Okay so I have AOL’s complimentary Safety and Security Center that contains anti-Virus and Spyware protection, but it refuses to update it’s definitions. We are still paying members of AOL, like I’m using AOL to connect to the Internet now, so idk what the problem is. But, the program itself has a yellow flag saying that both my virus and spyware definitions are out of date, and to update them, but when I click "Update Definitions" It just says that the definitions are updated, but they’re not!! And my Window’s keeps saying that it’s out of date also and to get new stuff.
So is there any way that I can manually make the definitions update or something? Or do I have to get new protection and buy something from Best Buy?
I tryed Webroot Spyware and I didn’t like it, it locked up on my computer for some reason.
So what should I do to fix my AOL one, and if it’s unfixable what should I use? What do you guys use/reccomend?
those AOL programs arent the greatest. some spyware might actually be affecting why it is saying that to you.you should only have one antivirus program, but you should always have at least 2 spyware/adware scanners to remove things. certain programs detect certain things that others bypass. i have a few cleanup and program suggestions. choose whichever you like. your computer safety programs might not be the safest depending on what they are. but i can guarentee my suggestions are safe. cleaning up your computer can make it run faster. also go to the start menu, then go to RUN, then type msconfig and choose the startup and you can enable or disable certain programs from starting when you boot your computer. but here are my suggestions:
*AVG is not as reliable as AVAST go to http://download.com and download it (search for Avast home) dont register it and when the demo is up, just uninstall it and reinstall it. it also helps because if you download a bad file from limewire or the internet, it alerts you immediately so you can delete it right away. certain AVG programs will be charging for updates soon and thats not good if you cant pay for them you ushould always keep your antivirus up to date. keep Avast home edition open in your toolbar at all times. it moniters alot of potentially harmful things its really great. if you dont have firewall i suggest downloading Zonealarm (which is free) and if you need antispyware, download Spybot search and destroy and superantispyware free edition
you might also want to download ccleaner to keep your computer cleaner make sure you keep any programs you download (that i suggested) updated
as for cleanup tips i
suggest the following; here are a few things to clean up your computer:first go to the start panel and click RUN then type %temp% then delete EVERYTHING in that file but not the file itself.(this will help you clean up your computer a little bit)
Also go to Mycomputer, Click drive C, then click the Windows Folder, then find the Prefetch Folder Open that (dont delete the folder itself) and delete all the items in that.
http://safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/
http://download.com
http://superantispyware.com
http://ccleaner.com
i use all of these and my computer has been virus free and running faster then ever
McAfee is rubbish. (‘the AOL one’)
Get this free alternative combination of software:
Avira: http://www.free-av.com/
Spyware Terminator (turn off web security guard): http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/ (use immunise feature)
Superantispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Comodo: http://www.comodofirewall.notlong.com/ (turn off defense+ to see fewer alerts)
Safe surfing!
http://www.free-download-place.net/avg/index.php?dp=2454
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html
http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html
http://lavasoft.element5.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
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With this BitDefender Total Security 2008 would help free 30 dayss.
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Downloads/
if you apply 4 of the above it’s okay, those are free stuff. But we never try AVG yet .we have Bitdefender total security 2008 .and the rest next to AVG we do as well free aplied to our computer.
It’s up to you..It work for us.
But you can see they will more answer that you chose. all is up to you.
If you download those make it sure you Upgrade once a week or once a month. Because it’s free it doesn’t upgraded Automatically .
Avg i think is Auto Upgraded .