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avast! Antivirus 5.0.462 Free now officially released - neowin.net

avast! antivirus software provides complete virus protection for your computer. Antivirus engine is complemented by anti-spyware, firewall and antispam modules to protect you against phishing schemes, identity theft and internet-distributed web ...

Top 10 Free Windows 7 Anti-Virus Software - The Gaea Times

Windows operating system has been the favorite target of many viruses. Though Windows 7 security system is pretty strong to defend against even some major threats, it is always safe to have a good antivirus software installed. And while you have ...

Avast Home Edition - Free Antivirus - in.com

Avast Home Edition - Free Antivirus is a complete ICSA & Checkmark certified antivirus, Checkmark certified anti-spyware & anti-rootkit package. Avast includes the following components: On demand scanner with skinnable simple interface, just select ...

The Facebook Fan Check Virus and What You Should Know - Associated Content

Facebook viruses spread through links that are sent throughout the Facebook network. At first, the virus notifies the victim with a warning that they would have to update their flash player. Once they do this, the virus begins to spread. What happens ...

Microsoft Security Essentials; An Idiot Proof Anti-virus Program for ... - Associated Content

There are a lot of free antivirus programs out there. In fact you may have free McAfee protection as Symantec often bundles their software for free as either part of the Internet service or the purchase of a new PC. However McAfee and Norton are ...

Scan a Windows drive for viruses using Linux - Ghacks Technology News

I attempted to run AVG, Avast, Malwarebytes – but all for naught. The machine was so slow it seemed as if installing a simple anti-virus tool was going to take me an entire 40 hour work week. So I opted for a different approach. Instead of allowing ...

My Mom's PC has been turned into a botnet drone - neowin.net

XP Home edition SP3 fully patched and Avast Antivirus running along with Super Anti-spyware. The age of the install was well over 4 years old and the system had been screeching to a halt quite often. We ran some initial virus scans on the system and ...

COLUMNIST: Got a slow computer? - SCNow

com ) as well as AVG (free.avg.com.) Both of these vendors offer anti-virus and spyware ... By keeping your anti-virus software up-to-date and moderating your browsing and download habits, you can keep your machine in shipshape. Do not run any files ...

Free security and backup utilities - Examiner

If you knew there were four free downloads that would protect your computer, wouldn't you want to use them? For starters, there are four free protection downloads and services as well as four free great antivirus apps. Adam Pash and Rick Broida of PC ...

Open Question: does anyone have the "Virgin Media"........?

anti virus and how good is it. I'm using "avast" and not sure if I should switch more

Open Question: how do i remove antivirus xp 2010?

Ive tried all sorts from malwarebytes anti malweare to avast. This POXY DAMN virus is anoying me so much. Now its messing with my desktop icons making me use right click 'start' to do anything, as well as making the error 'windows could not access the specified device, path or file. You may not have appropriate permission to access the file' Any hints to stop me braking my computer in rage and remove this virus? Dont quote websites please, ive seen most of them, more

Open Question: how to open a link in an email for avast anti-virus license file?

Please help, I have purchased avast anti-virus but the license file attachment they sent in an email will not open, windows is informing me that it is an unknown file type and wont allow me to open the link? does anyone have any idea how i can access the license file number to complete the download of my anti-virus??? more

Open Question: what free to download software that automatically scan usb flash drive when inserted?

my friends and companions didn't care to scan their usb flash drive first before they open it so my pc is open to virus(although I have enable onanti virusrotection control in my avast anti virus). I need a software that will install to pc and scans automatically flash drives. more

Open Question: Why does my caps lock light keep blinking?

