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Dub13

28-11-2007, 10:32 AM

Anti Virus
PC Tools Anti-Virus Free Edition 3.6
http://www.download.com/PC-Tools-Ant...-10742903.html (http://www.download.com/PC-Tools-AntiVirus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10742903.html)

Threatfire Antivirus Free Edition 6
http://www.download.com/ThreatFire-A...-10747480.html (http://www.download.com/ThreatFire-AntiVirus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10747480.html)

MWAV 9.4.7
http://www.download.com/Free-Antivir...ml?tag=lst-0-8 (http://www.download.com/Free-Antivirus-and-AntiSpyware-MWAV/3000-2239_4-10757469.html?tag=lst-0-8)

EAV Anti-Virus Free Edition 5.40
http://www.download.com/EAV-Antiviru...ml?tag=lst-0-2 (http://www.download.com/EAV-Antivirus-Suite-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10766344.html?tag=lst-0-2)

AVG Anti-virus
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...ml?tag=lst-0-3 (http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10761481.html?tag=lst-0-3)

PC Live
http://www.download.com/PCLive/3000-...ml?tag=lst-0-9 (http://www.download.com/PCLive/3000-2239_4-10755791.html?tag=lst-0-9)

Avast Anti-Virus
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-E...3.html?tag=txt (http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=txt)

PC Live
http://www.download.com/PCLive/3000-...ml?tag=lst-0-3 (http://www.download.com/PCLive/3000-2239_4-10755791.html?tag=lst-0-3)

Virtual Sandbox
Safespace
http://www.download.com/SafeSpace/30...ml?tag=lst-0-8 (http://www.download.com/SafeSpace/3000-2239_4-10760450.html?tag=lst-0-8)"SafeSpace isolates internet facing applications in a virtual sandbox, which protects your system files and settings from unwanted changes, and blocks unauthorized access to your private files and data. When you next log off, or purge SafeSpace all virtualized changes are wiped, leaving your computer clean and malware free. Downloaded files are tracked by SafeSpace to ensure that they always open in the virtual sandbox"

Encryption Software
Crypturn
http://www.download.com/Crypturn/300...ml?tag=lst-0-6 (http://www.download.com/Crypturn/3000-2092_4-10760976.html?tag=lst-0-6)

Kruptos 2
http://www.download.com/Kruptos-2/30...ml?tag=lst-0-7 (http://www.download.com/Kruptos-2/3000-2092_4-10768518.html?tag=lst-0-7)

Shredder
http://www.download.com/Shredder/300...ml?tag=lst-0-6 (http://www.download.com/Shredder/3000-2092_4-10768837.html?tag=lst-0-6)

Firewall Software
PC tools Firewall Plus
http://www.download.com/PC-Tools-Fir...-10750039.html (http://www.download.com/PC-Tools-Firewall-Plus-Free-Edition/3000-10435_4-10750039.html)

Online Armour
http://www.download.com/Online-Armor...ml?tag=lst-0-4 (http://www.download.com/Online-Armor/3000-10435_4-10765143.html?tag=lst-0-4)

Monitoring Software
Inspice Trace Basic 4
http://www.download.com/Inspice-Trac...ml?tag=lst-0-9 (http://www.download.com/Inspice-Trace-Basic/3000-2162_4-10691246.html?tag=lst-0-9)

Pop Up Blocker Software

sQusi Tracking Plus 2
http://www.download.com/sQusi-Tracki...ml?tag=lst-0-1 (http://www.download.com/sQusi-Tracking-Plus/3000-7786_4-10763751.html?tag=lst-0-1)

Cyberdefender
http://www.download.com/CyberDefende...ml?tag=lst-0-5 (http://www.download.com/CyberDefender-SafeSEARCH-Toolbar/3000-7786_4-10695206.html?tag=lst-0-5)

Hitwarer Pop Up Killer Lite
http://www.download.com/Hitware-Popu...ml?tag=lst-0-7 (http://www.download.com/Hitware-Popup-Killer-Lite/3000-7786_4-10647036.html?tag=lst-0-7)

Privacy Software
Macafee Site Adviser
http://www.download.com/McAfee-SiteA...-10663376.html (http://www.download.com/McAfee-SiteAdvisor-for-Internet-Explorer/3000-2144_4-10663376.html)

Zone Alarm Forcefield Beta
http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-Fo...-10744874.html (http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-ForceField/3000-2144_4-10744874.html)

CCleaner
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/300...4.html?tag=txt (http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html?tag=txt)

Spyware Removers
Trend Micro Hijackthis
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...3.html?tag=txt (http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html?tag=txt)

Spyware Blaster
http://www.download.com/SpywareBlast...7.html?tag=txt (http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html?tag=txt)

Windows Defender
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Wi...7.html?tag=txt (http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-8022_4-10353597.html?tag=txt)

Spycatcher Express
http://www.download.com/SpyCatcher-E...4.html?tag=txt (http://www.download.com/SpyCatcher-Express-2006/3000-8022_4-10436704.html?tag=txt)

Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Searc...html?tag=lst-1 (http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10743107.html?tag=lst-1)

Adaware 2007
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-200...html?tag=lst-1 (http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10766151.html?tag=lst-1)

Dub13

28-11-2007, 10:36 AM

Feel free to add anything you think may be useful.

callyno3

28-11-2007, 11:00 AM

Nice one Dub13.
From avg : how to clean an infected PC. Haven't tried this so can't vouch for it.
http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?4,27725,backpage=,sv=

sean

28-11-2007, 04:11 PM

Feel free to add anything you think may be useful.

That's an extensive list mate, people will struggle to add to that!

Fair play.

arklowred

30-11-2007, 10:25 AM

cud u not add anymore dub13!!!!!!!

fair play to you.

reder

30-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Nice one Dub13.
From avg : how to clean an infected PC. Haven't tried this so can't vouch for it.
http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?4,27725,backpage=,sv=

Anything AVG based is sound. Have always used AVG and kept it up to date. I have never had any issues. (fingers crossed for tempting faith)

redeagle

03-01-2008, 08:52 PM

yea nice one dub13.

great list.

Use zonealarm firewall and avg for virus protection

use firefox aswell which is dead handy against pop ups and ads.

AthloneScouser

03-06-2008, 11:02 PM

Anything AVG based is sound. Have always used AVG and kept it up to date. I have never had any issues. (fingers crossed for tempting faith)

How do you use AVG. I download it, but cant seem to find any settings for it.
How does it work and whats its main purpose

bazza76

14-08-2008, 12:52 PM

I added links yesterday? or so I thought.
AVG is not worth the effort IMO. Eset Smart Security is the one to get.
I added links for that yesterday, but they have been removed.

RedWally

14-08-2008, 10:33 PM

I added links yesterday? or so I thought

Correct "legal" link to the software you recommended ->

http://www.eset.com/smartsecurity/

chopper84

14-08-2008, 10:39 PM

everyone just stop using windows i moved over to mac osx and dont need any of those programs,its dead handy.

chopper84

14-08-2008, 10:47 PM

sorry about last message lads,should of known

bazza76

15-08-2008, 10:42 AM

Correct "legal" link to the software you recommended ->

http://www.eset.com/smartsecurity/

will bear that in mind in the future.

The Kopfather

29-03-2009, 07:16 PM

I downloaded the avg antivirus but it's telling me that my laptop might not be protected because some components are outdated

any ideas lads:confused:

desmondoo

06-05-2009, 01:18 PM

Feel free to add anything you think may be useful.

I was just about to post something up to ask is there anything i can use to help with getting computer to go faster,i have more than enough now thanks D13 nice one more than enough:eek:

justydawson

14-05-2009, 07:46 AM

Good website from an LA station called KFI

www.leo.am

Leo Laporte ... well up in his knowledge for gadgets and gizmos

Fowler-9-

31-08-2009, 02:45 PM

AthloneScouser

31-08-2009, 02:52 PM

Just bought a new Fujitsu Laptop bought it mainly for price as Cash is low. I'm a complete computer retard, could anyone please educate me on what I would need to keep my laptop working (to full speed, with no pop ups and viruses etc)

Thanks

All i use is AVG and Advast. Run a scheduled scan every week. Laptop in perfect working order and it has been through all types of websites. Between these software, it will block access to some sites that may potentially have a virus, and will stop corrupt limewire downloads. If you want to see what is comming into your computer you can use zonealarm but i dont think their is a need.
I would also recomend using google chrome or mozilla firefox instead of microsofts internet explorer (even though im using microsoft now :o)

Kop On

31-08-2009, 04:13 PM

All i use is AVG and Advast. Run a scheduled scan every week. Laptop in perfect working order and it has been through all types of websites. Between these software, it will block access to some sites that may potentially have a virus, and will stop corrupt limewire downloads. If you want to see what is comming into your computer you can use zonealarm but i dont think their is a need.
I would also recomend using google chrome or mozilla firefox instead of microsofts internet explorer (even though im using microsoft now :o)

Do you have to pay for AVG and Advast mate?

I have anti-virus software on my PC and use Internet Explorer, but it can be very slow sometimes so I have a feeling there are corrupt files making their way onto it!

elvis

31-08-2009, 04:18 PM

AthloneScouser

31-08-2009, 04:33 PM

Do you have to pay for AVG and Advast mate?

