i want to try downloading the AVG anti virus since i've read that it's a good anti virus software, i tried downloading anti virus software before but it turned out to be a virus instead.
AVG is safe, as long as you download it from *their* site. as far as "any other free anti virus on the net" - you already know that answer - you already tried one that turned out to be a virus. Only d/l those that have been reviewed by mainstream publications, and have been out there more than 6 months.
But... The AVG Free Edition is not good... i suggest you to download Avira AntVir Premium
When my computer crashed and needed a new hard drive I noticed when I got it back that the tech had loaded AVG free on the machine. This guy was no dummy so I loaded it onto the brand new HP last year when I got it. These have been running successfully on both amchines for two years nad are the best, even compared to NORTON. Get it straight from AVG only and be secure!!!!!!!!!!!
yes it works good use it ..... www.grisoft.com
Try getting downloads from Download.com, Majorgeek.com and Filehippo.com. They are good and trusted sites.
Download.com is my favorite as it has good editor and user reviews.
(P.S: Antivir PE and Avast are better than AVG and free also)
It Is Safe. Where Did You Download it From?
Try This Official Link.
If AVG Isn't Your Type Of Anti-Virus.
Try These Other Free AV Programs.
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic:
avast! Home Edition:
Good Luck!
I personally downloaded AVG anti virus and used it for a year. It seemed to work but not to my full satisfaction. Also, at the end of the year you have to buy it anyway. I also sort of remember reading in their download agreement info that your name is kept for future advertisers. AVG is based in Europe somewhere. I wasn't too happy about that, but like you, it was free and I was financially strapped at that time.
If you have to buy, I would recommend Zone Alarm Security (with anti-virus & spyware). This is a fabulous system and you only have one software that covers both virus security and spyware, automatically checks your email for "Junk Mail" and "Phishing Mail" and moves these to specific folders in your Inbox list. Very easy to update and work with.
On a final note, I just didn't feel that the AVG did the best job. What do you expect for a freebie, right? NOTE: Most freeby downloads seem to always have a spy atfree download avg anti virustached! Therefore, I have now realized it doesn't pay to get free software off the internet. Your computer will suffer eventually from that download. I know mine did!
Hope this helps,
Wendy
AVG is safe
As long as you're downloading it from a trusted site it should be ok. If you download it and it slows down your computer than it's not a good one, try another one but from a trusted site like zdnet.com.
AVG is a good antivirus product. Not all free products are safe. It is best to check out any software before you install it on your computer.
In addition to full time (active) virus protection you need full time (active) spyware protection and a firewall.
All the following programs are free.
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Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
or
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
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Full Time (Active) spyware protection and run a full scan.
If you do not have active spyware protection, install:
Windows Defender (Included with Vista) XP SP2, Vista
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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
Windows 2000 (Pro and Server), Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (Home and Pro), Windows Vista (32-bit)
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
SpywareBlaster 3.51: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
Windows All
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
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Install CCleaner:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Do not install optional toolbar.
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
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Install either one not both:
Helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, afree download avg anti virusnd online scams.
McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
IE: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista (XP recommended)
Firefox: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Linux and Mac OS X
TrendProtect?
XP SP2, XP ProX64 SP1, Win 2000 SP4, Vista
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time and monthly:
Microsoft Update:
Run in "Custom Mode". Install everything, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.
Microsoft OneCare Live Safety Scan, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows 2000
Safety Scan for Windows Vista
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
Vista, XP, Win 2000, and Server 2003
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Rootkit Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
MS Windows 2000 (32-Bit) or MS Windows XP (32-Bit)
F-Secure BlackLight
Windows 2000, XP (32 and 64-bit), 2003 Server (32 and 64-bit) and Vista (32-bit only)
Panda Anti-Rootkit
Windows 2000/XP
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Win NT 4.0 (SP 6a with IE 4.0), Win 2000 , XP, Server 2003
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Online Free Scans
Run a different one each month.
BitDefender Online Scanner
CA eTrust? PestScan
ewido anti-spyware
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
McAfee - Free Scan
Panda Software - ActiveScan
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
Trend Micro? HouseCall
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