Free Antimalware ?

Wishfull said:

Why quarantine the threats just delete them.

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Unfortunately the less reputable virus/malware scanners, the higher risk of 'false positives'. Which could potentially render your computer worse off and possibly unusable.

Use any AV, AM you like. You are the gate keeper. The program will flag for you.
Once something asks for permission to run you and give it permission, it will run. What it runs and installs is anyone's guess.
Have fun and be careful.

I find it amusing so many people using windows operating systems having to constantly update their antivirus programs,I have used apple operating systems for the last 30 years and have never downloaded an antivirus program or ever needed one,says something doesnt it.

Peko said:

I find it amusing so many people using windows operating systems having to constantly update their antivirus programs,I have used apple operating systems for the last 30 years and have never downloaded an antivirus program or ever needed one,says something doesnt it.

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Actually, I never touch my anti-virus, it just came with the operating system. General rule, don't visit porn sites, you won't get viruses. Simple. layful:

There is a reason you don't hear about Apple's getting viruses. It is called 'market share'. They simply haven't been a target until more recent years (and yes, they do get some very nasty viruses).

Why would people who are trying to hack, export, and god knows what, want to go after the smallest demographic?

"I find it amusing" that people using Mac's think that their Mac is a secure fortress of impenetrable steel. They are the same hardware as PC's, will run the same assembly code at the CPU/GPU/UEFI level.

14% market share doesn't make much of a target. Simply put, you have chosen the unpopular platform.

I mentioned here in another topic that I have been using Bitdefender as my security suite for many, many years. It is always rated at or next to the top of the list for internet security.
In my internet travels I've often found myself being led into less than desirable websites. But I never have problems with my computer.
I have used Malwarebites, Search and Destroy and CC-Cleaner (mentioned by others in this topic) on friend's computers when they have got themselves into trouble.
I would recommend all of the above. I prefer to use both the Disk Cleanup (which comes pre-installed with all versions of windows), as well as Wise Care 365 (free download) to keep my system clean and running smooth.
I highly recommend using Bitdefender. It comes with specialized software for doing your internet banking called Safepay. One item Safepay uses is a virtual keyboard, where you are protected from keylogging, which attempts to get your passwords, etc as you type.
Bitdefender also comes with a number of other apps to help keep your computer safe. Bitdefender also lets me install it on up to 5 devices, including my phone (Android).
Note: My only complaint is the local Aussie provider of Bitdefender charges 1/3 to 50 percent more than the parent company in Norway. SO, I always renew my subscription via the parent company website.
I will only ever use my phone for talking and texting. And just like my computers, I've never had a problem.

Finally, if you use Facebook, don't ever click on adds or game recommendations or those silly quizzes friends like to send around. Many of my friends have had their Facebook pages hacked and the common denominator in each case - they had all clicked on either an add, game recommendation or quiz prior to the hack.
Cheers.

i used afg, kasperskiy

Avast One Free Version.
Just did a Boot Scan as PC was running a little slow.
Found two infected files not to shore where they came from.
`i` find Avast One Free tobe a very good antivirus solution with 5 gig of VPN per month free with definition updates available also
in boot scan.

I haven't read all the previous posts so I apologise if I've repeated other comments.

I got absolutely sick of the constant pounding of advertising and scare tactics from Norton and McAfee. McAfee is by far the worst so I removed all this rubbish from my computer. That was a few years ago and a couple of computers back. All of their emails are now blocked.

All I use is the Windows Defender that comes with Windows. Since getting rid of these viruses you spend good money on my system has run so much better.

I'm convinced these nasty products that are forced upon us when we purchase a new computer are the main source of the problems we're trying to prevent.

Superantispyware Free Version.

Have used it for years to clean customers computers up as I deal in Technology. I keep the current version on my work USB stick monthly.

Install, get update, run quick scan only, remove files found, then uninstall it. You only use it as a "pinch hitter". You will be surprised by what it finds.

A good sign of Malware/Spyware is your pc has slowed substantially, windows updates does not install updates.

All my PC's/Laptops run Trend Pro.

Agree i think it`s part of the Marketing ploy.
I`ve been told by experts that Windows Defender is about all you really need.
Avast One works together with Defender of which some others do not but i don`t think boot scan comes with Defender & i`m not shore if Defender works in Real Time ?
Avast One does & it`s been great and they don`t constantly hound you to upgrade to premium.
Satellite apparently resets every 24hrs so even better on that note but i`m unclear exactly.
I just Flushed Picture Thumbs cache & i Flush Ip config / DNS cache often.
There is another cache tobe flushed out also but i`ve missed placed my memory of that.
If / when you ever reinstall Windows ect it pays to install a antivirus program 1st as i have had viruses downloaded in the Microsoft updates.
Also it pays to have a few E-mail accounts.
1. Priority Gov ect.
2. Personal
3. Bogas for those BCF or Super cheap sign up discounts ect as when they get hacked every ones registered there are vulnerable.

