i am asking about free anti-virus and spyware programs.?

[Subject]
i am asking about free anti-virus and spyware programs.?
[Question]
are there any out there that perform just as well as the paid ones do and if so what are they? both categories please.

ohiomike @ 2009-07-10 04:53:37

[All Answers]
AVG for anti virus

egowarrior_2000 @ 2009-07-10 04:57:51

PC tools internet security.
Its the full package and is freaking awesome.

taige a @ 2009-07-10 05:02:45

Avast! is an excellent antivirus that protects from Virus and spyware.

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Robi @ 2009-07-10 05:02:51

First understand this...

Free versions are cut down versions of the Professional version of the same Antivirus company and Pro version costs you. Why a company will charge for Pro version??

Free version of the same antivirus will have signature files to catch the major viruses but the Pro version will have the signatures to capture the virus variant as well.

So it is always advisable to shell out some money for antivirus whether you go with Norton or AVG or Avast or McAfee ... the choice is yours..

Good luck

pixine @ 2009-07-10 05:03:22

try AVG

Happy Penguin @ 2009-07-10 05:03:55

http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html this is a good anti-spy-ware program http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html this one is great too. also for anti-virus programs you can download avira, avg, or avast, all free

liketolisten @ 2009-07-10 05:05:53

Avast! for free...:http://www.avast.com/
but an anti- virus and an anti-spyware alone won'tfix your problem...
you also need a custom firewall.
I recommend comodo. http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/

gabossecret @ 2009-07-10 05:20:21

You need to find an antivirus program, Go to filehippo.com and type antivirus in the search.
Then you can use these programs listed below to support it
While your computer is in good nick you should download these programs as a Save, then install from that file. All these programs do different stuff, the end result is your computer runs a lot better. Use all of them.
To Clean Up Computer

1. CCleaner (about 10 minutes to install and run)
Google ccleaner and install it.from filehippo While it installs just untick the boxes as some you dont want..Run the cleaner in windows/applications but dont tick the bottom 11 boxes in the Windows Tab.Run the registry cleaner as well, when it asks to back up the registry , allow it to do it, then clean the registry. You may have to clean the registry a few times, but you do not need to save it each time.

2. Superantispyware (1 hour)
http://www.superantispyware.com
Has a stop homepage from being altered which is good. Download and run superantispyware. Install it and set the preferences to monitor your home page. Set up tick boxes that you want in the other tabs as you require.You don’t need to run it at startup unless you want the antispyware protection 24/7.
Note Superantispyware has powerful reset tools that will set stuff back to windows defaults.To use these tools click preferences >repairs. There are a lot of handy repairs you can chose.Superantispyware is a good program and remember to update it before scanning. A scan may take 45mins.Just run a scan for the first attack.

3. Spybot – Search and Destroy (1 hour) - Download spybot search and destroy. Through its immunize page and link to javacools spyblaster, spybot can manage activex problems which is extremely difficult for antispyware programs to find. Also just run the scan for first attack. http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html

4. MalwareBytes (1 hour)
http://www.malwarebytes.org This is a neat little program to scan for annoying pop ups and adverts.

5. Windows Live Onecare (2-3 hours)
Onecare safety scan fixes registry and finds temp files that nothing else seems to find. Choose the Beta Edition link for vista users. It does registry, spyware , virus , disk clean up and defrag
XP Users http://onecare.live.com/site/en-ca/defau...
Vista Users http://onecare.live.com/site/en-ca/center/whatsnew.htm Run the full safety scanner, it takes a few seconds to install the scanning files but when you start the scan, it takes 2 hours or more. Let it load the scanning tools, then start the Safety Scan. So once it starts to load the safety scans' x file of x , you can leave the computer and go to bed etc. Then at the end of the scan it asks you to set it running full time.
Think twice about setting it to run in the background as it could be another thing to slow you down. However, it may be worth while if you have no other security programs running.

Now you should be flying and Onecare has even set up a new system restore point for you.. Add onecare to your favourites
6. Set up IE7 /8 so it runs efficiently. (2 minutes)
Over time IE seems to set its own (or programs do) tick boxes in the advance tab.In IE, Click Tools >Internet Options >Advance Tab. Click Restore advance settings defaults button.Then scroll the listings down to near the bottom and:
1. Tick empty temp files when browser closes (this empties the cache, which if not empty, will stop you from going online and hassles msn)
2. Ie7 only.- Bullet disable phishing filter (optional. Leave it on if you want that type of protection, usually for financial data like internet banking).2. Ie8 - to disable the phishing filter click Tools > scroll down to SmartScreen filter and disable it. (leave it on is preferred) SmartScreen filter will stop malicious code from being installed to your computer, specially through activex, however it may be doubling up with your internet security program so causing your browser to be a little slower.
Then click the blue drop arrow near the search icon (top RHS corner) >manage search providers >make the one you want default >then remove all the others listed. These really slow IE8 so remove them.
3 Then Click Tools >Delete Browser History, cookies, add ons, the whole lot. Do this regularly.Close the browser to set the settings.

