What is the best FREE antivirus program for Windows Vista? Also, Spyware protection?
My Norton antivirus ran out and I don't want to renew it. Want a good free antivirus program for Windows Vista. Any suggestions?
My Norton antivirus ran out and I don't want to renew it. Want a good free antivirus program for Windows Vista. Any suggestions?
fvillage
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If you're looking for a great antivirus program that does not slow down your computer use AVG antivirus. A bonus - there is a free version. I am a computer technician who has been using the free version for over 5 years.
There are important steps you must take before downloading and installing any cleaning software. Check out my blog (www.fvillage.com/pctune) on the subject with easy to understand steps to clean your infected computer. You can find the download(s) at my website (www.fvillage.com/repair) under free software.
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Anonymous
The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK
Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:
Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.
Then begin by;
delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.
goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions
goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.
Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.
Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.
Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.
Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.
Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:
dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories
Check the 'dir' command for all parameters
Anonymous
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, I have recently added superantispyware and Malwarebytes. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans Hackers etc. I have just upgraded to AVG free 8.0 and all seems good so far. Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from http://www.download.com/ 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. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps
RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]
Hi Me,
My name is Ron, and I’m part of the Windows Outreach Team. If you’re looking for Windows Vista recommended security programs, you should check this page out: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-vista.aspx.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Ron
Windows Outreach Team