I have a HP Pavilion laptop, It `s like a year old and wondered what good can Anti-Virus/Spyware Free program I load on my laptop?
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Antivirus 360. I have an HP, works for me.
only the “Paid AV” have “on access scanning”
the free ones require you to manually scan all your files
but if you’re comfortable with not having “on access scanning” and are familiar with how & when & how often to Scan your machine then
AVG Free is good
also get SpyBot S&D which is also free
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Avira Antivir
Its the best, try it once:
http://www.avira.com
catches all viruses in my experience
Avast!
But back it up with free windows software.
It will spot a virus and you can quarantine it but you need free spyware from Spybot and Windows has a virus clean up thats free.
The rule of thumbs for security is to have a multi-layered protection approach !
So do not use more than one virus scanner on active mode (it is OK to have one active and others in passive (manual scan) mode), one good cleaner, two or three Anti Adware/Spyware/Malware (they each detect something that the others have not seen) and one Email scanner (if your Virus scanner does not include one) but you NEED at least one of each (for security).
You can only use one “software” Firewall (no options there as war between them will shut down your communication system if you have more than one) but, if you have a router, you can also activate its built-in Firewall as they use different methods.
Here are my suggestions for free software you can mix and match to your liking according to the rule (I tried all personally):
Anti-Malware/Spyware/Adware scanners suggestions:
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware: http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button is a good choice and has gotten many people out of jams if you keep it updated.
Spybot: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html?tag=mncol is also a good choice if you use it regularly and keep it updated.
Virus scanners suggestions:
Don’t go for AVG free, it may be free but it has hiccups like the error that made the news late last year on CNET, it advised to remove a key component of Windows causing those who did to lose the use of their Windows system.
Avast is good but takes a lot of resources in the computer.
If you need both Virus scanner and firewall, then the Comodo firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html is the top contender.
Use it in combo mode (Antivirus/Firewall) at installation.
The firewall itself is very robust and the just-released version 3 includes a well-designed intrusion detection system and Vista compatibility. Comodo also supports internet connection sharing, whereas the free versions of Kerio and ZoneAlarm do not. Make sure that you install it in “Advanced” mode, because the “Basic” installation has the HIPS ( Host-based Intrusion-Prevention System ) disabled.
If you just want to use Comodo as a Firewall (or don’t want a Firewall) then for Virus scanning, use Avira instead http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?cdlPid=10901492 It is very light on resources and the detection rate of viruses and rootkits is outstanding.
However, it does not include Email, Malware, Spyware or Adware scanners so complement by choosing from other suggestions on this page
Email scanner suggestions:
Spamdel: http://www.spamdel.com/
OR
Inbox: http://www.glenn.delahoy.com/software/files/Inbox.htm
Cleaner suggestion:
Glary Utilities: http://www.glaryutilities.com/gu.html to remove junk files or remnants of installs (there is always some).
Do not use Ccleaner ( In my time at helping others, I have found it more destructive than helpful and I had to rebuild systems nuked by it in the past ).
And of course, NEVER have them working scans at the same time.
When you scan, only the Firewall should be running alongside (in learn mode if need be).
Use a methodic “one after the other” kind of scan !
By doing so, you are on your way to being well protected BUT never relax your guard !
The best antimalware is running as a limited user (instead of administrator).
don’t get antivirus 360,that’smalware.hope was talking about norton 360.anyway avast!is a good free antivirus has bootscan,real time protection and updated four times daily.avira is also good,used them both.get malwarebytes.and superantispyware for your malware software.you should also be sure that all software on your computer is up to date get secunia psi for that.
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