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Freeware security [pc]
Muse Among Men
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Suffice to say, the security we had on our computer underperformed. All fixable, but annoying nonetheless, and if there is a free program that can get the job done the same if not better, than I would prefer that to buying new software or renewing a subscription. I've used freeware programs for a variety of things in the past so I'm not leery, but considering this is computer security we are talking about, I thought it would be wise to ask you guys for recommendations. I understand I might need to download a number of programs to create a full security package (which I don't mind), I would just like personal recommendations from you fine folks. What have you guys used and been happy with?
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SuperAntiSpyware (generic name and all) along with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware should keep you covered from all the nasties if you scan after doing anything suspicious.
I don't think there are any free real-time spyware/adware/malware scanners, only virus scanners.
Using Firefox and Adblock Plus (specifically using the malware filter) will help a lot. Using Opera or Chrome instead will further protect you from malicious websites exploiting stuff.
Overall common sense is the best tool you can use. If it's a family computer then common sense is probably a lost cause, so set up separate users to protect your own data at least.
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Today I actually agree about AVG. I just noticed that after the last avg update a screen has been popping up asking me to buy avg. Since it sounds like Avira doesn't do that, I'm going to check it out.
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Holy shit! Sony's new techno toy!
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I know people recommend having a backup spyware removal tool, should I install a second virus protection program? I have malwarebytes installed now, but still curious.
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Holy shit! Sony's new techno toy!
Wii Friend code: 1445 3205 3057 5295
"that I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat,
that's all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold or a coat of red
a lion still has claws;
And mine are long and sharp, my lord
as long and sharp as yours."
And so he spoke, and so he spoke,
that lord of Castamere,
but now the rains weep o'er his hall,
with no one there to hear.
Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall
and not a soul to hear.
Oh, wow, I'm necroposting in such an old thread of mine . . . but it is relevant I promise. My sister caught a nasty virus. Thankfully, it seems to only be affecting her account (as in, thankful I can still access the internet). I had hoped that she would be more tech-savvy . . . but then again, Internet Explorer 6 is my father's browser of choice so . . . Suffice to say, I ran SuperAntispyware and removed a number of nasties, and ran a full scan on malware bytes (which didn't find anything) but things have only slightly improved. I also ran avast and it detected a few more but wasn't able to get rid of them.
The virus in question is 'xp defender', which I'd recognized upon seeing the pop-ups; our Aunt and cousins had had a similar problem on their home pc once. They never fixed it because they were getting a new laptops for each other anyway so I can't call them up because they wouldn't know.
What now?
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I'll download the Microsoft Security Essentials, see how that goes