I have an HP Pavilion a6334f desktop PC, with Windows Vista 64-bit. Every once in a while, the caps lock, num lock, and/or scroll lock will randomly blink for some reason. It happens at seemingly random times, so I don't think its any particular software or action that causes it. I use Avast anti virus, and Im always careful about going to any suspicious sites, so I don't think its a virus... I'm not having any other problems either, so I think its unlikely its some kind of malware... I just want to be sure that this isn't a sign of some kind of problem. Anyone know why it does this? more

Open Question: how can i convince my dad that the free version of avast doesn't install a virus onto my laptop?

he thinks that every anti-virus/maleware/spyware will install something harmful if it is a free version to make people buy the more expensive version more

Resolved Question: Which is a better free anti-virus, avast or avira for downloading music on frostwire or some other free music?

if i get avast, how do i turn down/off the alarm sound because it suprises me? more

Resolved Question: Still having virus problem even after a format?

Ok so I formatted my PC. I deleted all partitions and made a new one. Then after that I scanned my computer using NOD32, avast, avira. But those AVs didn't detect any virus But when I connect to the Internet, I always get infected by a virus. I don't even know why im still getting infected by it when I have an anti virus program installed. And I checked the processes and it has 45 processes WTF? Also the virus disabled my anti virus lol, and it keeps restarting my PC when I try to install an anti virus more

Open Question: Rate my security on my computer?

For my anti-virus I have Avast free anti virus, COMODO firewall, Spyware blaster, Spyware guard, and Malwarebytes Anti-malware finally I have sandboxed for my firefox. What do you think? :)Edit: Also I am protected from active X attacks and I update my java, adobe, and flash regularly. more

Open Question: Help with pc security?

I have a desktop computer connected via wired network and i have two laptops connected to the same network via wireless would running Avast Anti-virus and Comodo Firewall and CCleaner be enough to keep my system safe and running well without causing it to slow down??? Or should I get different software or add any software thanksjust so you know my computer and both laptops are running windows 7 so they have windows defender built in alsojust so you know the pc and both laptops are running windows 7 so they have windows defender built in and activated more

Open Question: Is it worth having multiple anti virus software on single laptop?

Hi, I have recently purchased a laptop and I got Norton antivirus for a trial period of 60 days. Once Norton expires I am thinking of having following FREE antivirus software on my machine: avast anti virus Ad-Aware Spybot Comodo Internet Security (Firewall). Is it worth having all these installed on single laptop. Is it going to slow down my machine. I've 4GB RAM, 320GB Hard disk, 512 MB NVIDIA graphics card with windows 7 OS on my laptop. Any suggestions on protecting laptop from virus are welcome. more

Open Question: Double Anti-Spy Problems?

Recently, I was attacked by the Vista Internet Security 2010 virus. To get rid of it, I did a System Restore to an earlier date before the virus attack. It's gone now, but now my own anti-virus program is acting funny. I have Avanquest's Double Anti-Spy and while active defense is enabled, I can't run anything, because it says whatever I'm trying to open is a known bad file, and proceeds to quarantine my action or something... in order to open any file, I have to disable Double Anti-Spy's active defense. I know it's not very good to have two anti-virus software running at once, but I decided to download MalwareByte's Anti-Malware and run a scan, and it came up clean. Then I uninstalled it and downloaded Avast! to check again and still nothing. Lastly, I let Double Anti-spy run its own scan, and nothing. For now, I'm keeping Avast! to defend my computer since I can't use Double Anti-Spy right now. Has this happened to anyone before and does anyone know what to do about it? more

Open Question: I have a anti-virus system called avast! on my pc.I go to some sites and it tells me that a virus has been?

detected.What should i do to get rid of the virus? It seems like a very good anti-virus system but how do i keep my computer clean of malware and viruses now that i have this protection? Thanks!!! more

Open Question: When I try to register Avast 5 Anti-virus, I don't receive an e-mail?

I just installed "avast! Free Antivirus 5.0" and whenever I open the user interface, I get a registration form that opens and asks for my name, location, email etc. I fill out all this info, correctly with all required dialogs filled, and when I check my email, I don't receive any message. It tells me that my subscription will expire in 30 days. What do I do?Nothing in my junk email. I receive no notification whatsoever. more

Resolved Question: Virus taking over my pc!!!!!!!? I have what I think are multiple win32 viruses. I for awhile couldn't get into?

