what is the best free antiviral security protection software? i used to have norton internet security and it worked fine until the subscription ran out. i doubt that there will be one as fine and easy to use as norton but if you can list one, it will be greatly appreciated. thank you so much!
Here Is A List Of Some Free Anti-Viruses.
I've Listed The Name, Download Link And Detection Rate To Make
Your Life Easier.
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic:
94.26% Detection rate
avast! Home Edition:
87.46% Detection Rate
AVG Free Edition:
82.82%% Detection Rate
For Anti-Malware Protection, Use These 3 Anti-Spyware.
Windows Defender:
AVG Anti-Spyware:
Ad-Aware 2007:
Use All these 3 Since Not One Of These Can Remove Every Single Spyware. Use Windows Defender As It offers Real TIme Protection, And AVG ANd Ad-Aware As They Can Detect The Malware That Windows Defender has Missed.
Also Consider Installing A Firewall.
It helps Blocks Intruders Who Want To Access Your Computer.
Here's A Free One.
COMODO Firewall Pro:
It's The Best. All Top Contributors Recommend It.
kaspersky is good I'm using it now trend micro i recommend and PC tools Norton Internet security 08 alright firewall is good also try panda 08 versions and avg good to and try nod32 eset.com avast is crappy because i had it for a month and didnt detect any thing
AVG
AVG
AVAST
Zone Alarm (the Firewall)
Kaspersky (not free)
AVG, NOD32, Avast, Spybot, Ad Aware and Comodo Firewall
For best security suites I used Spybot for detect and cleanse all bots like Spyware, Malware and lot's or ware there. Then I'm using for firewall it's not recommend we just used Windows XP firewall alone, so I decided to download a few software like ZoneAlarm and Outpost Firewall by Agnitum. These two software are awesome jungle dude.
So go for it, and try this jungle aye.
How to Fully Remove Norton 2004 and newer
Norton anti virus uninstall guidelines!
Download and run the Norton Removal Tool
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In addition to a firewall you must have full time (active) virus protection and full time (active) spyware protection.
All the following programs are free.
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Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
or
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
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Full Time (Active) spyware protection and run a full scan.
If you do not have active spyware protection, install:
Windows Defender (Included with Vista) XP SP2, Vista
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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run nowsecurity software.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
Windows 2000 (Pro and Server), Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (Home and Pro), Windows Vista (32-bit)
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
SpywareBlaster 3.51: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
Windows All
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
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Install:
CCleaner:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Do not install optional toolbar.
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
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Install either one not both:
Helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams.
McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
IE: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista (XP recommended)
Firefox: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Linux and Mac OS X
TrendProtect?
XP SP2, XP ProX64 SP1, Win 2000 SP4, NOT FOR VISTA
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time and monthly:
Microsoft Update:
Run in "Custom Mode". Install everything, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.
Microsoft OneCare Live Safety Scan, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows 2000
Safety Scan for Windows Vista
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
Vista, XP, Win 2000, and Server 2003
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Rootkit Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
MS Windows 2000 (32-Bit) or MS Windows XP (32-Bit)
F-Secure BlackLight
Windows 2000, XP (32 and 64-bit), 2003 Server (32 and 64-bit) and Vista (32-bit only)
Panda Anti-Rootkit
Windows 2000/XP
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Win NT 4.0 (SP 6a with IE 4.0), Win 2000 , XP, Server 2003
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Special Removal Tools
Run this time:
CWShredder: run
XP/2000/Me/98 SE/ NOT FOR VISTA
Shoot The Messenger
NT/2000/XP / NOT FOR VISTA
VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)
Windows 2000 (Pro and Server), Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (Home and Psecurity softwarero), Windows Vista (32-bit)
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Special Removal Tools
Run only if indicated
Roguefix.bat Windows XP only
SmitFraudFix
SmitFraudFix only works with Windows XP or 2000
Vundo Fix
Windows all
VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)
VirtumundoBeGone has not been tested on Vista platforms
Vundo Rootkit Removal
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
BitDefender Online Scanner
CA eTrust? PestScan
ewido anti-spyware
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
McAfee - Free Scan
Panda Software - ActiveScan
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
Trend Micro? HouseCall
Norton is not really that good, as it is resource hungry and a target for hackers as it is distributed as an OEM version with so many machines these days.
In my experience I have a used few antivirus software including Norton, and found that the best one is a free one called AVAST, from www.avast.com. Their home version automatically updates for one thing, and it covers internet mail, instant messaging, has a network shield, protects Outlook/Exchange, has a Peer2Peer (file sharing) shield, a standard shield and a web shield amongst it's 7 components, that can be paused or stopped individually if required, for example you may find your system slows down while using a file sharing program, so you can switch off the P2P provider if you want to risk it.
It also picks up other virus scanning programs on install and asks you which one you want as the active resident program. You can download loads of skins to change the look of it as well if you are not happy with the default interface.
You can do manual scans and change the level of security.
On install you can choose to do a DOS level scan of the system to ensure your computer is clear of any viruses.
I have used AVAST on friends "knackered" computers in the past and it has picked up viruses that their anti-virus programs, such as Norton and Symantec, let through.
You'll need to register this program with their website with just your name and email address. They will then send you a registration key that lasts 14 months. When your 14 months is up they will email you to remind you and you just re-register.
There is also a free version of AVG from www.grisoft.com, but that doesn't seem to pick up as many viruses as AVAST.
I tell friends now not to purchase anti-virus programs as they are a waste of money, especially while you have got gems like this around.
If you want a good firewall to partner this then use ZoneAlarm.
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