Guest admin Posted 3 August, 2008 Share Posted 3 August, 2008 A common question to get asked quite a lot on this forum is about Antivirus / Spyware so will make this a sticky. A lot of us use AVG Free for our anti virus protection : http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-...s-free-edition AVG now includes spyware protection. A lot of people however like to have another program specifically for dealing with spyware. For this a lot of us use Free Super Anti Spyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/down...NTISPYWAREFREE In personal preference I would recommend you don't install the AVG Security toolbar when asked whilst installing as I feel it is an unnecessary feature. I'd also recommend you go into Super Anti Spyware's settings after you have installed it and disable it from starting with windows. You only need to run it every now and then; particularly if you've got AVG running along side it. For users who have used AVG in past - when upgrading to a new version it automatically uninstalls the old version. Also in AVG there is an advertisement at the bottom of the program when you open it recommending you buy the full security version. There is a button you can press just above this advertisement which will hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 3 September, 2008 Share Posted 3 September, 2008 Not sure why this was closed - now open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 7 September, 2008 Share Posted 7 September, 2008 Malware Bytes Anti-Malware gets a lot of good reviews and is able to detect and deal with a number of threats the others miss http://www.malwarebytes.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted 28 October, 2008 Share Posted 28 October, 2008 I'm going to download this as my norton subscription has expired and I understand that these are not only free but won't slow my machine down as much. I remember reading somewhere that I need to download some software to uninstall Norton completely. Is this correct and does anyone have a link? cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 28 October, 2008 Share Posted 28 October, 2008 I'm going to download this as my norton subscription has expired and I understand that these are not only free but won't slow my machine down as much. I remember reading somewhere that I need to download some software to uninstall Norton completely. Is this correct and does anyone have a link? cheers John http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 Its called the Symantec removal tool. Very handy and thorough indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted 29 October, 2008 Share Posted 29 October, 2008 http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 Its called the Symantec removal tool. Very handy and thorough indeed. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 16 December, 2008 Share Posted 16 December, 2008 After being a long time AVG user, I was told by some built in Windows virus checker that I had a trojan infection. I also found out that it could just be a conflict between the two scanners. I did a couple of online scans which seemed to show the trojan. Uninstalled AVG, then downloaded and ran AVAST free which showed a clean system. What do others think about AVAST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 16 December, 2008 Share Posted 16 December, 2008 Avast = **** IMO. AVG is much better. I've never heard of a built in winodws virus checker - certainly not picking up trojans. It sounds like the trojan itself has told you that. Run Malware bytes full system scan on your computer and if that doesnt find anything run superantispyware. Both are free of charge downloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 17 February, 2009 Share Posted 17 February, 2009 i use comodo internet security suite. it is fast, easy to use and is FREE! i would recommend it to anyone as it has firewall + antivirus for nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 17 February, 2009 Share Posted 17 February, 2009 I use a Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 17 February, 2009 Share Posted 17 February, 2009 Snap. I don't use anti-virus any more. Mac's are susceptible, but only if you are dumb enough to open random attachments in emails that might be written for macs AND give it your system password when it executes. Of course, it's not the mac software that makes it so safe, it's the unix architecture that its built upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 17 February, 2009 Share Posted 17 February, 2009 I use a Mac. Is that like a waterproof overcoat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 17 February, 2009 Share Posted 17 February, 2009 On one of my Windows PCs I started NOT using any anti-virus or anti-spyware about 6 months ago, and I still don't. And yes, it gets used on the Net. But to this day, it has never been bothered by proper viruses or spyware. What a shocker..? Yes, of course I'm careful where I surf with it, and I never open random attachments to e-mails, whether I have anti-virus software or not. After about 6 months or so, I tend to get bored with an operating system anyway, so I tend to install something quirky, like a Linux variation or an earlier Windows to see how it copes with the relatively huge, powerful hardware it is installed on. So I think I may take my current unprotected PC into murky waters to see it get taken over and consumed by viruses. Then I'll wipe it clean and install Windows 3.11 for Workgroups, and see what happens. Should be good for a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 24 March, 2009 Share Posted 24 March, 2009 Anyone use Avira? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Anyone use Avira? Yes - good isn't it? I've found it to be better in some ways than AVG, but I still find AVG requires less user interaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Malwarebytes and Superantispyware together seem to stop anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Yes - good isn't it? I've found it to be better in some ways than AVG, but I still find AVG requires less user interaction. yeah i quite like it. change is as good as a rest, gonna try it over AVG for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townhillsaintsfan Posted 8 May, 2009 Share Posted 8 May, 2009 I use avg free 8.5 which i have just installed replacing the older version. Basically, i have ran a scan of my computer where no threats have been found however, something about tracking cookies came up on the screen. Once the scan had finished and no threats were found these tracking cookies were flagged up as a warning to a infection and moved to the virus