Virus taking over my pc!!!!!!!? I have what I think are multiple win32 viruses. I for awhile couldn't get into any of my files without a pop up saying "(insert file name) is not a valid win32 application". I ran my avast free anti virus and it said it deleted all of them but its still doing it. I found a way around it to get on the internet. It also won't let me go into my disk cleaner and i can't download files. Some of the ones it said I had were win32: malware and win32:Trojan. more

Resolved Question: What anti virus software do you use on your computer?

I have Avast on mine. more

Resolved Question: Is it bad to run multiple anti-virus programs at once?

Open Question: Virus taking over my pc!!!!!!!?

I have what I think are multiple win32 viruses. I for awhile couldn't get into any of my files without a pop up saying "(insert file name) is not a valid win32 application". I ran my avast free anti virus and it said it deleted all of them but its still doing it. I found a way around it to get on the internet. It also won't let me go into my disk cleaner and i can't download files. Some of the ones it said I had were win32: malware and win32:Trojan.Can't download anything! more

Open Question: is it bad to run multiple anti-virus programs at once?

i've heard different opinions on this topic, even from professionals. i run two (Avast and Malwarebytes) and never had a problem between the two. and i was wondering if it is okay to have them both installed. i'd like facts not opinions.$hock: Microsoft Security Essentials is CRAP. i've used it before, it missed 2 trojans and a keylogger than i had on my PC. if you are using it, i suggest you get a different anti-virus and scan your computer IMMEDIATELY. more

Open Question: My computer crashed for 3 days. Now, i have lost Admin rights and my Product key does not work.?

Everyday there is a new problem; 1st my internet connection was being interrupted, now i cannot use firefox 3.6, or internet explorer. However, I can use google chrome, this being the first time. I have Kaspersky anti-virus, Malwarebytes, spybot, Avast, Glary utilities, Can someone please, please help me? more

Open Question: windows vista start up problems and no disc?

OK hare's the problem i installed avast anti-virus free Addison and ran it after bout 2 hrs scanning my 300 gig hard-drive it found 5 infections wen i reviewed them thy wear corrupted files in my Windows mane directory i wasn't sure what it all meant so i gust let it Take action after it finished i restarted my computer and it did a normal start up until it came to the password screen it basically didn't come up i restarted it several times and my mom finely suggested the Windows tab key ant the password screen came up fine i was able to use it fine i shut it down that night the next morning i turned it on and had the same problem then after a few days that stopped working i figured out to holed the windows tab key from start up and the password screen will come up but now that has stooped working ass well and i don't know what to do i don't have any of the Windows disks it's a laptop bout 4 years old HP Pavilion DV6000 Windows Vista 32 bit 2g ram 300 gig hard drive with 209 gigs used navidia-Gfores-6100 graphics card that's all i can think of so if you got any ideas1. I CAN'T LOG IN AT ALL i cant do a system restore or any of that 2. i can't afored new discs or i wouldn't of needed this more

Resolved Question: Is it safe to plug a laptop with home edition anti virus to an office network?

I just bought new laptop. I'm planning to use Avast home edition anti virus for it. I will use the laptop for working in my office. I will plug the office LAN cable to my laptop. My office network use enterprise edition McAfee anti virus. Is this safe? more

Resolved Question: i downloaded AVAST anti- virus free and registered it, but i did not get confirmation mail. but Avast works.?

Open Question: how do I remove security tool?

My laptop has Avast for an anti virus and suddenly last night it seems that it got some kind of virus cause Secury Tool keeps poppin up and it wont let me do anything. Does anyone know whats wrong or how can it be removed? more

Open Question: If i restart my laptop how do I save some of my programs?

