What is the best FREE antivirus program for Windows Vista? Also, Spyware protection?

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.

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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

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

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-partner...

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Ron

Windows Outreach Team

A good registry cleaner I use is CCleaner. It's a reliable tool to get rid of worms, trojams, malwares and viruses that affect your pc performances. Free download here http://bit.ly/1sW1JoV

I guess it's the sotware you need.

Have a nice day

Check out the link ive provided Avira AntiVir free edition is one of the best out there, quick scan times, updates daily, and low on system resources, detects about 94%of viruses, ad to that superantispyware free edition, and malwarebytes free edition, and you should be fairly well protected.

It quite matter on what device it runs on. in case you have a 32-bit laptop then use F-shield and something of the others that have been cautioned. otherwise, purchase the unique Vista anti-virus it is made for sixty 4-bit structures.

Go to http://www.spywareremover-download.com/

Download Spywareremover for free.

Not only does spywareRemover get rid of the malicious spyware & adware that have invaded your system, it also prevents infestations from reoccurring. SPYwareRemover will keep your computer's performance at its best and it will protect your privacy and your identity.

To remove spyware,there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.

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