org/
instructions on use- http://www.udel.edu/topics/spyware/malwarebytes.html
video on use of- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvbkBonKOQU - Double R


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My computer won't stop talking to me?

Question 1
My computer won't stop talking to me?...  a guy keeps on talking. it is like a commercial. i don't know where it is coming from!!
HELP!!!!!!!!!

Answers
1)   You have spyware!! omg!!!!!! do a virus scan - quick! - Nando

2)   Tell it to stop! =0 - Jaz.

3)   uh...I think your computer's a creeper..... - BrooklynTaylor

4)   Do you have a mac..? If so.............

1. go to system preferences..
2. go to speech

That should turn it off. - tophthetomboy

5)   OMG theres a ghost in your computer, i recommend calling a priest and doing an exorcism

Exorcism maybe also done by spyware antivirus programs. - Polarbear

6)   If you have a Vista, first log off. Then in the bottom left corner, click on the button. It should say Ease of Access. Turn off narrator. Then your computer shouldn't talk anymore. - Gushgi


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Question 2
AntiVirus System Pro. The virus from HELL!!!?...  I have Malwarebytes installed and it is able to delete the Trojans inside my system. As soon as I finish rebooting and log back on, the virus strikes back! It gets worse and worse! I have been to other anit-antivirus sites, but NOTHING works! I tried Anti-AtniVirSystem Pro and another one called uh... Spyware removal? I don't know.

None of these are working! I have gon manually in and I see nothing! This is truly the worst virus ever and I wish harm upon its creators!

I need solutions not explinations or crap about how I am stupid. Someone help ASAP! I can't even open Microsoft Word now!
I wonder... Is there someway that this WON'T cost me money? Let's just say, I am still with my parents who could care less about the computers and would enjoy them more with infections. I myself have no money and no one around me is hiring. I need something free. Free trials only come after I the product.

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1)   If you can find a version of Spy Hunter, you can scan your computer. The only thing is, with the free trial it only shows you where the bad files are, you have to delete them manually. It finds almost everything and is so far my favorite. Good luck. - damdempsel

2)   i use a anti and spyware remover program called Microsoft security essentials. you have to update the defentions every 7 days. but you can remove and qurentine viruses. - monkeys_rocks100

3)   get ubuntu. almost no viruses. - Michael

4)   dude this is happening 2 me 2 and i tried the programs u tried but the anti virus system pro shut down the program and locked it so i cant use but i guess u can try spybot search and destroy it worked 2 until the virus shut it down - noobsk8r

5)   try this go to this and read what he tells you you can try it it worked for me with no problemshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFFWmlbi43w - Genesis A

6)   Hi There,

Evidently the virus has embedded itself in a boot file and it keeps starting itself again. This virus has probably infested your restore point files and maybe even the master boot record.

The last resort to rid yourself of this virus is this:
Turn off "System Restore". System restore locks itself against being scanned and turning it off allows Malwarebytes to remove it.

Next boot up into safe mode and do your antivirus scan again.
Before doing the scan make sure the system restore is turned off then do the scan. I would scan with the antivirus and Malwarebytes application (first one then the other).

If that does not work try booting up again in safe mode with internet access and go to " Housecall" and have them do a scan. You might have to purchase the application for removal but if so it might be worth the money.

Running in safe mode is slower so give it some time.
If that does not do the job I see no way to clean your computer except a complete reinstall. (format then reinstall).

A note of caution: Be sure to scan any files you have saved lately, especially any jpg files before you open them up.
I lost several disks of photos because a virus had infected the jpg files. Had I opened up any of the pics the virus would have infected my computer again.

Hope this helps,
Al - Albert W


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Question 3
Computer won't let me do anything past homepage?...  Luckily I have two computers so I can ask this question. I have a dell that I bought last year and it has windows vista on it. The past few days I have been getting tons of pop-ups, although I can find no program in the programs that may have downloaded itself, and nothing found on the scanner. Now, when I get on internet explorer (8) it will let me on the homepage, but anytime I try to get on another page from there, by either typing it in the address bar or clicking a link, it says internet explorer has stopped working, then the page goes white and something comes up saying page has been recovered and takes me right back to my homepage. Help!

Answers
1)   Too much spyware.

http://www.superantispyware.com/ - Matt

2)   try opening your computer in 'safe mode'
turn it off and then turn it on, while the loading screen is p, keep pressing F8
and then run a virus scanner!

good luck :) - daisyclaire

3)   I.E. 8 is garbage, remove it and it will revert back to 7

to remove on windows vista...open control panel

if it's not on classic view switch to classic view.

then double click "programs and features"

find Internet explorer 8 in the list and click on it and then click uninstall

this should hopefully resolve your problem. - Jack A

4)   The guy who said to remove IE 8 and get 7 was half right. Remove IE 8 and get Google chrome or Firefox. They're faster and better in almost every way. you can get Google Chrome from the google webpage, tr booting into safe mode with networking so you can do this. - Michael

5)   in the programs menu you should have windows update which is a protected version of ie. you could try that to see if it's a whole system failure first. however, you may need to use a clean computer to download a updated malwarebytes or some such and install it via jump drive to be sure nothing got thru your protection... this is what this sounds like to me. - ez80227


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Question 4
I never use Internet Explorer, is it ok to just remove it from my comp?...  I use Opera instead.
Welll....I removed it. My computer did not explode.

