Hi. After running a series of free virus/malware scan software, I get an alert on my PC, saying that the computer doesn't detect any anti virus software, making me think I have deleted the installed software we already had by accident (we have a firewall and antivirus as part of a suite). How can I tell if antivirus is still there and working properly?
Thanks in advance
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1 I ♥ Him So Much! // Apr 3, 2008
Well do you expect it to catch a virus everytime you scan? As long as it's been updated, it will work just fine
2 Janice // Apr 3, 2008
Beware of running free online software. I got a worm borer by doing this and it eventually took down my whole system. Run your regular softwear to detect anything wrong and use that as your tool. Never use anything off the Internet. If you don't have up to date product for viruses and such, go to office supply or such and buy it. Please…not on line.
The one that attached itself to my system was called Bullet Proof and it took me down. My computer had to go in the shop for recovery to the tune of $90.00. We now have McAfee. It's great!
3 jeffo_bazoni // Apr 3, 2008
If you didn't deliberately remove the software, then most likely that notification is false. You should know what antivirus you're running though, like AVG, Norton, McAfee and so on…
I myself hate having to mess around with antivirus and the trouble it causes. I use only Linux on my systems, and it works perfectly, with no chance of me getting a virus or any malware. Look into that, if you are using your computer mostly for simple tasks, like checking email, surfing the web, and instant messaging. You might make sure your hardware is supported first, but you can be pretty sure it will work if you are on a desktop.
4 Pierce // Apr 3, 2008
alright, free scans like that dont ever do the trick, in fact, more often then not free scans are virus loaded themselves. what you need is an actual physical piece of software to run in the background at all times.
I use AVG free edition for my antivirus needs, I love it, and would definetly recomend it.
along with that, I would recomend getting a program called cccleaner. it cleans your system of ALOT of junk.
for anti spyware, check out spybot S&D, I dont leave it running all the time, but instead just do a scan with it every once in a while. all three of these programs are free, and very efficent in making your pc run smoother, and virus/spyware free. those are what i use, and I have had 0 problems.
hope this helps. cheers
5 *Official Ruler of Webbernet* // Apr 3, 2008
Its off, or the subscrip is ended.
If it works, who cares
6 zapperpost // Apr 3, 2008
Test file detected by just about every antimalware/virus software (EICAR Test File — NOT A VIRUS!!!)
HTTP DOS executable: http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com
HTTP text file: http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com.txt
HTTP one layer ZIP file: http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar_com.zip
HTTP multi-layer ZIP file: http://www.eicar.org/download/eicarcom2.zip
HTTPS DOS executable: https://secure.eicar.org/eicar.com
HTTPS text file: https://secure.eicar.org/eicar.com.txt
HTTPS one layer ZIP file: https://secure.eicar.org/eicar_com.zip
HTTPS multi-layer ZIP file: https://secure.eicar.org/eicarcom2.zip
Direct EICAR link: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
You virus results should be one of the 32 following: https://secure.eicar.org/trustlogo/cornertrust.gif
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