My laptop is like really slow and all that stuff. I just want to start over everything, and I know how to do that and I have the cd and everything to start over. But I really want to save my anti virus program that my uncle downloaded (avast) I don't want to delete it because I would have to wait until like summer to bring it to him. Also I want to save some of my microsoft programs and some other stuff. How do I do that? more

Open Question: I need help killing a virus on my computer.?

I've run around 5 Avast virus scans of my C drive and it found a bunch of viruses. It said i have a wormhole virus and a trojan horse virus. I've tried doing a system restore and running other anti-virus scans but nothing seems to get rid of the viruses. My brother suggested wiping the whole thing clean but i dont really want to do that unless its a must. I'm not sure how i got them but the worst one happens every time i open firefox or any internet browser. Every web page i go to it pops up with an ad no matter what site. It slows down my browser so much that i cant use it. How can i get rid of these and what might have caused them?Is there anything else that will fix it? Other than wiping it... I'm not sure how to do it...I cant use the internet at all on the computer... Im using my friends right now. Im not sure why but the virus downloaded a fake antivirus program that was a scam and i cant delete it off my computer. I was thinking about bringing it to someone who might know how to fix it. Money isnt really a problem depending on how much it is. I would pay anywhere around $1-$100 to repair it. more

Open Question: I cannot use Firefox or Windows Messenger on my Windows 7 but IE works fine. Any suggestions?

I recently tried to use a free Anti-Virus called Avast! and after installing Mozilla Firefox web browser along with Window Live Messenger stopped working. Both program open, but Firefox gets an error message that says "Unable to connect" as if there was no connection, and on Windows Live Messenger I get a 'Troubleshoot" pop-up. When I run the troubleshoot it says everything is running perfectly, but still when I try to sign in again, I just get the 'Troubleshoot' pop-up. I have perfect Internet connection and my Internet Explorer works perfectly. I have turned off Firewall, allowed the programs through my Anti-Virus, and even did a system restore 3 seperate times. I am in desperate need of help, because I don't know what else to do. Please help me. I would greatly appreciate it. more

Resolved Question: Which Anti-virus Program Should I Use?

Ok Here Are My Only 3 Options Im going To concider: Microsoft Secuirty Essentials Avast! Free /Newest Version COMODO Firewall/Anti-Virus Free Edition Which one Is Better/Worse? Any other Recomendations BESIDES AVG. I Think its completely Over-Rated.ALSO!! Does Avast! 5.0 Offer Real Time Sheild Protection? more

Voting Question: Why is my computer messed up?

The other day i got stupid antivirus 2010 pop ups and all that. I have SuperantiSpyware and so i did a full system scan. It scanned got some stuff then rebooted like its supposed to. When the computer came back on though, things were messed up! when i click on firefox to open it, it the "open with" screen comes up and says open this with... which is obviously messed up then if i try to open firefox with firefox, this comes up a weird error code comes up, and i don't know what itmeans, but it says some program isnt found, so i click ok, then firefox opens on a blank page and asks if i want to save the file, if i hit no i can just use the internet, but it shouldn't do that! Then i cant open other things like itunes or even paint unless i go into my documents and right click a song to play in itunes then it opens, or right click a picture to open in paint. Otherwise it says application not found and now i cant even open my anti virus/spyware programs because it asks which program to open it in. Did something get deleted when i scanned my computer or what? why is it doing this and how can i fix it AND NO ANSWERS ABOUT DOWNLOADING SPYWARE CRAP OR AVAST BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE PROTECTION I NEED ACTUAL ANSWERS TO MY QUESTION NOT ADVERTISEMENTS FOR OTHER THINGS!sorry about my *smac* its just every time i get stupid advertisements that dont help at all, but this doesn't seem like A bug, but i might also be wrong JUST PLEASE HELP!And wtf!? I dont look at porn, i was on photobucket when it happened looking at pictures of a band THANK YOUOnce again i am sorry, im not trying to be all i know what im doing, but seriously i only go on youtube, twitter and like lol cats because im afraid of other websites now, so i haven't been downloading anything so! i just didn't want people to be like download this! because ive gotten to many of those answers to past problems without and advice other than to download random things so IM SORRY! more

Voting Question: Malwarebytes anti-virus wont run?

