Free Antivirus Programs

[samureye]

I'm out of the loop on this one since I don't bother with it but I am getting a pop up now when connected to the net and I haven't even opened any browser telling me to run something to clean my registry at msreg.com but I don't think this is legit so I'm running spybot now. I have Avira Antivir but I have to go premium to get updates. Blah. Any help please. D'oh, thing popped up again while typing telling me to get something at clean32.com

[tokenuser]

I'm out of the loop on this one since I don't bother with it but I am getting a pop up now when connected to the net and I haven't even opened any browser telling me to run something to clean my registry at msreg.com but I don't think this is legit so I'm running spybot now. I have Avira Antivir but I have to go premium to get updates. Blah. Any help please. D'oh, thing popped up again while typing telling me to get something at clean32.com

1. Stop using IE - switch to Opera or Firefox, or at least run IE 7.0 with the popup blocker enabled.
2. Run Spybot and AdAware.
3. Grab a copy of AVG (http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/). I run McAfee on my laptop (Corporate Version - mandated), but run AVG on my desktop machine. The free version is a great (memory resident) antivirus app, and has free virus file updates.

Also, since you are now on a broadband connection, yo shuld consider a firewall. To be honest, the built in firewall in windows XP is fine, but I would also consider tightening up the configuration on your router. You are using a router and not just plugging the modem straight into your computer right?

[comhcinc]

i agree with token 100% the only thing i would add is instead of using the built in firewall youi give Comodo (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/) a try.

[samureye]

A router? I..don't think so...the Cable modem is not that right, it's just cable modem gets connection and I plug from the modem to the laptop. Just ran Avast, got 2 things in the "chest" as they call it, Spybot got a bunch of things. Adaware running now, it got a few things and is still running. Going for AVG as well. I remember AVG but for some reason I remember uninstalling it for something. Ah well. I don't want to go for ZoneAlarm, too bulky, but if I have to...

[HackedAlias]

1. Stop using IE - switch to Opera or Firefox, or at least run IE 7.0 with the popup blocker enabled.
2. Run Spybot and AdAware.
3. Grab a copy of AVG (http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/). I run McAfee on my laptop (Corporate Version - mandated), but run AVG on my desktop machine. The free version is a great (memory resident) antivirus app, and has free virus file updates.

Also, since you are now on a broadband connection, yo shuld consider a firewall. To be honest, the built in firewall in windows XP is fine, but I would also consider tightening up the configuration on your router. You are using a router and not just plugging the modem straight into your computer right?

^ What he said.

As for a firewall, I would suggest using ZoneAlarm. But the router is the best way to go.

[samureye]

Well, the intention is to go Wireless in the house but for now I'm tethered. I know nothing about all this so have to learn about it. Would the wireless solution work? It's a wireless router I need, right?

[comhcinc]

I don't want to go for ZoneAlarm, too bulky, but if I have to...

Comodo (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/) .


yeah a wireless router would would and they have gotten damn cheap

[chuckles]

I'm out of the loop on this one since I don't bother with it but I am getting a pop up now when connected to the net and I haven't even opened any browser telling me to run something to clean my registry at msreg.com but I don't think this is legit so I'm running spybot now. I have Avira Antivir but I have to go premium to get updates. Blah. Any help please. D'oh, thing popped up again while typing telling me to get something at clean32.com

If you're not completely tied to having to use Windows, perhaps it might be a good time to make the swtich. Windows is by no means the only game in town. Mac OS X, NetBSD, and Linux are all excellent alternatives.

-chuckles-

[ElectricalBurn]

free-av.com

[samureye]

If you're not completely tied to having to use Windows, perhaps it might be a good time to make the swtich. Windows is by no means the only game in town. Mac OS X, NetBSD, and Linux are all excellent alternatives.

-chuckles-

I have had SO MUCH TROUBLE with Linux and I want to use it so bad. Now I can download an .iso file easily since I am on cable. I need an .iso that will run as a live CD and allow me to install later down the road, I need to figure it out on the Ubuntu site.

[samureye]

free-av.com

AAAAH! I just checked the site and that umbrella crap was what I just uninstalled because it wanted to upgrade and all that jazz. Pass!

[comhcinc]

Ubuntu will send you a live cd free it only takes a couple of weeks

[ElectricalBurn]

AAAAH! I just checked the site and that umbrella crap was what I just uninstalled because it wanted to upgrade and all that jazz. Pass!


buy a mac :D

[comhcinc]

you know i feel sorry for all those mac people when that major virus finally hits

[samureye]

I think I'll just d/l the Ubuntu.

[samureye]

buy a mac :D

Buy me one, I'll gladly use it.

[masherscf]

Even if you get one of those cheap wired routers. It is better than no router at all.