I have a free sbc protection but wanted to try this now sbc wont let me in till i delete pcworlds
Hi GG,
I assume you went to add/remove and couldn't uninstall.
Reinstall the program then try the uninstall again. Often that will do it,.
Norm
Well, I'm supposed to uninstall it and I don't know how too. I also need a FREE virus protection program that I can download off the internet. PLEASE!!!!!!!
First try add/remove programs from the control panel
If this fails see the Symantec web site for step by step removal instructions. That site is here: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sha...
for the best security which i have used for a long time get the folowing products, they are all free and very low on system resources:
FOR ANTIVIRUS:
get avira anti-vir personal edition it is the best free antivirus and has the best detection rates out of the 3 free av's with AVG at 82% avast at 88% and avira personal editon at 94%
http://www.free-av.com/
Avira offers: 1.Extensive Malware Recognition of viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, worms, etc. 2.Automatic incremental updates of antivirus signatures, engine and entire software 3.Permanent virus protection, with Virus Guard real time monitoring 4.Install and configuration in just a couple of steps, setup to protect your PC in minutes 5.Virus protection against known and unknown threats, using an advanced heuristic system 6.Scheduler where you can set the scanner to make automatic virus scans or updates on your system 7.Forum and phone support
how can I download it for free?
I prefer sth that is updated automatically!
thanks in advance!
If you want a free anti-virus I recommend in order of popularity, but please choose the right one for you (install only one):
1. AVG Free
a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)
b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses
Cons: low virus detection
2. Avast!
a. Real-time protection
b. It has an option to delete a virus once found
c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.
Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface
3. Avira AntiVir
a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG
b. It's cute umbrella icon
c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses
Cons: A very sluggish update
Whatever you decide do not ever get Norton, it will slow down and ruin your computer. The best anti-virus you can get is Kaspersky or NOD32 (recent tests at av-comparatives.org).
All these anti-virus programs work with Vista.
Recommend: AVG
Norton 360
1.Mcafee
2.avast
3.symantec
4.AVG free 4.5
5.pc tools
You haven't listed Kaspersky or NOD32, which are better than all of those...
If I HAD to chose between them, I would probably pick Avast to be honest. McAfee and Symantec use too much resources and are very hard to completely uninstall. AVG has poor detection rates, and I have personally never used PC Tools so I can't comment on that.
If I had to chose a free AV right now, it would be Avira AntiVir PE Classic. If I had to chose a pay-for AV, it would be Kaspersky or NOD32.
AVG free 4.5
I have the full AVG version and iv'e tried the free one too there both great. mcafee will slow down ur computer. dont get symantec it will slow ur pc down too and its impossible to fully uninstall. avast is ok and ive never heard of or used pc tools.
The Lord.
AVG 7.5 free version
I've been using avast or a long time.check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8e...
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.
For a complete comparison go here:
http://anti-virus-software-review.topten...
1-BitDefender
2-Kaspersky
3-NOD32
4-PC-Cillin
5-F-secure
6-Mcafee
7-Norton
8-AVG
9-CA eTrust
I have to say AVG
if you need a free one i recommend avg. but if you wish to purchase one i use symantic the symantic firewall works better than the built in windows one.
Well I will prefer nod32 and kaspersky fro my pc
But they are not der in ur list ?:o
u can use mcafee also
www.tricksandtipsforu.blogspot.com
NOD32
I use Sophos. Businesses use it. It just does everything automatically and you don't have to renew it.
i understand its a behavorial blocker, but is it an antivirus? Or do i need to install an antivirus?
Yes you still need an antivirus, you can use Threatfire alongside it as it works in a completely different way, as it alerts you to any virus or spyware (Threatfire free does not remove the viruses or spyware)!
avg, norton, kaspersky, panda and others......
can we download avg 8.0 free
NOD32, but its expensive.
Trend Micro(TM) Internet Security(TM) 2008 Achieves Top Scores in Anti-Malware Testing
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"Trend Micro also achieved the highest possible rating of "Very Good," exceeding F-Secure, Kaspersky, McAfee, Microsoft, Panda, Sophos and Symantec, in its signature-based, on-demand detection capabilities. According to AV-Test.org, products were tested against more than 1 million samples of Trojan horses, backdoors, bots, worms and viruses found spreading or which were distributed in the last six months."
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NOD32, the best out there. u can buy it or download it off bittorent
The top rated Antivirus/Spyware suite by those who test antivirus programs (av-comparitives, virus.gr, etc) is Kaspersky
I just scanned my Flash drive with AVG (updated; free edition) and it found "No Threats Detected" But when I used Avast! to scan my Flash drive, it found the "(virus-name).scr" and when I clicked the "Delete", my MS Word files has gone, except for Excel and Powerpoint. What do you think is the best between AVG and Avast? Thanks!
AVG has poor detection rates. The free version does not come with the ewido engine that is part of the pro version. it doesn't shape up well against other free products, and should be avoided if you want to the best protection for your machine. Antivir is the best free one I know of. Don't take my word for any of this though, what Im telling you is not based on personal opinion. check out the comparisons here
http://winnow.oitc.com/AntiVirusPerforma...
based on:
http://winnow.oitc.com/malewarestats.php
See also:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
http://www.checkvir.com/
Antivir available here
http://www.free-av.com/
Avg.(free).
I used to use AVG. Now I use avast! for antivirus. I installed avast because I heard the some people prefer AVG or avast!. Somebody said that avast is better because it has better features that AVG. However, you must register for avast!. I think both is very good, but avast is better because the features.
Avast...
I have used both, they are both very good. As long as you have the signature file up to date. I find that avast is the best one for me, but when it is all boiled down it is a matter of preference. As long as you have your updates in order they are both as good as one another.
hope this helps
Kowhai
AVG free is the best antiviurs scanner.If you want to remove the viurs,suggest use the Anti-Virus Professional Edition.
AVAST is the best ant viurs for home user.
the free anti viurs programs is not anti viurs automatic,so maybe some viurs can't find it.
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