vault. If somebody can help it would be much appreciated, what is a tracking cookie and why did they not come up as a threat? and what can i do to get rid of this virus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Trubble Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I thought this might be best to ask under this thread. Anyway, could anyone advise me of how I get rid of hidden cookies in a Mac? Apparently these cookies don't show up on a tif list and are hidden. I have no idea but I got asked the question and have no idea and I know there are some Mac lovers on here who may know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I thought this might be best to ask under this thread. Anyway, could anyone advise me of how I get rid of hidden cookies in a Mac? Apparently these cookies don't show up on a tif list and are hidden. I have no idea but I got asked the question and have no idea and I know there are some Mac lovers on here who may know. Thanks They might be talking about Flash Cookies which don't get deleted from the Safari/other browser 'clear cookies'. Here's a good page which explains a bit about it and checks your system for Flash cookies, then allows you to delete them / history and change settings if required. http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager07.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I use avg free 8.5 which i have just installed replacing the older version. Basically, i have ran a scan of my computer where no threats have been found however, something about tracking cookies came up on the screen. Once the scan had finished and no threats were found these tracking cookies were flagged up as a warning to a infection and moved to the virus vault. If somebody can help it would be much appreciated, what is a tracking cookie and why did they not come up as a threat? and what can i do to get rid of this virus? A tracking cookie is just another form of cookie. In itself it is harmless, but some of them can bring trouble. My advice is to get rid of any, if flagged up by AVG, as you won't miss them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 22 July, 2009 Share Posted 22 July, 2009 http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 Its called the Symantec removal tool. Very handy and thorough indeed. Is there an easier way of getting rid of Norton from my laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 22 July, 2009 Share Posted 22 July, 2009 google revo removal tool and run that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 9 August, 2009 Share Posted 9 August, 2009 (edited) After being a long time AVG user, I was told by some built in Windows virus checker that I had a trojan infection. I also found out that it could just be a conflict between the two scanners. This alsoseems to have happened to Mrs CS's machine. She had AVG installed but after she was doing some research and tried to open an online pdf. She then had a load of warnings pop up telling her she had a trojan and that she should install what appeared to be a microsoft file called: Setup_build8_157.exe Needless to say she downloaded and ran it without questioning it and now has Windows Defender pop ups every 10 mins telling her she has a trojan. "Attention a spambot, which is sending viruses to your contacts has been detected on your pc" I've run an AVG scan which found the trojan but doesn't seem to have deleted it. The scan was set to automatically heal infections. I tried running AVG from safe mode overnight but again it doesn't seem to have fixed it. She has a lot of work stored on her laptop which she really can't afford to lose but obviously hasn't backed up. Any suggestions? Also as a seprate question isn't windows defender an antivirus program? Could it be clashing with AVG somehow? Thanks in advance guys. CS EDIT: Forgot to say that she currently can't get on line either. Both firefow and IE freeze almost imeadiatly on opening. Edited 9 August, 2009 by Clapham Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 9 August, 2009 Share Posted 9 August, 2009 mate, it seems you have been duped into d/ling a virus which looks like virus removal software http://info.prevx.com/aboutprogramtext.asp?PX5=42A974FF0065F5A96C6A03EE99716500F3DCFAEB Download malwarebytes anti malware and run a full scan, should get rid of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 9 August, 2009 Share Posted 9 August, 2009 mate, it seems you have been duped into d/ling a virus which looks like virus removal software http://info.prevx.com/aboutprogramtext.asp?PX5=42A974FF0065F5A96C6A03EE99716500F3DCFAEB Download malwarebytes anti malware and run a full scan, should get rid of it Awesome. Looks like its all sorted. We've also had a small chat about downloading everything and everything that pops up on the screen so she knows how she managed it. Cheers mate. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 9 August, 2009 Share Posted 9 August, 2009 If you ever get prompted to d/l anything that looks like virus removal, dont! Glad its sorted then mate, no probs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 If you ever get prompted to d/l anything that looks like virus removal, dont! Glad its sorted then mate, no probs! God knows what she's looking at online but she had another attempt to get her to down load something yesterday. What looked exactly like a windows defender page popped up with again what looked exactly like the "My computer" window showing the drives etc. It then looked as though it was running a scan and showed 756 (or something similarly outrageous) tojans on the c drive and propted her to down load a fix. It was only becuase she called me over and I spotted that it was all displayed within a IE page that stopped her from doing it all over again. W**kers :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 August, 2009 Share Posted 26 August, 2009 google revo removal tool and run that. How does it work? I've downloaded it, but Norton doesn't show up in the list. I uninstalled it through add/remove programs, but the f*cking Norton Protection Center pops up more time than any virus i've ever had in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shearer Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 I've just bought a new laptop and it has come with McAfee anti-virus Center free for a year. Now should I uninstall it and get AVG instead? Or keep with it until the subscription runs out and then switch over to AVG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 I've just bought a new laptop and it has come with McAfee anti-virus Center free for a year. Now should I uninstall it and get AVG instead? Or keep with it until the subscription runs out and then switch over to AVG? McAfee caused me no end of problems so I did switch to AVG which I have used for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 How does it work? I've downloaded it, but Norton doesn't show up in the list. I uninstalled it through add/remove programs, but the f*cking Norton Protection Center pops up more time than any virus i've ever had in my life. Norton is even worse than McAfee TBH. It always seem a massive task to uninstall it ( or try to!) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 I've just bought a new laptop and it has come with McAfee anti-virus Center free for a year. Now should I uninstall it and get AVG instead? Or keep with it until the subscription runs out and then switch over to AVG? Keep McAfee, then when it runs out get AVG. McAfee is decent, doesn't kill your CPU like Norton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shearer Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 I've read a little on McAfee and quite a few people have said it slows things down compared to other software. Shall stick with it for the time being. Think I will go with AVG when I get the desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 I've read a little on McAfee and quite a few people have said it slows things down compared to other software. Shall stick with it for the time being. Think I will go with AVG when I get the desktop. ALL A.V slows machines down a bit. McAfee is nowhere near as intrusive as Norton. I actually quite like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 Regardless of what is posted here do NOT use superantispyware it will give you addware and the odd virus and it best a con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 Regardless of what is posted here do NOT use superantispyware it will give you addware and the odd virus and it best a con Not true. I'm a computer engineer and install it all the time and have never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 Not true. I'm a computer engineer and install it all the time and have never had any problems. is true...am currently on a defence intel information systems course and took this programme apart earlier (with others) and it is a no-no im afraid been looking into hidden/covert virus systems and were talking about spyware/addware dig out if you are happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 never had any problems with it, and i am also a IT Engineer dont really use is much, prefer Malwarebytes A.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 9 October, 2009 Share Posted 9 October, 2009 (edited) never had any problems with it, and i am also a IT Engineer dont really use is much, prefer Malwarebytes A.M Agree. Work for a company with 20+ other computer engineers who also use this program. Never had any problems at all - do prefer Malware Bytes though as I find its a more resourceful program, however I usually run both and they both find different stuff. Edited 9 October, 2009 by thesaint sfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 9 October, 2009 Share Posted 9 October, 2009 is true...am currently on a defence intel information systems course and took this programme apart earlier (with others) and it is a no-no im afraid been looking into hidden/covert virus systems and were talking about spyware/addware dig out if you are happy with it http://www.pchell.com/reviews/superantispyware.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superantispyware http://www.online-tech-tips.com/software-reviews/superantispyware-free-antispyware-software/ http://www.howtogeek.com/reviews/superantispyware-free/ http://www.2-spyware.com/review-superantispyware.html http://www.tech-linkblog.com/superantispyware-my-review/ Sorry, either your course was incorrect, or you have confused Superantispyware with one of the nasty VistaAntiVirus2009 things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 12 October, 2009 Share Posted 12 October, 2009 I'm an IT engineer ad have been using SAS for years. No problem with it as far as I'm concerned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&White Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 AGV looks good, my subscription to Symantec (360) was £64:00 ! sod that. Being a bit of a computer numpty have always been wary of free virusware etc but downloaded AGV was a doddle. If any of you brainy buggers can suggest I do anything else ( not rude ! ) helpful it would be much appreciated. ATB John COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Just gone over to AVG as my Norton has expired. Computer seems to be a bit faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Best antivirus? A mac. Never had antivirus on any of my Apples and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 14 January, 2010 Share Posted 14 January, 2010 Malware Bytes Anti-Malware gets a lot of good reviews and is able to detect and deal with a number of threats the others miss http://www.malwarebytes.org/ Just used this programme after getting a zbot, Spybot removed it .AVG didnt find it, but for a check i thought i would try this, it found 40 other threats. Which it has removed. Cheers mynameishulk for the recomendation. Sevvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 15 January, 2010 Share Posted 15 January, 2010 Best antivirus? A mac. Never had antivirus on any of my Apples and never had a problem. Don't think I've ever found one on my LINUX laptops either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 17 May, 2010 Share Posted 17 May, 2010 Hi, I have this pop up called NTSHUTDOWN and it shuts my PC down after a 1 minute. I think it's a worm and I've tried worm blaster but it doesn't work. Is there anything I can use? I've also used Malwarebyes bytes and it doesn't work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 17 May, 2010 Share Posted 17 May, 2010 (edited) Rory, I refer you to the 'McAfee' thread..........£1million says you have McAfee A.V! s_s Edited 17 May, 2010 by saint_stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 18 May, 2010 Share Posted 18 May, 2010 Dear saint_stevo, Thank you for your swift reply. Unfortunately, I have Norton Corporate Edition, which isn't connected to McAfee I assume? I've tried some of the methods listed in the thread, notably the_saintfc's, but nothing's worked. Are there any other routes I can take in getting rid of this terrible strain on my PC? I knew about the method in stopping it shutting down the PC, but even that messes it up. Any help you could offer me would be immensely appreciated. Kind regards, Rory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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