Then the hackers get into your account and go window shopping....
I dislike giving out my phone numbers or E addresses to anybody as they get hacked then we do through their address book.
I actually thought that Evolution with humans and their behavior Laws and Rules would diminish over time.
How wrong `i` am .,.

fwdoz said:

Superantispyware Free Version.

Have used it for years to clean customers computers up as I deal in Technology. I keep the current version on my work USB stick monthly.

Install, get update, run quick scan only, remove files found, then uninstall it. You only use it as a "pinch hitter". You will be surprised by what it finds.

A good sign of Malware/Spyware is your pc has slowed substantially, windows updates does not install updates.

All my PC's/Laptops run Trend Pro.

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Hi Fwdoz ,
There was an overlap with the previous post re Moneybox sorry about that i was not being dismissive.
Good sound advise you gave as i just downloaded and ran the spyware you recommended and guess what.
After scanning with Defender then Avast with no apparent issues found but Superior Anti spy ware just discovered 12 tracking cookies.

I could not find the safe download in google play store or micro soft store but found this link below that i scanned prior install.
Turned off / paused Avast when running the program so not to interfere with each other.
All tracking cookies now removed.
I have had issues previously trying to be rid of infected zipped files that i have not worked out yet how to remove.
Any advise how to Fwdoz would further be appreciated when / if that event occurs again.
Thank you for good sound advise i`ll keep this on my pc as an extensive tool.
regards
Bush.

Safe download.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Bush said:

Hi Fwdoz ,
There was an overlap with the previous post re Moneybox sorry about that i was not being dismissive.
Good sound advise you gave as i just downloaded and ran the spyware you recommended and guess what.
After scanning with Defender then Avast with no apparent issues found but Superior Anti spy ware just discovered 12 tracking cookies.

I could not find the safe download in google play store or micro soft store but found this link below that i scanned prior install.
Turned off / paused Avast when running the program so not to interfere with each other.
All tracking cookies now removed.
I have had issues previously trying to be rid of infected zipped files that i have not worked out yet how to remove.
Any advise how to Fwdoz would further be appreciated when / if that event occurs again.
Thank you for good sound advise i`ll keep this on my pc as an extensive tool.
regards
Bush.

Safe download.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

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I think we have to accept some of these tracking cookies if we choose to peruse certain websites. Nearly everything is free so the websites must get their funding from somewhere so i accept a fair amount of spam emails.

Bush said:

Hi Fwdoz ,

Good sound advise you gave as i just downloaded and ran the spyware you recommended and guess what.
After scanning with Defender then Avast with no apparent issues found but Superior Anti spy ware just discovered 12 tracking cookies.

I could not find the safe download in google play store or micro soft store but found this link below that i scanned prior install.
Turned off / paused Avast when running the program so not to interfere with each other.
All tracking cookies now removed.
I have had issues previously trying to be rid of infected zipped files that i have not worked out yet how to remove.
Any advise how to Fwdoz would further be appreciated when / if that event occurs again.
Thank you for good sound advise i`ll keep this on my pc as an extensive tool.
regards
Bush.

Safe download.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

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You got the correct download link Bush, I neglected to put that in my post. Thats what happens when you write posts while tired!

I have never had any issues with infected zip files; are you talking about the downloaded zip file, or the ones you have unzipped from it?

I also use Ccleaner which someone else mentioned prior.

I have used a couple of others in the past but they had far too many false positives.

fwdoz said:

You got the correct download link Bush, I neglected to put that in my post. Thats what happens when you write posts while tired!

I have never had any issues with infected zip files; are you talking about the downloaded zip file, or the ones you have unzipped from it?

I also use Ccleaner which someone else mentioned prior.

I have used a couple of others in the past but they had far too many false positives.

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Yes their a bugga to remove those infected zipped folders as i recall with XP & W7.
Back then i went for a total re-install.
Problem i dislike about tracking cookies especially the dishonest one`s is they ``The Operators`` find out which bank you deal with.
Then they go to work next thing you know your phoning up the fraud squad & cancelling visa cards ect.
i had yrs ago a real headache that came via E-mail.
Web Cake 3 .. it caused me a lot of grief & was sucking out funds by the minute.
Lucky i had an antivirus program installed so the bank accepted my claim & refunded the missing dollars.
I don`t often use internet banking but i have a spare pc for those transactions just to make the hackers lives interesting.
I need to change my wifi modem password that is on the bucket list also.
There is a program that i`ve used previously `memory fails me at present ` that monitors your neighbors wifi and notifies you if their
accessing your modem.
The other thing to is Adobe reader is a target for viruses so is a good idea to open the program & seek updates regularly.
cheers

Bush said:

I need to change my wifi modem password that is on the bucket list also.
There is a program that i`ve used previously `memory fails me at present ` that monitors your neighbors wifi and notifies you if their
accessing your modem.
The other thing to is Adobe reader is a target for viruses so is a good idea to open the program & seek updates regularly.
cheers

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Make your modem password a really good one. So many people use pets names & if you talk to neighbours, they know your pets name.

The key is to use capitals, an o instead of a zero plus characters. Trend Pro also has an anti keylogger which encrypts everything.