Me - 1
Bill Gates - 0

Answers
1)   It should be fine, but personally I would prefer Internet Explorer. - Justin

2)   If you use any Windows operating system, you cannot actually remove it, since MSIE is integrated with Windows Explorer, and if you remove Windows Explorer, you break Windows completely.

If you're using an older version for Macintosh, then yes, you can get rid of it. - cen

3)   lol, good job, as you already know your answer is yes. don't listen to tat person who likes IE. although may I suggest to you that you try out google chrome? it's as fast, if not faster than opera, and it's really cool, with better picture quality. You can get it at the google website. try it. - Michael

4)   you removed it?.. your computer is worthless now... completely worthless... - Skwerl


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Question 5
What does a 'secure' site mean exactly?...  

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1)   It means they have encryption software etc in place so that hackers etc can't see you personal information. - Luke

2)   But make sure the address starts with https - tracklock


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why when i do typ my passwrod in the box it show blakc snowflaks instain; of my password?

Question 1
why when i do typ my passwrod in the box it show blakc snowflaks instain; of my password?...  it is not rigth becuse; my passwrod is warcraft827 but it dose;nt show up wehn i typ only the black snoflaks waht is wrong si it;s my compeutr???????

Answers
1)   it does this so if someone is watching you they cant read it - soccer1536247

2)   OH YOU TOLD EVERYONE UR PASS WORD lameo - Pic

3)   so someone looking over your shoulder can't get your password. - ez80227

4)   Security reasons. Its an asterisk. - Vaune S

5)   Its called encrypting your password,meaning hidding your password from people who might wanna Access to ur computer ,accounts or wherever you trying to login ,you can change it on ur settings thou. - Palesa M


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Question 2
Keeping a File in Recycle Bin - Safe?...  Keeping a File in Recycle Bin - Is it a safe place from Hackers ? Or a Foolish Idea ?

Answers
1)   If its an important file I don't think the best place to keep it is the recycle bin. It could be gone if you accidentally empty it. A safer place to keep the file would be on a flash drive or something that can be disconnected from your computer and only accessed when you need it. - lanc1988

2)   Not really. It's subject to deletion at any time. - Irish

3)   Nope,

If you have a good antivirus system it wouldnt be subject to hackers, but you could possibly or accidentally delete it. If it's really important, save it on a flash drive or in your Documents folder. - ben95111

4)   Keeping a computer in your house - Safe? - S.H. Rooms

5)   Lol first of all. If you place a file in the Recycle Bin, you might accidentally delete it.

Secondly, hackers can access a file that you have removed by using the recycle bin. Why? Because when you delete something from your hard drive, it isn't removed until you write on the same spot again.

So... to answer your question, it's a foolish idea. - Bacalao


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Question 3
What are computer security risks?...  What different types of security risks threaten school computers? What are some safeguards that minimize security risks

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1)   use a virus program - Tumbler

2)   spyware, adware, worms, nasty viruses that can corrupt the computer. A safeguard should include a good firewall and anti virus program. You can also minimize risks by being very careful where you surf the web. Many sites are very dangerous for your system. - jd59

3)   All types of malwares, software designed with malicious intent to damage or steal data. The most common are known as viruses and spyware.

Some safeguards can be the use of an antivirus and an antispware. Also, using the Parental Controls on school computers can help. Still, my best recommendation is to apply a good network security by limiting the accesses a student can have in a school computer. - Bacalao

4)   For school computers , it is the kids who use a proxy, if able, Reason this is a risk is you do not know what comes with that proxy. read this.

~ - Jasper


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Question 4
Why does my computer have a box that says virus detected and also makes a screeching sound when it is detected?...  Anyone know a antivirus program completely FREE!!!

Answers
1)   http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx - Double R

2)   http://www.free-av.com/ try this, avast is also free - liketolisten

3)   You may want to check for malware using free malwarebytes antimalware.

~ - Jasper

4)   What you have is so-called scareware. It is a pop-up that fools you into believing that your computer has a virus, then directs you to a "fix it" site that (1) charges a lot for nothing, and/or (2) downloads a real nasty piece of malware.

If you were willing to shell out a little bit of money for Norton Antivirus or AVG Anti-Virus + (free) WIndows Defender from Microsoft, you would not need to worry. If one of these programs detected malware, it would say so, and it is clear that AVG or Norton or Defender makes that claim, not some fake popup. - lolvark


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Question 5
what websites have no virusus, free and are legal to downlowd music from?...  i'm trying to find music for my mp3

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1)   Such a thing doesn't exist. You need to buy music for it to be legal and virus-free. - Mercuri

2)   No such thing as free and legal sites to get music from. You have to choose one or the other if you want the more popular kind of music.

Here are some sites to get free music but not legal:
www.dilandau.com
www.mp3raid.com

Here are some ways to get music that are legal:
iTunes music store - lanc1988

3)   You need to use a private torrent tracker. Usually you have to get invited or take an interview on an IRC to access the good ones such as what.cd and waffles.fm - Dennis


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