most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
i would say Norton 360 all I’m 1 security. it can be put on 3 computers, can get rid of virus and spy-ware, protects against on-line shopping, backs up all your important files, optimized your PC for Best performance and has a free support thing that’s like msn to fix problems with it. and a thing comes with it that blocks pop ups and stuff like that.
All of these are free for home use and will work with XP and Vista. Only use one antivirus and 2 anti spyware
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
Easy to use, low system resources
Automatic update functionality
Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0
Avast-
avast! 4 Home Edition works for 60 days after the installation in demo mode. You will obtain your FREE license key by E-mail after the registration. The license key is valid for 1 year. After one year you will need to just re-register. http://avast.com/eng/home-registration.p...
Avira-(recomended)
free-av.com – Protection and security against viruses, worms, Trojans, dialers & more. http://www.free-av.com/
PC tools-(recomended)
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard™ protects your computer against threats in real-time. http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
SUPERAntiSpyware(recomended)
SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more! http://www.superantispyware.com
ewido.(recommended)
Go to the left of the page where it says,"Scan your computer now online
and clean it for free!" http://www.ewido.net/en/
AVG anti-spyware-
AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition is a popular free antispyware solution available at no cost to home users and provides a high level of detection capability. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/us/frt/0
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firef ox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/
you can also try Kaspersky Internet Security:
http://www.goodantivirus.info/kaspersk/
Good Luck !!!
Try Avira Antivir Free for cleaning viruses, and try AVG antispyware free for the spyware
i use avast! anitvirus and also use spybot search and destroy and they have always worked for me.
i would say Norton 360 all I’m 1 security. it can be put on 3 computers, can get rid of virus and spy-ware, protects against on-line shopping, backs up all your important files, optimized your PC for Best performance and has a free support thing that’s like msn to fix problems with it. and a thing comes with it that blocks pop ups and stuff like that.
All of these are free for home use and will work with XP and Vista. Only use one antivirus and 2 anti spyware
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
Easy to use, low system resources
Automatic update functionality
Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0
Avast-
avast! 4 Home Edition works for 60 days after the installation in demo mode. You will obtain your FREE license key by E-mail after the registration. The license key is valid for 1 year. After one year you will need to just re-register.
http://avast.com/eng/home-registration.p...
Avira-(recomended)
free-av.com – Protection and security against viruses, worms, Trojans, dialers & more.
http://www.free-av.com/
PC tools-(recomended)
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard™ protects your computer against threats in real-time.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
Trend Micro’s FREE online virus scanner.(recommended)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Free spyware remover…..
SUPERAntiSpyware(recomended)
SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
http://www.superantispyware.com
Spybot – Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware.
http://www.spybot.info/
Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...
ewido.(recommended)
Go to the left of the page where it says,"Scan your computer now online
and clean it for free!"
http://www.ewido.net/en/
AVG anti-spyware-
AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition is a popular free antispyware solution available at no cost to home users and provides a high level of detection capability.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/us/frt/0
AVG Anti virus and McAfee virus scan are supposed to help a lot.check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhksr2KyG for more details.