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? asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 1 decade ago

need a free anti virus program for my computer.?

my computer has been slow recently and i think that my current anti-virus program (avira) isnt helping. is there any better free ones out there that you could recommed. i need the works: anti-virus, spyware, adware, ect.

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  • 1 decade ago
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  • 5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I think the best free anti virus program is the Free AVG. It works well and it doesn't weigh or slow down my computer like other anti virus programs can.

  • 1 decade ago

    Avira is fine, so is AVG

    The main cause of a slow computer is the amount of programs that run/load at start-up. Disable the ones you don't need.

    example: Adobe Reader pre-loads at start-up. Disable it from doing so.

    Many programs like to do this so they start faster when you open them.

    Go into the settings for the different programs and un-check the option for load at start-up.

    Any program you see in your tray notification (on the taskbar) is loading at start-up.

    You can manage the programs running at start-up with Windows Defender.

    There are lots of free programs with start-up managers included.

    CCleaner has one. Most utility programs have one.

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  • 1 decade ago

    your best bet would be to go to www.download.com

    download malwarebytes anti-malware first which can scan your system, then you have a few free choices on this website, have tried most of them and am using Panda Cloud anti-virus at the moment, working fine for me.

    Site will show you most downloaded and also has editors and users rating for each.

  • 1 decade ago

    You might as well just open the door to your computer then for the viruses because free antiviral software isn't worth the room it takes up on your drive.

  • 1 decade ago

    free.avg.com for antivirus

    adaware 2009 for anti spyware

    windows comes with a firewall.

    if you have comcast, verizon, or at&t. you get free av with them. all you have to do is call them up or find the download on their site.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Anti-virus : since you already got avira, try configuring it for better results... http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    Here is a quick brief on 2 by my opinion most reliable anti-viruses...

    ♣ Avira

    ♣ Avast!

    Avira has the best detection rate among all anti-virus program, its fast, doesn't slow down your computer, great for scanning files / folders / drives, reliable removal, easy to use and configure... Generally, if you are downloading a lot / torrent / p2p / web Avira is the choice for you.

    Downside : even tho updates are automatic, they are slow and sluggish. It is advised to keep on checking if it really updated itself or not. Also, a nag screen with each successful update ( you can turn it off tho ).

    But if you aren't as heavy downloader, then rather pick Avast!. Avast! has really advanced protection on the net ( better protection when surfing ), it will find bad scripts in malicious websites and block connection with the site. Its detection rate is worse than Avira's, if you ask me it has awfully complicated main panel and i think it generates a LOT of false positives, basically for each keygen and crack. Definitely a keeper who spent their days exploring the web tho :D

    Downside : lack of script blocker ( available in Pro version ) and automatic updates every 4 hours.

    So :

    Heavy downloaders : pick Avira

    Heavy surfers : pick Avast!

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    Anti-spyware :

    ♣ SUPERAntiSpyware

    ♣ Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

    ♣ Spyware Terminator

    SUPER and Malwarebytes are only scanners, free version has no real-time protection, but they are very effective when scanning and you can install them both, or all 3 of them, without any fear they will interfere each other.

    Tutorial for SUPER : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    Tutorial & review on Malwarebytes : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP49L6HtgNQ

    Spyware Terminator is special, because its one of the rare if not the only anti-sypware tool that also offers 100% real-time protection and its providing it free of charge. I definitely suggest you to install it and use it as your primary anti-spyware protector.

    If you need removers, i can also mention HijackThis... Its able to recognize and remove malicious registry entries, pretty helpful for final cleaning.

    Guide for it : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    Once you make a log, post it to :

    http://www.hijackthis.de/

    http://www.help2go.com/Tutorials/Protect_Your_PC/H...

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    Firewall :

    ♣ ZoneAlarm Free

    ♣ Comodo Internet Security

    ZoneAlarm is totally basic firewall, much better than Windows firewall tho, offers program control and its not complicated, excellent choice for a novice user or user who doesn't want to deal with all the settings.

    Comodo is more advanced, rated as one of the best firewall, offers some complex protection which you have to configure... Generally not advised for novice user, but great for everyone who wants to know more and be protected real good.

    All those can be downloaded through :

    http://www.download.com/

    http://www.filehippo.com/

    http://www.softpedia.com/

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    Otherwise :

    ♣ Don't visit porn / fraud / money scams / poker / serial key websites

    ♣ Install McAfee SiteAdvisor, it will warn you which sites are dangerous

    ♣ Always scan everything you download

    ♣ Don't open ANY email you don't know, it doesn't need attachment to infect you

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    If the problem is not virus / spyware... Here is how you optimize the system...

    all tested & approved to work on my very own machine and tutorials are appropriate for all audiences, novice and advanced.

    ♣ Turn off Indexing Service : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Speed up Start Menu : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Remove Last Access stamp on files : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Open files with a single click : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Disable user tracking : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Turn off visual effects : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Disable boot screen at startup : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Optimize RAM : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Disable unneeded services : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Disable startup programs from msconfig : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    ♣ Defragment your hard drive : http://www.globehex.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=...

    Hope it helped.

    Regards

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