Free Antimalware ?
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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.
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.
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Peko said:
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.
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Dave
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 .,.
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 .,.
