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Other Topics => Completely Off-Topic => Topic started by: Si on November 29, 2004, 08:43:47 am
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What's a great anti virus program (that doesn't make my pc really really slow)?
I've tried searching the forums for a thread like this, but the only ones that came up were pretty old, I think they're newer programs/versions now
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What's a great anti virus program (that doesn't make my pc really really slow)?
I've tried searching the forums for a thread like this, but the only ones that came up were pretty old, I think they're newer programs/versions now
Are you willing to part with any cash? Or do you need a free one.
Best free one that I've come across is AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php (click "download" at the top and then click on "AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition download" from the list)
-Kev
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What's a great anti virus program (that doesn't make my pc really really slow)?
I've tried searching the forums for a thread like this, but the only ones that came up were pretty old, I think they're newer programs/versions now
Are you willing to part with any cash? Or do you need a free one.
Best free one that I've come across is AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php (click "download" at the top and then click on "AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition download" from the list)
-Kev
I'm Dutch. Dutch = cheapskate
;)
Thank you for the advice, I'll download it (right after dinner, hee)
<3
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Thank you for the advice
<3
Anytime :)
I'll download it (right after dinner, hee)
Grrr. Thanks for making me more starving that I already am.
-Kev
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www.download.com and look for avast..Not sure if its better or whatever than Kev's suggestion but just in case it doesnt work :D
Edit: i forgot to add that this is what i use
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Thank you for the advice
<3
Anytime :)
I'll download it (right after dinner, hee)
Grrr. Thanks for making me more starving that I already am.
-Kev
Ahh, my dinner was DELICIOUS! *getting some dessert now
:Þ
www.download.com and look for avast..Not sure if its better or whatever than Kev's suggestion but just in case it doesnt work :D
Edit: i forgot to add that this is what i use
I had done this yesterday, but kept getting alerts that the version was too old or something
I have been using it for a while, want to try some thing else :)
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I use AVG on my laptop...it's good stuff...
i'm installing it now on my comp here at work
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I've installed it
My pc says it's an old version ..out of date or something, *sigh
Maybe it's just Service Pack 2 that's giving me this crap
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i installed version 7 right now and it's running fine...i need to update my laptop though...
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Downloading updates
Hmm
and my pc makes a weird sound now, as if there's something in the disc drive
lol
*making a reboot disk thingy
I think this will work
*waits patiently
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:lol: so far my comp has 47 infected files on it...and AVG is still running...haha
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Thank you for the advice
<3
Anytime :)
I'll download it (right after dinner, hee)
Grrr. Thanks for making me more starving that I already am.
-Kev
Ahh, my dinner was DELICIOUS! *getting some dessert now
:Þ
www.download.com and look for avast..Not sure if its better or whatever than Kev's suggestion but just in case it doesnt work :D
Edit: i forgot to add that this is what i use
I had done this yesterday, but kept getting alerts that the version was too old or something
I have been using it for a while, want to try some thing else :)
Thats weird, usually it tells you a new version is available and you click the prompt and it installs. Si your comp is MESSED UP :razz: Ill come fix it wednesday night when im free
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It's all fixed now. Made the backup reboot repair disc thingy, scanned my pc
I only had 2 viruses on it
Thanks ;)
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Hint: The best free anti-virus software you can get is Linux (or another *nix, like BSD, if you swing that way). I've not had a single virus, adware or spyware sinse I installed it ;-)
-Kev
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Si, how you been, girl?
Try Avast! anti-virus. I used to use it before AOL started giving away McAfee for free
http://www.avast.com/
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the best defens is a good offense, so once you have an anti-virus (i have Virex) update! update! update!
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Try Avast!
Try reading the thread before posting!
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Downloading updates
doe this sound wierd to anyone but me?!?!?!
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Downloading updates
doe this sound wierd to anyone but me?!?!?!
What downlup? Yes it does.
;-)
-Kev
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Downloading updates
doe this sound wierd to anyone but me?!?!?!
What downup? Yes it does.
;-)
-Kev
boys smell.
Boys smell we should throw rocks at them.
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boys smell.
Boys smell we should throw rocks at them.
Thats a bit rough. But girls cant throw, so it all works out.
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boys smell.
