I need help finding virus protection?

The rule of thumbs for security is to have a multi-layered protection approach !

So do not use more than one virus scanner on active mode (it is OK to have one active and others in passive (manual scan) mode), one good cleaner, two or three Anti Adware/Spyware/Malware (they each detect something that the others have not seen) and one Email scanner (if your Virus scanner does not include one).

You can only use one "software" Firewall (no options there as war between them will shut down your communication system if you have more than one) but, if you have a router, you can also activate its built-in Firewall as they use different methods.

Here are my suggestions for free software you can mix and match to your liking according to the rule (I tried all personally):

Anti-Malware/Spyware/Adware scanners suggestions:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/... is a good choice and has gotten many people out of jams if you keep it updated.

Spybot: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/... is also a good choice if you use it regularly and keep it updated.

Virus scanners suggestions:

Don't go for AVG free, it may be free but it has hiccups like the error that made the news late last year on CNET, it advised to remove a key component of Windows causing those who did to lose the use of their Windows system.

Avast is good but takes a lot of resources in the computer.

If you need both Virus scanner and firewall, then the Comodo firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_fi... is the top contender.

Use it in combo mode (Antivirus/Firewall) at installation.

The firewall itself is very robust and the just-released version 3 includes a well-designed intrusion detection system and Vista compatibility. Comodo also supports internet connection sharing, whereas the free versions of Kerio and ZoneAlarm do not. Make sure that you install it in "Advanced" mode, because the "Basic" installation has the HIPS ( Host-based Intrusion-Prevention System ) disabled.

If you just want to use Comodo as a Firewall (or don't want a Firewall) then for Virus scanning, use Avira instead http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Fre... It is very light on resources and the detection rate of viruses and rootkits is outstanding.

However, it does not include Email, Malware, Spyware or Adware scanners so complement by choosing from other suggestions on this page

Email scanner suggestions:

Spamdel: http://www.spamdel.com/

OR

Inbox: http://www.glenn.delahoy.com/software/files/Inbox....

Cleaner suggestion:

Glary Utilities: http://www.glaryutilities.com/gu.html to remove junk files or remnants of installs (there is always some).

Do not use Ccleaner ( In my time at helping others, I have found it more destructive than helpful and I had to rebuild systems nuked by it in the past ).

And of course, NEVER have them working scans at the same time.

When you scan, only the Firewall should be running alongside (in learn mode if need be).

Use a methodic "one after the other" kind of scan !

By doing so, you are on your way to being well protected BUT never relax your guard !

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despite the fact that I do not endorse loose anti viruses, you'll uncover them utilizing google. I used avast anti virus for a couple of years a whilst in the past and I discovered that it does not cast off each virus it detects. I use Norton Internet Security 2010 and I consider it's the first-rate. But something you do, do not set up AVG, AVG Anti Virus merchandise don't seem to be well.

Look at these two free ones and never connect with out Internet Security installed or with in seconds you will have virus, malware, spyware, Trojans attack your computer.

http://www.freeavg.com/

http://www.avast.com/

I use Norton Internet Security 2009, have used Norton by Semantec for yrs. with no problems. http://www.semantec.com/ the newer version is faster and better than the older versions.

Hope this helps

If you want FAST virus proteciton, try nod32 from http://eset.com/ There is a 30 day free trial to see how it works for you.

Don't get suckered into the "internet security" package.

AVG 8.0 is the one I use it doesn't seem to slow my machine at all.

I have also been recommended AVAST but I have never tried it so I wouldn't know.

The 2 most popular freeware anti-virus programs

Hope this helps

Gumby

Do not install AVG 8 free. It is crap and does not protect your computer.

Here are a couple of suggestions for your.

Anti virus and firewall pro

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_fi...

or

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

in combination with

http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

Very good protection and completely free

Head to http://cleanatrojanvirus.com/ and pick up spyware doctor. Go to recommended products. Download and install. Get rid of the viruses. And never have to worry about getting one again.

Use this page as a guide :

http://www.computersafetytip.com/

It has listed a lot of free antispyware and antivirus software