Everytime I try to run a quick scan from mbam it keeps restarting my computer, even when I do it in safe mode. I also installed avast to see if that could help any. It did find some viruses, but it did not help the problem that I had in the first place. I been reading all kinds of advices and nothing seems to be helping. One last problem is that I keep getting re-directed to other websites when using google as well. Please help.Still having problems with it. When I try to install it, where exactly do I rename it at. Sorry new to this, just need a little step by step to do this properly. more

Voting Question: i use avast 4.8 for scanning, but after the memory test the avast player did not show up.?

i install 4.8 avast professional anti-virus. every time i will scan my computer i will just right-click the logo of avast im the taskbar to start the scanning. before scanning the computer avast will perform a memory test after that the avast player should appear but for my case the avast player did not showed up so i just right click it again. i nid to do it twice or thrice in order for the avast to show up. do you think theres something wrong in my computer like virus or i just install it incorrectly? more

Voting Question: More pop ups than usual, cant get into sites I usually go on, please help!?

Had Norton antivirus subs. came with laptop. It expired so I downloaded Avast free anti virus and Super spyware Both are free... I have slower internet than normal, more pop ups than I used to, and some sites, I can't even connect to (like I cant get into ebay, it wont load the page)... What happened and how to fix this!!?? please! I did not uninstall norton after it expired.. does that matter? more

Voting Question: Is Avast the best anti-virus program?

I have been told by many people that Avast is probably the best free anti-virus program out there available right now. Is that true? I want to remove Norton from my computer for it's about to expire its trial version and I would like to have an anti-virus software I can rely on. more

Resolved Question: Best Computer Protection?

Ok So i Have : Microsoft Security Essentials Free Version Malewayrebytes Free Version Comodo Firewall - Free Am I Good Or Are There Better Free Anti virus/spyware/scanners out there. i know that these products below r pretty good but what do u guys think: -PC Tools SpywareDoctor -Avira -Avast -Panda Clous -Pc Tools Antivirus -Iobit 360 -Superantispyware -Outpost Free Firewall -SnoopFree Privacy Sheild -Sandboxie i know A lot but , are They're Any Of The Programs Above To Provide Excellent Protection if Used In A Combination? Please Help I Just Got My New Laptop And I Dont Want Anything Wrong WIth It. I Have Windows 7 64bit Hp Laptop. more

Voting Question: Internet is running alot slower than usual, more pop ups, and some sites wont connect...help!?

Had Norton antivirus subs. came with laptop. It expired so I downloaded Avast free anti virus... I have slower internet than normal, more pop ups than I used to, and some sites, I can't even connect to... What happened and how to fix this!!?? please! more

Resolved Question: I had to download a bunch of new stuff b/c of xp internet security virus.?

I had the xp internet security 2010 virus. I have Avast and it didn't catch it. I had to download malwarebytes free edition, hijack this and spyware dr.. The problem seems to be gone, but my computer is running slow. I guess I have too much anti stuff on there competing. If I delete some things what should go? Also will this let loose the virus? Where does this virus get into your computer? Just random websites? Also one place said they did not detect a firewall. I went into control panel and turned it on. Is there a way to check that it is on? Also I am now using Mozilla firefox as a web browser. I heard it is more secure than internet explorer. Thanks for any and all answers. more

Voting Question: is it a virus? please help me... see details. Thank you?