7. Ensure only one phishing filter program, and only one firewall program is used on the computer. Disable others that may be in other software, or disable the browser phishing filter

chezzrob @ 2009-07-10 05:27:49

[Subject]
how do I delete the Norton security Yahoo put on my computer?
[Question]
It does not appear in the uninstal programs under settings

BRIAN @ 2009-07-10 02:26:09

[All Answers]
Technology
http://karrox.info/

Adminstratar @ 2009-07-10 02:30:25

start, programs, go to the program, right click and see if it has uninstall there :-)

star @ 2009-07-10 02:33:37

really? it should appear on the list. anything that has 'symantec' in the name is also norton, so get rid of that too as it makes your computer soooo slow! if after that it doesnt go take a pic of you installed programmes and post it here im sure someone will help ya

Harry @ 2009-07-10 02:34:04

Click Control panel and it will be under security.

tompointer @ 2009-07-10 02:34:57

please tell me what you know

prasanna @ 2009-07-10 02:35:09

You are quite correct, in my opinion, any program that does not have it's own uninstaller is a virus.
To remove it, you have to download an uninstaller, see link.

ianhad @ 2009-07-10 02:42:36

It is a virus, i downloaded the YouTube video saver and could not uninstall it, there was no programme on the list i removed Adobe Air and shockwave thinking it was them and it was still there - then i got a "click accept to fix" screen what looked like adobe, so i clicked accept and then my computer started running very slow, media player was screwing up my movies and music i had to completley recover my machine to factory default, lost all my programmes.

mickmarum @ 2009-07-10 04:12:56

[Subject]
I Forgot My Security Code On My Nokia 5300, How Do I Get Into My Phone?
[Question]

Pavan @ 2009-07-10 02:54:49

[All Answers]
a big hammer

Lo-couk @ 2009-07-10 02:56:55

Take the security code again or try it in the internet.

Nitin @ 2009-07-10 02:57:44

It usually has the code on the box.

Harold Mason @ 2009-07-10 02:57:59

Hi there

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Regards
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Sida @ 2009-07-10 02:58:21

Call Nokia customer support. They can provide you with password reset provided that you can give them appropriate personal details to ensure it is your phone.

James C @ 2009-07-10 02:58:39

Just go here and enter your details
to get your IMEI all you have to do is type *#06# into the call function
EASY
by the way - i had that phone and i liked it. good phone. but the buttons on the top panel

Nick W @ 2009-07-10 03:00:20

I never experienced that myself. Try to remember the codes you use most often.

Cordi Boy @ 2009-07-10 03:01:10

[Subject]
how to remove this virus?
[Question]
when i scam it with AVG i cannot remove it because it is in system file. this is the result when i scan my pc

\\?\global\root\systemroot\system32\UACpjuhcsihrimtcrjjb.dll
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe

both is a trojan horse generic 13.ATPH

vecvec @ 2009-07-10 02:50:51

[All Answers]
you must disconnect from the internet when your infected with a trojan to stop it downloading info....scan in safe mode

mick @ 2009-07-10 02:54:41

use malwarebytes

Koechi @ 2009-07-10 02:55:21

use kasparasky

Wimu @ 2009-07-10 02:55:31

/Start your computer in safe mode, And re scan.


If Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, booting into Safe Mode with these instructions.

* If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
* Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
* Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
* Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
* Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
* When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.



Windows Vista is similar to Windows XP for starting in Safe Mode.

* Turn the computer on or Restart the computer
* Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Boot Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
* Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected (the top option)
* Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
* When you are finished with troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.

Dimarzio_shredder @ 2009-07-10 02:55:46

use symantec

James @ 2009-07-10 02:56:15

see how to do it in the google and just apply everything and do it.