Boys smell we should throw rocks at them.
Thats a bit rough. But girls cant throw, so it all works out.
i was going to say boys eat boogas but ...
I'm a little bit aggrassive these days!!
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Win 32 Rontokbro.U@mm
Anyone else here with this that can help with tips would be appreciated - I
can't make lasting changes in the Windows registry and can't restart WinXP
in Safe Mode - so I'm looking at the option of targeting run processes HERE (http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM%5FBRONTOK%2EAC&VSect=Sn)
with a copy of Process Explorer (http://www.filehippo.com/download_process_explorer/) and hopefully setting Symantec AV on to it!
Peace
Aaron
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Win 32 Rontokbro.U@mm
Anyone else here with this that can help with tips would be appreciated - I
can't make lasting changes in the Windows registry and can't restart WinXP
in Safe Mode - so I'm looking at the option of targeting run processes HERE (http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM%5FBRONTOK%2EAC&VSect=Sn)
with a copy of Process Explorer (http://www.filehippo.com/download_process_explorer/) and hopefully setting Symantec AV on to it!
Peace
Aaron
Uh... why can't you start in safe mode?
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My computer was as Katia said, a little sick. I downloaded the AVG and it seems to be better. Just wondering if when the trial is up they will come back.
Thanks for bringing this back from the depths. :)
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This was from 2004, heehee 8O
Aaron, I wish I could help you. I hope you'll fix this asap!
Let us know, please.
I have bought a new pc (*gasp) in the time between this post, and when I made this thread, a better one! (amagawsh!) :lol:
I am still using AVG Free, and haven't had any problems, so it must be working ok.
I also regularly scan my pc using Spybot Search & Destroy, and Adaware.
Do you scan your computer regularly, Aaron?
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Uh... why can't you start in safe mode?
When I use F8 as requested in the boot sequence it seems to ignore it - I think it let me start
in Safe Mode just once earlier, but I didn't have the other utilities aboard I plan to use now :razz:
Do you scan your computer regularly, Aaron?
Yes, but not my flash drive :oops: Seems I picked up this Trojan from the internet café I'm at now
Peace
Aaron
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I hope you'll fix this asap!
Let us know, please.
I tried running the Process Explorer utility earlier today only to have it shut
down by the Trojan. I'm resorting to Mediaware Task Manager (http://www.snapfiles.com/get/mwtaskman.html) as plan B :wink:
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Update; WindowsXP Installer is now compromised by rontokbro.U@mm aswell, so I haven't had
any success trying add alternatives to Windows Task Manager. Interestingly, some errors in the last
few days have actually brought XP's Task Manager on screen, but only momentarily. I have just put
a few registry fix utilities on my flash drive, so hopefully I can get a bit further with one of these :wink:
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is it true macs cant get a virus?
i dont have any protection software on my powerbook, and i've had it for 2 years and never even had a pop up. i constantly delete cookies and stuff to try to clean it up but could any real damage be made?
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I was worried one time I sent something to a friend with a Mac and she said the samething, they couldn't get viruses.
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Macs can get viruses. It's just that they aren't as common. Virus writers are more interested in writing viruses for the system with the largest userbase. But viruses for Windows wouldn't normally affect Mac OS X.
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Macs can get viruses. It's just that they aren't as common. Virus writers are more interested in writing viruses for the system with the largest userbase. But viruses for Windows wouldn't normally affect Mac OS X.
well then people need to stop buying macs to be trendy! because if the mac user base becomes as large as the windows one, then we'll have evil virus writing losers after our poor innocent computers :p
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Macs can get viruses. It's just that they aren't as common.
They're so uncommon, they don't even exist in the wild!
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because if the mac user base becomes as large as the windows one, then we'll have evil virus writing losers after our poor innocent computers :p
ROFL
You crack me up Jess, this will probably never happen so don't worry! ;)
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Finally rid my system of the Win32 Trojan; its last attempt to remain on the
system included creating 5 hidden folders in the System32 sub-directory of
Windows. Symantec AV actually didn't pick up on these; I spotted them as I
watched the file reference log during a full system scan. The spread.mail.bro
reference couldn't have been more obvious. Hopefully I can keep any more
of these of the system with Symantec's updates for mallware & spyware :wink: