| Feb 27 @ 6:34 AM |
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Sweetheart83446
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So, I deleted my anti-virus...on accident. And now, i have none. I went to google and found a site to help me scan my computer. well, I downloaded it and it said it was free. It scanned my computer...found a crap load of trojans and now I can't get rid of them...
HELP? I have vista by the way and does anyone know of any free anti-virus software?
This is what the scan said:
Trojan.Popuper ......... 47 infections...........risk level high
Trojan__ PSGuard_Desktop_hijacker...........16 infections...risk level high
The A-holes tricked me...they found them but won't get rid of them unless I pay.
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| Feb 27 @ 8:17 AM |
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graywolf
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SH, Go to the link below, they have a free download which will actually delete the files they find and it works great. I used it for a while and liked it so much I upgraded to their full package for complete PC protection.
AVG
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| Feb 27 @ 11:25 AM |
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oppositeview
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I agree. I'm using AVG now, too.
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| Feb 27 @ 12:23 PM |
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nah12
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you might try either of these for an online scan
Trend HouseCall
Panda ActiveScan
AVG Anti-Spyware
and yes AVG does work with Vista
[Edited on 2/27/2008 12:29 PM]
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| Feb 27 @ 1:57 PM |
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nah12
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here is a search for it..there seems to be many options to choose from.....
Google search for Trojan PS Guard Removal
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| Feb 27 @ 6:28 PM |
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BandTMom
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I cast a vote for AVG too.
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| Feb 27 @ 7:19 PM |
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Sweetheart83446
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I did the AVG this morning.
When it got through scanning everything...it found nothing. The other program lied and made me think my computer was crawling with virtual bugs so i would buy it. 
Thank you everyone...I appreciate it. 
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| Feb 27 @ 7:42 PM |
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nah12
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the thing you must remember is that even though AVG is good it is limited in what it checks for when it comes to spyware and trojans.....an anti-virus alone is not going to catch everything no mater which one you use.....you need it along with a spyware and a trojan scanner ........
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| Feb 27 @ 8:18 PM |
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Sweetheart83446
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Ohhhhh 
Do you think Panda has those things?
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| Feb 27 @ 8:19 PM |
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blueyes101
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Sweetheart, try Ccleaner as well. ( stands for crap cleaner ). I will clean your puter. Temp files ect. It also has a feature to " fix issues " If any damage has been done, or to simply repair files. This is completely free, and very helpful.. 
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| Feb 27 @ 8:29 PM |
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oppositeview
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Do you think Panda has those things?
I swear to all that is holy... I thought you said "Do you think Prada has those things?"
But you didn't, so my pithy remark is all for naught.
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| Mar 3 @ 9:09 AM |
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Gman762
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To compare the effectiveness of the main antivirus prigrams, watch the constant updates at AV COMPARATIVES. They are not affiliated with any companies, so they remain neutral in their findings.
The most effecftine anti-virus programs currently as of the latest tests are Kaspersky and Nod32. For online scans, I suggest Kaspersky: HERE
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| Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM |
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waterfire
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Hmm, my advice is not to get a virus or what ever...I have not gotten anything since 1980.. then again I do not surf porn (have way too good a mind to need it) 
Practice safe internet 
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| Mar 4 @ 5:49 PM |
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chatillion
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waterfire said:
then again I do not surf porn
Let's not assume virus' are only on porn sites.
For the record... my niece got a computer virus from an interactive barbie-like website and my nephew got one downloading an aquarium screensaver program.
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| Mar 4 @ 8:04 PM |
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Gman762
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The last time that I had an issue was shortly after 9/11 and it was known that UBL was operating out of Afghanistan under the protection of the govt. I went to the official gov't website and some dipstick set up the site to execute a script with a backdoor trojan (my protection alerted me to the nastygram). The next day that site (and server) had a massive denial of service attack and it was never up again. Guess they pissed off the wrong people 
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| Mar 6 @ 4:16 PM |
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misschoos
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Zone Alarm is free too.
With that you shouldn't need anything else.
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| Mar 6 @ 5:57 PM |
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sealacamp
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Good to see you back mischoos. Zone alarm is good, very good. In fact it can be too good because sometimes it blocks a program that you don't want to be blocked. And even if you configure it correctly it will still block without acknowledgment. I have had this happen a few times with ZA.
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| Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM |
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Sweetheart83446
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I do not surf porn Yep, that was my problem...
Chat... 
Ty again everyone...I got it all taken care of.
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| Mar 14 @ 12:58 AM |
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JesterDrawers
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I could be wrong here.....but I thought that
Trojans were supposed to PREVENT viruses.........   
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| Mar 16 @ 12:08 AM |
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chatillion
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Zone Alarm is free too.
With that you shouldn't need anything else.
The free version of ZoneAlarm is ONLY a firewall.
ZoneAlarm Pro and ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite are paid versions that include Antivirus and Anti-Spyware protection. Check their website for actual product descriptions.
Don't be fooled thinking a firewall by itself is sufficient protection.
http://www.zonealarm.com
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