My computer started to pops-up pages whenever i want to open a new Explorer or Firefox page. Message is: Firefox (Explorer) is infected with Trojan-BMK.Win32.Keylogger.gen these pages are by Vista Internet Security. The only option they give me to solve the problem is to buy their anti-virus $49.99 !! I have a free Avast but it seems that it stopped working when my computer had this problem. I have vista. is it a red flag to loose my pics and documents in my PC? is it a danger to do any bank or purchase online? thanks in advance for your help !!! more

Resolved Question: Having system restore problems (XP Professional)?

For Windows XP. When I try to create one manually, I can't type into the box and when actually I decide to select one in the hypothetical case of restoring my computer...the days and months thing are blank. My anti-virus is Avast, and my Anti-Spyware is Spybot S&D...I am using TeaTimer. I tried the registry fix thing but so far that seems fine, and I don't know what else to do.Well, I like to know if there is an easier solution before I resort to reinstalling XP. more

Resolved Question: What's a good free anti-virus/protection download?

I had Avast, but my trial is over. I really need a good program to download asap! Please help! more

Resolved Question: Need Help With Versatile Virus?

I've been struggling to fix a virus that I got while downloading an episode of one my favorite Japanese T.V. shows online. It was causing the following problems: 1. Redirecting searches to ad pages. 2. Slowing computer 3. Preventing me from opening Task Manager. (Would say disabled by administrator) 4. It removed my desktop. 5. Popped up annoying Anti-Virus alerts. 6. Wouldn't allow me to run system restore directly. I took the following measures: 1. I ran a safe mode scan with SuperAntiSpyware and removed Trojan/Gen and Rouge.Antivirussoft. 2. This didn't take care of everything, so I ran a triple scan with SuperAntiSpyware, Avast Free Edition and MalwareBytes in regular mode. It exposed a the hi-jacker that took over my desktop wallpaper and Task Manager. It also exposed a few more Trojans. 3. Everything seemed fine, but then it started to redirect my searches to ad-sites again after a few minutes. I then tried to open system restore and it read: "System Restore cannot protect your computer. please restart and run system restore". I instead ran system restore as a "Run as" and set the point back a few days. When I rebooted the computer, nothing would open up on the desktop. No Icons would appear and the Task Manager read that all processes were 0. I rebooted in safe mode, undid the restore point and am stuck with the redirecting to ad sites. I'm pretty sure this is some kind of rootkit. Does anyone recognize it and know how I can get rid of it? Thanks! more

Open Question: Is Avast better then outdated Norton Anti Virus Program.?

Hi, I was just wondering if the free Avast is better then an outdated Norton. The Norton is way outdated, i believe its 2006 edition. Would Avast help protect my computer until I buy a new anti virus program. more

Resolved Question: Battling with Multi-Faceted Virus?

Voting Question: Best Anti-Virus for a Win 7 Netbook?

Hello Internet, I recently got myself a nice little netbook. It's actually one of the larger netbooks some call an notebook ultraportable. I got the ASUS EeePC 1201N 12" Dual Core Atom with ION graphics Netbook. I am interested in finding the most efficient. Best Anti-virus for a Netbook. I don't want something like Panda, or Bitdefender or McAfee because they are very large and resource hogs. Most netbooks are pretty light systems. They aren't the strongest in the CPU and resources department so the Lightest, most efficient and Resource friendly AV is what I'm looking for. I've ran ESET NOD32 on my main PC for years and it's amazing. I could renew it with a 3 User Account instead of current 2 person. & use that. NOD32 has always been considered one of the best AV's money can buy. & it's light on resources. Whats a good FREE AV. I've used Avast in the past. How is there new Avast 5.0 Free Edition? is it still as lightweight and clean as the Avast 4? What about Microsoft Security Enterprises or whatever it's called? I've heard thats ok. Any suggestions, input, or Links to top 5, or Reviews of AV's would be appreciated. And what are you running on your netbook?malware bytes is excellent.. I use it all the time on my and friends PC's but it's not a real time AV.. it's for malware I need a resouce friendly AV more

Voting Question: Why does my computer freeze up and can't boot from the OS CD?

