I just connected to the net just now, hello eveyone, i need to know how likly it is that some virus can come and make problems... is there any free virus protection out there?
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Hello  And How Are You? Yes there are free virus protections out on the web A good Place to look is. http://www.virus.protection.org  they have all sorts of related searches. And if your unable to find what your looking for try out the rest of these. http://www.pcworld.com/ they have alot of qood answers to alot of our questions that we ask and then you can look into other place like. http://www.microsoft.com/or Check out http://www.download.com/ they to may have free virus protection. Oh and by all means visit http://www.lavasoft.com/  I even check their site out as well because they have updated their site from the last time I visited. I hope that this answers alot of your questions this is what I like to do is help others and then some one allways helps me with what I need in return so I am returning the favor.
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Yes,that old worms been doing the rounds for quite some time now.I picked it up a few times downloading stuff.McAfee always stops it though.You can get 90 days free mcafee virus control on http://www.microsoftupdates.com/ .Theres also a free 30 day one at http://www.pctools.com/antivirus/ . Or free to keep virus progs at http://techsupportalert.com/
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Use a software firewall like ZoneAlarm or the Sygate Personal Firewall, that's about all you can do.  But I've never had a problem when using an open connection and one of my firewalls.  And keep your anti-virus software running.\n\nZoneAlarm, http://www.zonelabs.com/\nSygate, http://www.tucows.com/preview/213160
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not that i know of   lol you want to try looking at what you have installed on ur pc . if virus is on there restart pc in safemode then check with ur antivirus & antispyware
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You want help? Norton is total crap, quit using it. You can use ZoneAlarm as your firewall, and AVG antivirus. They both have free versions. I would use these any day over Norton. \n\nThink about it this way, if Norton can't even figure out how to make their own program update the virus definitions properly, is this really what you want to use as your shield against the internet?
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what operating system are they both running? has it worked before? Were there any recent system changes? I'm thinking it might be a difference in the configuration and all...but I'm not really sure. I need more information to determine the problem.\n\nactually...if it's only certain webpages and all and you've already been there before...it might very well be that those pages are cached (temporarily stored on your hard drive), in that instance...instead of going online to the page, it simply loads from your hard drive instead.\n\ndo a virus scan. also check your firewall settings on that computer. hope that helps
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online scanners are very dangerous.\n\ni recommend avast free home edition.  it is free.  updates are seemless (it updates virus patches and the actual program without having to download anything...it downloads and installs while you are connected to the internet).\n\nthe updates are from day to day and sometimes multiple times daily.  never had a virus with it..well never had a virus anyway...but all the people I know that have, love it, as I have introduced them to it.\n\njust register your name and email...and you get a key in your email to use.\n\nsorry forgot...heres the url ... http://www.avast.com
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No, I recommend Symantec Firewall/Anti-Virus, Ad Aware SE, System Mechanic and maybe Spy Doctor.  Some catch most, but all it takes is one bad virus or malware etc....
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The Comodo firewall is excellent. A look at any of the "Geek" computer security forums,such as Wilders: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=31\n, will show that many of these security-freaks are now using Comodo firewall.\n\nHowever, their A-V is new and well could use a bit of work. It lags badly in virus detection rates of all the free A-Vs.\n\nA test was done recently at http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82. They tested 58 anti-virus app,both free and paid. Here is where the free ones scored in virus detection rates.\n\n2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62%\n \n7. BitDefender freeware version 8.0.202 - 95.57% (on demand only, No real time scanner)\n\n11. AntiVir Classic version 7.01.01.02 - 94.26%\n\n17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46%\n\n24. AVG freeware version 7.1.405 - 82.82%\n\n40. ClamWin version 0.88.4 - 51.23% (on demand only, No real time scanner)\n\n46. Comodo version 1.0.0.4 - 41.02%\n\nAnyway , enjoy!
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Did you load new software in the last week?  Try to figure out what is different with your PC from last week to this week.  I have this problem all the time, and sometimes I just cannot figure it out.  I think you have probably downloaded something you are not aware of and the virus checker is not catching it.\nHave you ever tried adaware?  Look for a free download online.  It is worth a shot.\nI feel your pain......
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As for the virus ...even if you already have a virus checker it may not be up to date. Best one I have found is...\ngo to www.download.com and download a free antivirus program called AVAST.\n\nThen uninstall windows explorer and reinstall with your windows cd..if your running win xp you won't need your win cd\n\nGood Luck
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To avoid re-inventing the wheel myself i'm posting links instead of explaining evthing.\n\nYou can read about portscanning here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portscanning\n\nYou can read about trojan horse here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_%28computing%29\n\nI would suggest, don't worry about it and let the firewall do its job. Keep your firewall definitions updated. Block unwanted program access to the internet. And continue the good job of keeping your virus definitions updated. \n\nGood luk
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okay, people are morons. if the network is open, use it. you won't get a virus. it's the same as plugging into a modem. if people don't want you to use their network, they can password protect it. if you crack the network, then you are doing something illegal... just sit in front of starbucks...
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There are a few possibilities. If it was general slowness, and not getting stuck after connecting, there would be a lot more, but I'll stick with the obvious ones for just connecting to the internet.\n\n(1) Most likely is Spyware. Run a check, preferably with more than one tool. You can get Ad-Aware SS and Spybot S&D from http://www.download.com/ but the best overlooked free tool is Pest Patrol from the Yahoo! toolbar. All free.\n\n(2) A virus. AVG is the best free Virus scanner---If you don't have a current updated virus program, check it out. Some viruses will wait for you to have an internet connection and use your computer as a spam or attack machine without you knowing.\n\n(3) Interference with a security program. Make sure your Firewall/Security program AND IE version are totally up to date, and this problem rarely happens. Try disabling the security program and see if the problem starts.\n\nIf these things don't help, try using an alternate browser, like Firefox from http://www.mozilla.com/ Best of luck!
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Virus is malicious programming....Like starting something without providing an end to it...\nHacking is the way through which you can break the security on internet
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I agree with you.  I don't have an antivirus program on my computer and never had.  The only time I have ever had a virus, is when I let someone else use my computer.  That did not happen again.\n\nI even do torrents, but I know who I am getting my legal music from.
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If i understand you correctly, you are saying everytime you open the internet it redirects you to a webpage with a virus on it.  You never stated if you could leave the web page and view another, if you can, check out this page.  WWW.GEEKSTOGO.COM.  Its a great page with lots of helpful information and lots of informative members that will help you get rid of any problems on your computer.  You will have to register but it is quick, free, and painless.  There are also a few programs on that site available to download that will search, detect, and wipe away any trash, virus, malware, spyware, etc on your computer.