Hi peeps, family members laptop has been playing up, ive done a disc clean up and a de frag, anyone reccomend some FREE anti virus and spyware?
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Free anti virus, free spyware removal?
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Orgasminator
I use Avira (free version), Malwarebytes anti malware (free) and Spywareblaster (free).
All available for free download here
All available for free download here
Sex God
Avast is about the best free anti virus available. i've been using it for about 4 years now without any problems as its based on a much bigger corporate/server programme so you just get the basic features required to look after your pc with the bonus of using the virus engine from the big boys version
Orgasminator
SUPERAntiSpyware is a good one. We were advised to use it by a web designer and it's done us OK so far
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Sex God
I use AVG on all my computers, but I'm started to become a little perturbed with it as it seems to be heading the way of Norton and getting into more and more stuff. I've got half the features turned off now. 
AVAST! has always had a good reputation.
I tend to have an antivirus etc running in the background, but if I have any problems I usually do a Trend Housecall along with a Spybot/Ad-aware scan as I've found in the past that AVG hasn't found problems while scanning, but has been triggered while doing a spyware scan. :?
Last time I had a problem I also tried PANDA's version of housecall which seemed ok.
You pays your money, you take's ......... oh wait! :doh:
:lol2:
AVAST! has always had a good reputation.
I tend to have an antivirus etc running in the background, but if I have any problems I usually do a Trend Housecall along with a Spybot/Ad-aware scan as I've found in the past that AVG hasn't found problems while scanning, but has been triggered while doing a spyware scan. :?
Last time I had a problem I also tried PANDA's version of housecall which seemed ok.
You pays your money, you take's ......... oh wait! :doh:
:lol2: 
Sexpert
Another vote here for Avast. it just works and is simple to use.
The only downside for me was it didn't play nicely with my Zonealarm firewall but it's possible they fixed that now. WOuld love an alternative suggested though cos I'm on the windows one and it's sooo feeble.
The only downside for me was it didn't play nicely with my Zonealarm firewall but it's possible they fixed that now. WOuld love an alternative suggested though cos I'm on the windows one and it's sooo feeble.
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Another vote here for Avast. it just works and is simple to use.
The only downside for me was it didn't play nicely with my Zonealarm firewall but it's possible they fixed that now. WOuld love an alternative suggested though cos I'm on the windows one and it's sooo feeble.
still using sygate personal firewall pro and works a treat alongside Avast!
Sex God
for a one time scan I'd recommend Norman malware ....removes all the nasties and cleans and corrects your registry .....for regular anti-virus I use (at the moment)avast antivirus (one of the few free antivirus programmes that allow you to schedule scans) anti spy ware ....take your pick, but I'd advise using Firefox with the no-script add-on to avoid getting any in the first place
But if you've reaaaallly got problems try this .....
But if you've reaaaallly got problems try this .....
I use Norton but then again I am not a skin flint. 
I am always dubious about free things as do they work as well as something you actually pay for in the long run?
I have never had any issues with Norton, but don't think they do a free version.
Put ya money in ya pocket Browning...ya tight git. :lol: :lol:
I am always dubious about free things as do they work as well as something you actually pay for in the long run?
I have never had any issues with Norton, but don't think they do a free version.
Put ya money in ya pocket Browning...ya tight git. :lol: :lol:
Sex God
This one is quite good
Sex God
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I use Norton but then again I am not a skin flint.
nope, you're a pillock :lol:
Norton/symantec is like a virus itself. it embeds itself in your system and slows it down with overly complex monitoring. just because you pay for something, doesn't mean its better than something free/cheaper, just ask jeremy clarkson about his rather expensive GT40. then again, you might as well stick with Norton as its easier than getting rid of it completely from your system
Sex God
To get rid of Norton ...... ....use the freeware version do not set to stun
Quote by meat2pleaseu
I use Norton but then again I am not a skin flint.
nope, you're a pillock :lol:
Norton/symantec is like a virus itself. it embeds itself in your system and slows it down with overly complex monitoring. just because you pay for something, doesn't mean its better than something free/cheaper, just ask jeremy clarkson about his rather expensive GT40. then again, you might as well stick with Norton as its easier than getting rid of it completely from your system
Cheers for the thought. :lol:
I have never had any issues with Norton. I was told to buy Norton about four years ago by a techy whizz.
I have never had any issues at all, maybe I am lucky who knows.
My choice and my money and my computer.......still what do I know eh? :wink:
Orgasminator
Quote by Staggerlee_BB
To get rid of Norton ...... the freeware version do not set to stun
:thumbup: Good call, Revo Uninstaller is a good tool or try the Norton Removal Tool here
Sex God
Have used a number of freebies in the past and currently have Avast installed - regularly comes out top of polls. I also have Comodo firewall installed (another freebie). They work well together and run on Windows XP, Vista, 7.
