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Kelly · Jul 20, 2005, 09:57 AM // 09:57

I was wondering if any of you know a good anti-virus besides Norton, my computer is lagging like CRAZY and i know its a virus, but Norton cant get rid of it. Please tell me so i can get my puter up and running in good shape

I Laughed Last · Jul 20, 2005, 10:03 AM // 10:03

I prefer to use Spybot Search & Destroy. It looks for spy warem key-loggers, all that stuff you don't want on your comp. You can pick it up for free at download.com, search on a search engine and pick a different download site. Plus, it has a nice immunixe feature that stops previously known problems from coming back.

Kelly · Jul 20, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04

coooool thanks bunches

Omega_2005 · Jul 20, 2005, 10:05 AM // 10:05

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 takes you to the AVG Anti-virus page, and it updates automatically. I stopped using Norton because it kept crashing while downloading, so this is quite a remedy for the computer.

And as for Firewalls...

ZoneAlarm is one of the best firewalls, as it asks and remembers programme details when you next use it.

Another thing is to have the full updates for Windows XP (That you use?) on and then you can remove the threat of Trojans from your computer (via a handy Popup Blocker).

Hope this helps!

Esprit · Jul 20, 2005, 12:01 PM // 12:01

If it is lag, chances are it could be malware. AVG is good, as suggested. But for spyware/malware, use:

Spybot Search & Destroy
SpywareBlaster
Lavasoft Adaware

With Spybot, be sure to install Tea Timer and the Resident Shield. SpywareBlaster is a preventative program, blocking bad sites. Spybot (besides Tea Timer and Resident Shield) and Adaware or active programs, that run scans on your computer looking for bad things.

Calimar · Jul 20, 2005, 12:04 PM // 12:04

AVAST any day over any other A-V if you ask me.

Also, never use a windows PC without a firewall. www.sygate.com brings you to the home of a FW with a wonderful free version.

katalyst · Jul 20, 2005, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Trend Mirco House Call

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ its an online scan, but it helps A LOT. There was another anti-virus program that was good, i forgot the name but i think i was something like AVG or AWG.

d4nowar · Jul 20, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by katalyst

Trend Mirco House Call

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ its an online scan, but it helps A LOT. There was another anti-virus program that was good, i forgot the name but i think i was something like AVG or AWG.

I was about to type my response when I noticed that. Trend Micro is my personal favorite.

chalt2 · Jul 21, 2005, 01:38 PM // 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by katalyst

Trend Mirco House Call

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ its an online scan, but it helps A LOT. There was another anti-virus program that was good, i forgot the name but i think i was something like AVG or AWG.

I also reccomend Trend it is very good and even if you want the full version it is only $30

Meat Ball · Jul 22, 2005, 03:44 AM // 03:44

McAfee has some good free tools here:
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

I've never had good luck with Norton but McAfee has never let me down.

AVG has a free edition here:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

BrandonIT · Jul 22, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13

I use McAfee at home because my work's license allows it.

But for free, I've used AVG, Spybot, and AdAware SE.

krazzle · Jul 24, 2005, 08:30 AM // 08:30

I like AVG best for the free anti-virus software.

Havn't had any problems after using it.

AceSnyp3r · Jul 24, 2005, 08:36 AM // 08:36

AVG is pretty good, I've never gotten a virus since I built this PC though. I usually shut it completely down, no running in the background or anything, I just run a system scan about every month, and that's about it. For the occasional spyware infection, Spybot S&D, though using Firefox seems to keep a lot of it away from me. For a firewall (which also detects trojans and such if they attempt to establish a remote connection) I use Sygate Personal. Doesn't take up much memory, and runs pretty unobstructively in the system tray, it can be a bit of a hassle to get it set up with all your programs though...