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 Aug 16, 2006 - 12:34 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 16, '05 From south carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
what are some good antivirus apps i can download? preferably for free... right now i have avast, avg, and nod32. none of them seem to pick up the virus i have... any suggestions on some good ones?
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Aug 16, 2006 - 12:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I just spent the better part of two weeks trying to solve a virus (malware) problem with free anti-virus software. It was a total nightmare.
I finally gave in and bought McAfee Internet Security for $49 from Walmart and the problem is resolved. I recommend McAfee or Norton. I will never go without one of those two programs again. It simply is not worth the wasted time to resolve the issue. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Aug 16, 2006 - 12:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '05 From Tampa, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Aug 16, 2006 - 12:45 PM) [snapback]469626[/snapback] I just spent the better part of two weeks trying to solve a virus (malware) problem with free anti-virus software. It was a total nightmare. I finally gave in and bought McAfee Internet Security for $49 from Walmart and the problem is resolved. I recommend McAfee or Norton. I will never go without one of those two programs again. It simply is not worth the wasted time to resolve the issue. I use Avast...its free and its one of the best out there imo -------------------- I'am Reinventing the SLow Lane.....
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Aug 16, 2006 - 1:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '05 From south carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea im using avast and it doesnt pick up anything. the only symptom of a virus i have is my internet connection. when i visit certain sites, it kicks me off or says theres some kind of problem. i figured i had a virus bc my gf downloaded a bunch of sketchy songs off limewire.
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Aug 16, 2006 - 1:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '05 From Tampa, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
damn hmmm well there one other free virus program....Zone alarms. It manages to work with avast. Unless you want to put out the money and buy a virus program you might have to reformat the computer.
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Aug 16, 2006 - 1:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I had Norton and hwile it worked well, it was hell trying to run it on XP Pro. Got McAfee for free because of Comcast HSI, and it's been flawless ever since.
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Aug 16, 2006 - 2:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '05 From south carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so if i reformat my computer it will be good as new pretty much?
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Aug 16, 2006 - 2:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Hollywood, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(2003cbgts @ Aug 16, 2006 - 3:00 PM) [snapback]469650[/snapback] so if i reformat my computer it will be good as new pretty much? yes, also AVG is by far the BEST FREEWARE program. Norton and McAfee are alright also. Hit me up on AIM and i'll sho ya how 2 get rid of that virus :-p bl00dr4in -------------------- To live, is to suffer
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Aug 16, 2006 - 5:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
sounds like spyware to me, try ad-aware
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Aug 16, 2006 - 6:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I use a free norton anti suit/ firewall that is freely distrubuted from my U. I can download the stuff and send it too you guys if u want.
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Aug 16, 2006 - 7:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 20, '06 From St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
From my personal experiences, Norton sucks like hell, but maybe that was just me...I had to totally empty and reset my computer to how it was the day I bought it TWICE with Norton AntiVirus...
...my computer nerd friends downloaded AVG Free and I have had no problems since... --------------------  "I bet you drive a standard." "You could make some money off that bet." :D |
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Aug 16, 2006 - 8:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(2003cbgts @ Aug 16, 2006 - 1:34 PM) [snapback]469624[/snapback] what are some good antivirus apps i can download? preferably for free... right now i have avast, avg, and nod32. none of them seem to pick up the virus i have... any suggestions on some good ones? I have not heard about any free antivirus that will offer great protection. I have have used Panda 2006 Titanium. I can recommend it. http://www.pandasoftware.com Yellow94GT |
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Aug 22, 2006 - 10:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
+1 for AVG. I've had it for 3 years and haven't had a problem with any virii. And neither have any of my friends.
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