Do you think i should get and antivirus that scans web traffic as well?
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You sound pretty good, I have zone alarm internet security pro, and it monitors for spyware, and viruses, you should also install Ad-ware se.\n\nIts one of the most highest rated security programs out there right now.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=pop.software\n\nRead all the reviews and you will understand
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The best thing to do is install virus scanning software.  There are many options, the most popular being Norton and MacAfee, but both tend to slow down most computers.  I personally like using ZoneAlarm products for both firewall and antivirus.\nNot matter what, install the software and update to the latest definitions.  Then scan for viruses.\nThis works for both laptops and desktops.
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Go to the site below, and do an ONLINE scan, free of charge!  And this way, it won't shut down while you're scanning.  This software is the BEST on the market, and well worth the time, and you can browse the internet while it's scanning!  Panda Software makes one of the most thorough antivirus software packages in the world.  And it's updated several times a day for the newest threats to your home PC.\n\nJust click the green and white "Scan Your PC" button.
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I found EZ Antivirus the best. Why? because it even scans for worms and it doesn't make the computer slow and you can have a trial version of 1 year. After that you can decide if you want to buy. Good luck. :)
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Better to use AVG or Avast. Both are free and don't hog resources like McAfee and Norton.
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Better use these utilities\n\nSpyware Doctor\nAd Aware \nZone Alaram Firewall\n\nand more software reviews from
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get a pop up blocker and scan your computer with a virus scan
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zone alarm is a good firewall..thats what many people say...norton anti virus is a good option but it slows down the pc...even u can choose panda...if u want a free anti virus,go for avg or avast...
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◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones.\n\n◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.\n\n► http://www.grisoft.com/\n\n◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.\n\n► http://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n\n◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and instalkl the free version.\n\n◙ http://www.lavasoft.com/\n\n◙ Do yourself a favor and read their help and faqs pages.
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You probably want to get either spybot, adaware, and/or spyware blaster.  Definitely scan with either spybot and adaware then install spyware blaster to keep your system protected.
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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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i would definitely get an updated anti-virus program just to be safe I personally use mcafee just my preference I also use Xoftspy anti spy-ware and another program called ccleaner that i got in an email from xoft but if I were you id probably invest in something a little newer so i could get the most recent virus updates to alleviate virus and other probs
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From my professional experience as a consultant:\n\nNone of the Antivirus programs are perfect.  No one package "gets 'em all".  The real question to be answered here is which one is the friendliest to my computer yet still does an acceptable job of detecting viruses?  If I had to choose between Norton or AVG the answer would be AVG every time.  Norton (and McAfee) are notorious for screwing up computers and making user's lives miserable in other ways.  AVG is fast, clean, and does a good job.  It's also free if you're a home user.
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★★★ SECURITY SOFTWARE & TIPS ★★★\n\n◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.\n\n☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\n◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.\n\n☞ http://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n\n◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.\n\n☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep\n\n◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software?including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom?and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.\n\n☞ http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\n\n◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.\n\n◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\n◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n☞ http://www.spywarewarrior.com/\n\n◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".\n\n◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.\n\n◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n☞ http://www.zonealarm.com/\n\n◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.\n\n☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/\n\n◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.\n\n☞ http://security.yahoo.com/\n\n◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.\n\n☞ http://www.pcmag.com/\n☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/\n\n◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.\n\n☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html
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Read this review/comparison.  Should help you in your decision. \n\nArticle: http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,125817,00.asp\nProduct comparison: http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,125857,00.asp\n\nIf you just want an antivirus, here's their comparison of just those:\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124475,00.asp
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Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan\nSymantec Security Check\nwww.jrwhipple.com/freeviruschk.html \nwww.pandasoftware.com/activescan\nwww.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html \nhttp://www.spywareremoversreview.com/
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McAfee has the latest Internet Security that includes \nVirusScan \nPersonal Firewall Plus \nSpamKiller \nPrivacy Service \nIs the 2006 one and is only 49.99 dollars, its worth. I also wanted free software protection, but did never found a good one, the only free ones, they don't do a sh-it, because they are free. But please do install it, just you will pay on time in one year. Try it!