I think I have a lot of viruses in my computer since it lags constantly. Are there any good free anti-virus programs that you computer wiz can recommend? Thank you!
I've been trying to install the AVG, but this message keeps on popping up, disabling me from installing the software.
Local machine: installation failed
Installation:
Error: Action failed for file avgmfx86.sys: starting service….
Error 0×80070002
what should I do?
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1 Beatlesfanforever // Sep 4, 2008
http://vvww-avast.com/?t=AVAST1U
Avast is probably the best free online Antivirus… It’s decent too I used it for awhile. Hope I helped!
2 robert g // Sep 4, 2008
Yeah. before i bought this Dv5 I had AVG on my desktop–seemed ok.Go to AVG free.com
3 tone // Sep 4, 2008
I would not be on line without any Any Anti Virus Programs installed and running and set to auto update at all times!!
Free good programs, include, AVG, Avast, and Zone Alarms! They are not just free to scan but also remove without asking for credit card details.
Here will tell you more about these programs and user reviews and simple Anti Virus removal tips and download links..
http://pcsecuritycentral.blogspot.com
Good luck!
4 golfer2 // Sep 4, 2008
http://www.threatfire.com
http://www.superantispware.com
Run full scans with both and they will get rid of many, many things and both are totally free.
5 Quirkee // Sep 4, 2008
AVG is good, you can get it at download.com
6 DragonLord 66 // Sep 4, 2008
you may also have a spyware problem . try spyware terminator plus antivirus. it’s a free download/
look at http://www.fileratings.com for this and other antivirus and spyware programs.
7 Murzy // Sep 4, 2008
try an online scan at Trend Micro. you also may have spyware so you might want to download Ad-aware or Spybot
8 deepthink2000 // Sep 4, 2008
Kaspersky Internet security V8 is the best, add me to your yahoo now i will send to you by email for free.
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9 djduende817 // Sep 4, 2008
there is avg,avast,and avira
10 arouge1786 // Sep 4, 2008
There are a few choices when it comes to security, mainly in the AntiVirus department. Some very good, free anti-viruses available to download are:
1)AVG 8 AntiVirus. Easiest interface to use, very fast scanning and doesn’t lag your computer at all. Only has a 78% detection rate, but cathes the most harmful of viruses. If you’re a normal home user, you’re not in too much danger of higher level viruses and this is the AV for you:
http://www.free.grisoft.com
2)Avast! 4 AntiVirus. Smaller, sleeker skin, average scanning speed, but reports alot of safe files as viruses, so you might need to watch out for that. 78% detection rate, but alot more complicated than most other free AVs. Use this if you are handy with a computer and you know what needs to be scanned:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
3)Avira AntiVirus. Simple layout, which even the most basic of users can navigate. Incredibly fast scanning, with a 90% detection rate. Not as easy on the eyes as other AVs, and you need to know what you’re doing to get the more advanced features, but it is definite a candidate:
http://www.free-av.com/en/download/index.html
Personally I use AVG, but only because I go for looks. If you are paranoid about viruses then the only real option is Avira. But if you just want normal protection, then any of the three will do it for you.
And for any spyware problems, get SpyBot - Search and Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Also, for protecting your personal info and files, use Ad-Aware 2008 Free Edition:
http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
All of them are free, as powerful as paid programs, like McAfee and Norton (which only has a 6% detection rate!), and don’t use up as many resources.
Just boot into Safe Mode (Press F8 when turning on the computer) and run full scans.
Hope that helps.
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