My desktop computer, a Dell dimension 3000 with a windows XP operating system freezes up once you get to the desktop. The mouse moves but clicking on icons or the start menu does nothing. The keyboard works in that I can click cap lock and it will cap lock. But I can't bring up the start menu or anything like that from the keyboard. I can bring up the task manager or the shut down screen option with the Ctrl + Alt + delete, but clicking any option there is useless and does nothing. I figured this had to do with the updated Avast anti-virus, so I tried to boot from my Windows OS CD to set my computer back to the factory settings, but I can't boot from the CD. I tried hitting F12 and telling it to boot form the CD and tried the setting up my computer (F2) to boot from the CD first, but nothing. Each time, it just ignores the prompt and goes to windows screen and then to the log on screen. So, I basically can't even restore the computer back to the factory settings. So, can anyone tell me what's wrong with my computer and what to do about it myself? Thanks.I've already tried loading in safe mode, and it's the same results. And yes, the fact that it's a Dell does make it pretty shoddy and it is about 6 years old. more

Resolved Question: I have windows xp and I am trying to delete Avast anti virus, it says to do this I should sign on in safe mode?

when I try to log on in safe mode the arrow keys won't scroll up to the highlighted area. does anyone know why? more

Voting Question: How to get rid of viruses?

My system has been fine and have had it a while and it has had no viruses before, however my anti-viruses software Avast 4 has all of a sudden picked up many different viruses or suspicious malware, i want to remove it completely from my system but Avast recomends you put it in to the Chest, however when i scan the same viruses flash up. Can anybody help me try to resolve this? Thanks, Tom more

Resolved Question: Best FREE Anti-Spyware?

What is the best free anti-spyware software? I just ended my subscription to McAfee and have started using Avast! Anti-virus (much better, and free!). As this is only for viruses, I was wondering what I should use to protect my PC from spyware. Thanks in advance!Also, I have always used firefox. I'm not that bad at computers to use IE. (: more

Voting Question: Computer Having Problems?

Last week my computer was working fine. I had AVG anti virus. Before that I had AVAST!. So my trial was about to end on AVG and then it must have ended over the weekend while I was away. I don't know if this could be part of the reason for the issues I will discuss or not. Well I come back and microsoft things like microsoft power point and microsoft word are no longer working, yet I see files for them in the program files folder. I don't know if all the files needed are in them or not. Also, things like Steam (Digital Download Gaming Thing) aren't working properly. Like Steam says it needs to download something the client or something like that yet it is already downloaded. Though, it does let me into it. My internet seem to be running slower as well on my comp and my Firefox browser seems to come up with a Not Responding thing sometimes, though it used to every now and then before. There might be other issues too, but I am basically freaking out lol. Payed $1400 for this comp so ya... I don't want it to be broke. Could the problem be a whole bunch or viruses or something? While I was away like I said my anti virus ran out and my sister was downloading stuff on Limewire while I was gone. Could it be some other issue? My uncle was having problems with his ipod and he called customer support he had to download some microsoft program removing thing I think it was and then deleted Itunes and reinstalled it. Maybe he messed with something on accident and that caused these problems? I don't know I'm just throwing random things out there. Anyone have any suggestions of what to do? ALL help is appreciated!Also, when I restart my computer my programs that usually come up by starting up computer don't. I also see a red x shield thing in the bottom right of screen that is a windows security alerts thing I guess. Or maybe it is male-ware I don't know.The Windows Security Alerts red x shield is still there. Even after I downloaded free AVAST! I'm guessing it might be Male-Ware. I've had stuff like that before I think, though programs not working like my microsoft office things that I need for school is something I've never encountered before from a virus, if that's what is causing these problems. more

Resolved Question: Which is the most effective free anti-virus software; AVG, Avast, or Kaspersky?

Resolved Question: what do you think is better AVG or AVAST they are both free anti virus .And is it safe to down load from file?

file hippo more