Nitin @ 2009-07-10 02:59:08

use pc tools antivirus

shizel @ 2009-07-10 04:17:47

[Subject]
how to remove win32/conficker.worm?
[Question]
I need an effective method to remove win32/conficker.worm.I have tried the malware by microsoft, but it's not working.so please suggest some new antivirus,malware aor anything like that to remove this worm.We are having PC's which are connected by LAN and so the threat is high.Please suggest a solution to get rid of win32/conficker.worm.

ANU @ 2009-07-10 02:45:40

[All Answers]
use kasparasky

Wimu @ 2009-07-10 02:51:43

Use the latest AVG 8.0 its free

dominic @ 2009-07-10 02:53:12

Get Symantec Removal Tool from here

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2008-112203-2408-99&tabid=3

Anand Prabhu S K @ 2009-07-10 03:18:41

How do I remove the Conficker worm?
If your computer is infected with this worm, you may not experience any symptoms, or you may experience any of the following symptoms:
* Account lockout policies are being tripped.
* Automatic Updates, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), Windows Defender, and Error Reporting Services are disabled.
* Domain controllers respond slowly to client requests.
* The network is congested.
* Various security-related Web sites cannot be accessed.
If your computer is infected with the Conficker worm, you may be unable to download certain security products, such as the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool . Win32/Conficker.B has multiple propagation methods. These include the following:
* Exploitation of the vulnerability that is patched by security update 958644 (MS08-067)
* The use of network shares
* The use of AutoPlay functionality
Therefore, you must be careful when you clean a network so that the threat is not reintroduced to systems that have previously been cleaned. Stop Conficker from spreading by using Group Policy
Notes:
* This procedure does not remove the Conficker malware from the system. This procedure only stops the spread of the malware. You should use an antivirus product to remove the Conficker malware from the system. Or, follow the steps in the "Manual steps to remove the Conficker.b variant" section of this Knowledge Base article to manually remove the malware from the system.
* Please carefully read and understand the note in step 4 of this procedure.
Create a new policy that applies to all computers in a specific organizational unit (OU), site, or domain, as required in your environment. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Set the policy to remove write permissions to the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Svchost
This prevents the random named malware service from being created in the netsvcs registry value.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
2. Create a new Group Policy object (GPO). Give it any name that you want.
3. Open the new GPO, and then move to the following folder:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Registry
4. Right-click Registry, and then click Add Key.
5. In the Select Registry Key dialog box, expand Machine, and then move to the following folder:
Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Svchost
6. Click OK.
7. In the dialog box that opens, click to clear the Full Control check box for both Administrators and System.
8. Click OK.
9. In the Add Object dialog box, click Replace existing permissions on all subkeys with inheritable permissions.
10. Click OK. Set the policy to remove write permissions to the %windir%\tasks folder. This prevents the Conficker malware from creating the Scheduled Tasks that can re-infect the system.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. In the same GPO that you created earlier, move to the following folder:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\File System
2. Right-click File System, and then click Add File.
3. In the Add a file or folder dialog box, browse to the %windir%\Tasks folder. Make sure that Tasks is highlighted and listed in the Folder: dialog box.
4. Click OK.
5. In the dialog box that opens, click to clear the check boxes for Full Control, Modify and Write for both Administrators and System.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Add Object dialog box, click Replace existing permissions on all subkeys with inheritable permissions.
8. Click OK. Set AutoPlay (Autorun) features to disabled. This keeps the Conficker malware from spreading by using the AutoPlay features that are built into Windows.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. In the same GPO that you created earlier, move to one of the following folders:
* For a Windows Server 2003 domain, move to the following folder:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System
* For a Windows 2008 domain, move to the following folder:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Autoplay Policies
2. Open the Turn off Autoplay policy.
3. In the Turn off Autoplay dialog box, click Enabled.
4. In the drop-down menu, click All drives.
5. Click OK. # Disable the local administrator account.

misca c2005 @ 2009-07-10 03:39:11

Get Symantec Removal tool from here http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2008-112203-2408-99&tabid=3 and run in safe mode.

But first disconnect the PC from Internet.

After that make sure you have latest updates of your Antivirus Installed.

pixine @ 2009-07-10 04:58:15

Conficker will only cause damage to any computer system it inhabits.
For all the information needed to remove this dubious application, you should check out:

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-7643en.html

Here you will be able to download the FREE infection scanner, and should your system be infected with this dubious infection, you will be given detailed instructions on how to combat the parasite.

You should also update your anti-virus software. You can find the Free trial version of Avira AntiVir here:

http://www.free-av.com/

Remember to also keep your anti-spyware tools updated.
Good luck!

ChscaMercury @ 2009-07-10 05:30:31