Posts Tagged ‘virus’

Where can I get some free, but awesome and authentic antivirus and antispyware?

My pc has been infected with spyware and i have a virus scan but apparently it is not doing the job. I need some good and authentic, but free anitvirus and antispyware. Chosen Answer: No PC security product can possibly protect you from every new spyware and malware threat. Some of these new threats would [...]

How big is the average virus, just wondering…?

I have Zone Alarm Pro, and it scans the computer deep deep scan, and it will skip certain files if its over a certain size… How big is the average virus…? How big can a virus be…? Chosen Answer: They can get up 6 feet tall. Actually, viruses can be imbedded inside a program of [...]

If you use the Free Anti-Virus provided by AT&T Yahoo, do you trust it?

My Norton Internet Security is expiring soon & I’m planning to get ZoneAlarm Pro for firewall. Have you have good or bad experiences with the CA Antivirus provided free by AT&T Yahoo? If it’s not good, I’ll either get the ZoneAlarm suite or upgrade my Norton. I thank everyone so far for providing answers, but [...]

What is the best free anti-virus and firewall software to get?

I have heard that sometimes, free anti-virus software is better than paid for stuff. So i was wondering, which is the best free one so that I can compare it to the one I currently have and see if I would be better off getting a free anti-virus or firewall software. Chosen Answer: well whoever [...]

Is this combination of security programs for my computer good?

I have downloaded Norton Anti Virus 2003, Zonealarm and Ad-aware all onto my computer. Is this a good combination to have to keep my computer safe? Are there other programs that I should install as well? Have I installed too many programs? Answer would be appreciated! Chosen Answer: Norton 2003 is too old and ad [...]

Is it possible to use 2 firewalls on XP pro or I disable one of it ?

I am using XP Pro sp2 o/s. I wanted to download zonealarm firewall. My question is that what shall I do with the firewall provided in XP o/s ? Is zonealarm firewall better & safe than xp ?? Or I keep using XP firewall only. Thanking you in advance Chosen Answer: Don’t care what the [...]

When will Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 come out?

Chosen Answer: It looks like the middle of July. It also looks like it’s going to be a winner. They are going to give the user the option to surf the web in a sandbox. Which is nothing new to the 2% of computer users like me. Who never get infected. Zonealarm Extreme Security already [...]

What is the best free ware security suite for Windows ?

I currently have AVG Anti virus, the free basic version. What else should I put on my computer so it is relatively safe? Thanks for looking and any knowledge is appreciated. Chosen Answer: I’ve been running AVGfree antivirus and ZoneAlarm firewall together (turn off the windows firewall) since 2004 with no intrusions or infections. Firefox [...]

Can I benefit from using a McAfee firewall/security suite or Zone Alarm Pro with this set up?

I’m currently running Windows Vista home premium, which I assume has a firewall of its own, although I’m not sure how good it is. I’m also running Trend Micro Anti Virus and Webroot Spy Sweeper. Chosen Answer: Trend micro is ok, but it’s probably a good idea to have Webroot with it. That must be [...]