gravion Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hey ho folks, can someone sort me out pls? Im kind of venture out to try dling FREE antivirus, spyware etc, cos nowadays I hear theres lots of FAKE softwares. Anyone know good free ones out there? Not the 30 day trial ones. Also what are some of the things that can be caused by spywares? I did google a bit, but most seems to be in the line of trying to convince the user to click the Ad, upgrade etc and pay. Theres no such thing as input key recorder, or cookie stealer or something like that right? I use internet to check my bank account overseas. Any advice appreciated folks, cu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Many free ones out there such as AVG, Avast, IO Bit, Defender to name a few, everyone has their favourites. I like Avast because it has a boot function where it scans your pc before Windows starts up, I gave up on AVG as it seemed to miss many viruses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkockney Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Avast + Spybot Search and Destroy. All you ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravion Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 thanks brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Avast + Spybot Search and Destroy. All you ever need. Malwarebytes is worth having as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoTewada Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Free Avast Antivirus Free Spybot, Fee rapport.trusteer.com for online securitry, http://www.qfxsoftware.com/ks-windows/which-keyscrambler.htm - free keyboard encryption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jybkk Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I usually recommend Microsoft Security Essentials. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx Quite lightweight and is regularly included in specialized magazines "best-ofs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHR1010 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 cnet has some fairly detailed reviews of these programs and I have found them to be very accurate http://download.cnet.com/windows/3150-20_4-0.html?filter=licenseName=Free&tag=rb_content;main Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsumhelp Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) probably not what your looking for but http://www.ubuntu.com/ (I get .75 $ for every shameless plug)...... AVG is also top notch SIDE NOTE: if you have viruses that it misses run it through http://vscan.novirusthanks.org/ make sure to check the do not distribute the sample and PM me for PROFIT!!! Edited October 20, 2011 by justsumhelp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 AVG Removal Tool AVAST 6 Free Whilst installing, remove the option to install Google Chrome or to let it modify your Home Page. Also, remove tick from 'Send information anonymously...'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarty Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I use Avast too. Changed from AVG free when AVG had problems with Zone Labs firewall. I use Advanced SystemCare to check my system for trojans and malaware. It will also check for Registry problems and clean Junk files in it's Maintain Windows section. ASC also has many other functions such as Diagnose System, Security, Tune Up and has Admin Tools. It is free too. Yes there are key loggers that can detect your input via the keyboard. Trojans can send out information to other users. A good firewall will stop most. Best idea is to have an Anti-Virus, A Firewall and a malaware / trojan checker. Most Free progs will want you to upgrade to their paid versions. That is only natural. But those I mentioned above are all free and rate alongside the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravion Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Hi, why I got this expiry stuff when im using free avast???? I use Avast too. Changed from AVG free when AVG had problems with Zone Labs firewall. I use Advanced SystemCare to check my system for trojans and malaware. It will also check for Registry problems and clean Junk files in it's Maintain Windows section. ASC also has many other functions such as Diagnose System, Security, Tune Up and has Admin Tools. It is free too. Yes there are key loggers that can detect your input via the keyboard. Trojans can send out information to other users. A good firewall will stop most. Best idea is to have an Anti-Virus, A Firewall and a malaware / trojan checker. Most Free progs will want you to upgrade to their paid versions. That is only natural. But those I mentioned above are all free and rate alongside the best. Edited October 31, 2011 by gravion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi, why I got this expiry stuff when im using free avast???? Er, because you haven't registered (free) yet IIRC Avast expects you to re-register every 12 months or so, still free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushdepth Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Whenever anyone asks yhis question, we recommend everything :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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