I have anti-virus software on my PC and use Internet Explorer, but it can be very slow sometimes so I have a feeling there are corrupt files making their way onto it!

Cheepskate:D:D
No there free. And update virus database themselves.

Google chrome and mozilla are free aswell.

I would also recommend to defragment harddrive ocasionally and to run Disk clean up. These can be found in the System tools under accesories.

JFT96YNWA

01-09-2009, 10:28 AM

Found this freebe on the net , was recommended to me by our I.T. person in work - useful little number :)

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Download the free version :D

Connerzy23

10-09-2009, 02:41 PM

thanks mate

vodkacolly

02-10-2009, 12:14 AM

Just a word of warning.
I recently clicked on a link which was supposed to lead me to pics of Liverpool tattoos ( I think it was on a "Yahoo Answers" page) but instead Internet Explorer immediately closed down and then my laptop shutdown + restarted all by itself. I noticed a few small changes when it restarted so thinking I had a virus I ran a full scan with AVG. It found nothing but I was sure there was something wrong. I was advised to use BitDefender so I installed that, ran a scan and it found a keylogging virus:eek: I'd used AVG for years thinking I was safe but if I hadnt changed to BitDefender somebody would still be logging my passwords/credit card details.
I didnt download it legally so I cant post a link to it.

REDHEART

02-10-2009, 07:51 AM

vodkacolly

02-10-2009, 10:52 AM

yeah could you post that link please.

Dont think we can post links to illegal downloads so I pm'd you.

elvis

02-10-2009, 10:59 AM

Dont think we can post links to illegal downloads so I pm'd you.

Any chance you could pm me the link to BitDefender please?

Juan

02-10-2009, 11:07 AM

I had similar problem yesterday..have a look at the thread,
"Impossible to remove this program" lally and cally, put up links which solved the problem for me.

joe77

04-08-2010, 08:54 AM

are the downloads for free software help, just trial versions? downloaded the avg one as recommended but all it did was tell me how many errors i had and advised me to "buy now" Thought it was free

travis

02-03-2011, 10:28 PM

If your Virus protector was about to expire soon would you

A. Renew your subscription for about €50

B. Download a free one that works like a free one

C. Download Norton from a friend of a friend

elvis

02-03-2011, 10:30 PM

If your Virus protector was about to expire soon would you

A. Renew your subscription for about €50

B. Download a free one that works like a free one

C. Download Norton from a friend of a friend

Neither, I'd download Eset NOD32 from a friend of a friend

travis

02-03-2011, 10:32 PM

Neither, I'd download Eset NOD32 from a friend of a friend

never heard of that one, is it good ?

elvis

02-03-2011, 10:40 PM

never heard of that one, is it good ?

Its the best one ever made, the people who develop Norton, McAffee and even Microsoft use this to protect their software labs. I use it, and I can click on any pop up, and safely have no worries of getting a virus or an attack. You will need to get it and then get whats called "box forever" it basically keeps your trial of it running forever, so it never ends, that way you can download the software trial from the officail site, you get full benefits for 31 days for free including updates etc, so which box forever this gives you unlimited use.

travis

02-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Its the best one ever made, the people who develop Norton, McAffee and even Microsoft use this to protect their software labs. I use it, and I can click on any pop up, and safely have no worries of getting a virus or an attack. You will need to get it and then get whats called "box forever" it basically keeps your trial of it running forever, so it never ends, that way you can download the software trial from the officail site, you get full benefits for 31 days for free including updates etc, so which box forever this gives you unlimited use.

thanks mate, I might pm you again to get some more info getting this ,

elvis

02-03-2011, 11:24 PM

thanks mate, I might pm you again to get some more info getting this ,

Yeah no worries mate, let me know if you need any help or any more info.

Kop On

02-03-2011, 11:40 PM

Yeah no worries mate, let me know if you need any help or any more info.

Are you allowed post the info in this thread Elvis?

Skintown Red

18-12-2011, 07:06 AM

My windows security centre is saying antivirus software can't be found on this computer, yet I have Norton Antivirus. In the next section under 'spyware and other malware protection' it says norton antivirus is turned on. Any ideas as to why it's not picking up Norton in relation to the anitvirus protection?

Kielo

18-12-2011, 10:45 AM

Maybe because Norton is shite :P

Get something better, AVG... ESET... McAffee, basically anything but norton

elvis

13-01-2012, 11:08 AM

This is not anti-virus. But is very useful set of links that can help people who don't quite grasp the internet, Or people who are mentally, visually or phisically impaired use the internet to help them. It might be useful for some peoples relatives or friends.

www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/100_web_tools_for_learning_with_disability/