avast anti virus to protect my computer?

Question

avast anti virus to protect my computer?

Answer 1

Don't register it, it's a fake program, use these and run full scans.



www.superantispyware.com

www.malwarebytes.org

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I've been using (free) Avast for about a year I think. No complaints. I also have Malwarebytes (per a post I read on this site actually) as a companion for it. It is not recommended to run more than 1 virus protection program on your computer at a time. I've never seen a negative post re: Avast.

Answer 4

I will not tell you that avast is bad because it's not bad. Those who don't like it aren't forced to use it, so what's the point of arguing?

However, just like almost ANY other antivirus, avast does not detect your "antispyware warnings". Your PC is infected by all evidences.

It's just that having antivirus these days is NOT enough for decent protection.

Therefore before making any changes in your PC security configuration, I strongly advise that you remove the malware asap.

The following guide may be helpful if you prefer working in normal mode, with graphical interface:

Providing you have a-squared anti-malware installed and updated, do the following:

1. Close all the programs, except a-squared anti-malware. Yes, even Internet browser.

2. Open Task Manager. Under the Processes tab, find Explorer.exe and terminate it by clicking End Process. Desktop will disappear. Only a-squared should remain open.

3. Close the task manager as well and run the a-squared anti-malware scan. Wait until it's finished and malware is removed.

4. Press ALT+CTRL+DEL to open the menu, and restart Windows (Shutdown/restart).

Alternatively, you can use the command-line version of a-squared anti-malware. The guide with screenshots is below. Safe Mode is recommended for running command-line security tools.

Answer 5

Free and excellent ant virus, AVG, at



http://free.avg.com/ww.download?prd=afe



Also, use, for anti-ads and anti-popups:

:

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/3000-8022_4-10045910.html



and also

Answer 6

I use avast pro, and i think its a good anti virus program, but the only downside is it locks any files that has a characteristics of a virus/malware/spyware or falsepositive in short, which means you cant use them or access them. sigh, such as flash disinfector...which is handy for usb's. but well, just choose between avira or avast for free avs....gud luck.

Answer 7

I don't know why people are slating Avast, it's got good revues from good sites. I personally do not like it's interface.

See link below for freebies.

Answer 8

Everyone will have their favorite. I prefer Avira. It has the best detection rate of free programs.



Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus

http://www.free-av.com/en/products/index.html



Be sure to update it. And remember, only one installed anti-virus program, or conflicts may occur leaving you unprotected.



I recommend Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware also. Just don't register it and it will run in free mode.

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php



These can both be installed with no conflicts. Manually scan with both weekly.

Answer 9

Don't! I installed AND BOUGHT that thing and it crashed my computer. Don't get the free ones either, they are a fake, which put viruses on your computer.

What to do is to call a computer company, and they'll give you a disk (e.g: Norton Antivirus) either for free trail, or a fixed price, and then you install it on your computer.

Trust me, it's worth, calling a company.

Answer 10

Symantec/Norton Live update are responsible for BSOD ( Blue Screen Of Death )

for millions of PC in China

see story

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9019958



It is a sin to recommend Symantec to you.



You should use spybot.



Spybot-Search & Destroy (Spybot-S&D) is a popular malware,

spyware and adware removal program, which is free.



http://www.safer-networking.org/



Spybot-S&D can fix problems with system internals (Registry),

Winsock LSPs, ActiveX objects, browser hijackers and BHOs,

and can to some extent protect a user's privacy by deleting

usage tracks like tracking cookies.



Spybot also includes an "Immunize" feature to block the

installation of spyware before it occurs

e.g. by modifying the hosts file.

Another tool included in Spybot is a file shredder,

for the secure deletion of files.

Spybot is not intended to replace anti-virus programs,

but it does detect some common trojans.



Spybot-S&D also recently added an anti-rootkit function.



The Spybot TeaTimer module can be optionally enabled,

providing a level of active, real-time protection

from undesirable registry changes. Spywares and virus cannot

install itself behind your back.



I use Avast and spybot because they don't conflict with one another.

Answer 11

Try AVG Free

http://free.avg.com/



its an anti-virus and anti-spyware ive been using it for like 2 years now and i havent had any problems with it



im a heavy downloader i can fill a 100gig hdd within 2 months more or less (most likely more), but even though im like that i rarely get a virus on my pc and laptop, not because of avg (i hardly use it) but because im always carefull

remember prevention is always better than the cure



^_^

Answer 12

Spyware Terminator. It has real-time protection from both viruses and spyware. It is ClamAV (anti-virus) integrated. ClamAV detects more than 40,000 threats which is outstanding already. Spyware Terminator can scan and remove, immunize, quarantine, update automatically, and much more features. It has several powerful shields that block highly dangerous threats. Also, it comes with the Crawler Toolbar that has a Web Security Guard which repel threats before they enter your computer. This has the caliber any other popular paid (non-free) internet security suites possess. The good part, it is absolutely FREE!!!



To download and for more information, go to www.spywareterminator.com. Enjoy an extremely good protection. Bring your computer to a new generation of safety and privacy. Thanks.

Answer 13

i would like to advise you not to use avast antivirus as it blocks any program that it finds virus infected.so if by chance the boot sector files are infected and avast blocks it you will be in trouble (the computer will not boot)so my advice is that you go on the following link and download the latest trial version which you feel is good for your pc

www.symantec.com

Answer 14

I use Avira Anti Virus: http://www.free-av.de/en/download/index.html

never had any viruses and my computer works great



Plus great Anti Spyware program :

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html



Both programs are free and you can update daily.