Are there any truly free anti-virus software out there, where you don’t have to pay a thing. Or at least some software where there is free virus removal?
Are there any truly free anti-virus software out there, where you don’t have to pay a thing. Or at least some software where there is free virus removal?
If you want a free anti-virus I recommend in order of popularity, but please choose the right one for you (install only one):
1. AVG Free
a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)
b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses
Cons: low virus detection
2. Avast!
a. Real-time protection
b. It has an option to delete a virus once found
c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.
Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface
3. Avira AntiVir
a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG
b. It’s cute umbrella icon
c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses
Cons: A very sluggish update
AVG Free is a good choice. I used it before upgrading to AVG Internet Security for about 3 months and I got rid of 3 different viruses in the time I used AVG Free.
i hope this may help some i get some trojan viruses at times this free thing helps me and rids them Malvarebytes’ anti-malware i got it at cnet downloads hope it helps
Avast is free and is good I like it, try lavasoft the free edition, after all it depends on what type of virus you got or spyware … good luck mate.
Avast anti-virus which better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?part=dl-AvastHome&subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid=10852750
Setup Guide:
http://www.linkbrander.com/go/70739
AV Comparison:
http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
Also use the following free programs, download, install, update and reboot into Safe Mode to remove:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Select Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
Select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan and remove infections.
Spybot S&D:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click ‘Check for problems’ then when complete select all and then ‘Fix Checked’
Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident ‘Tea Timer’
Do NOT untick Resident ‘SD Helper’ as that is your protection.
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition – Realtime monitoring:
http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor-Starter-Edition/3000-8022_4-10704508.html
This is an easy to use, preconfigured application that is ready to use as soon as you install it.
It will protect against spyware, adware, spyware trojans,keyloggers and more.
Norman Malware Cleaner can detect more than 2,000,000 viruses.
Malware Cleaner remove malware and fix the registry damage by the virus. It is free and no registration required.
No installation required, you just need to click and run the program.
http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_removal_tools/24789/
Use another PC to download Malware Cleaner to an USB pen drive.
Boot up your infected PC in safe mode (press F8 during start up)
Plug in your USB pen drive and run Malware Cleaner to clean your PC.