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Softpedia Exclusive Interview: AVAST Software CEO Vincent Steckler - Softpedia

avast! Free Antivirus is one of the most complete free antivirus solutions on the market today and is backed up by an over one-hundred-million-strong active user base. In turn, this makes it's developer, AVAST ...

AVAST: We Haven’t Seen Any Impact from Microsoft Security Essentials - Softpedia

Security outfit AVAST is downplaying the relevance of Microsoft Security Essentials on the antivirus market. In a recent interview with Softpedia , Vincent Steckler, CEO of AVAST Software, revealed that the free security ...

Sorting Through the Antivirus and Spyware Mess - Associated Content

What is the Best Antivirus Software for PC? Which programs do I use in my computer repair business? Some of the antivirus/spyware software that I use most frequently are Spybot Search & Destroy, Malwarebytes', and Avast ...

Computer Virus Disguised As Anti-Virus Software - KRDO

It’s a new malicious software virus infecting computers. It starts as a warning message to update your anti-virus software, but it’s a rogue program aimed at stealing your bank account information and freezing your ...

Fake Computer Virus Disguised As Anti-Virus Software - KRDO

It’s a new malicious software virus infecting computers. It’s known as Antivir Solution Pro; it’s a fake antispyware program that pretends to scan your computer for viruses but may actually steal ...

Q&A: Avast CTO Ondrej Vlcek - computing.co.uk

Avast has played its part in transforming the security landscape for consumers with its free antivirus offering. Ondrej Vlcek spoke to Computing about his role at Avast and how it differs from the role of chief ...

Hackers Infiltrate Some Facebook Accounts - KPIX

All those messages you've been getting from your Facebook friends may not be coming from them. Hackers have been infiltrating some Facebook accounts. Corrina Levine of Mill Valley said she's been having this problem for ...

Dangerous malware aimed at sports fans this summer - Walletpop.com

Criminals are capitalizing on a busy sports summer to fool people into clicking on soccer, golf and even paintball sites infested with malicious programs that can compromise privacy or worse, says a Czech ...

Asus K50IJ-BNC5 - CNET

The good: Solid build quality; long-lasting six-cell battery; comfortable, backlit keyboard; multitouch touch pad; 12 months of AV protection included. The bad: Next Class features add to the bill; underwhelming ...

Holiday Deal That’s Too Good To Be True? - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2010 – HOLIDAY DEAL THAT’S TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? AVAST ANTIVIRUS WARNS CONSUMERS TO BEWARE OF INFECTED TRAVEL WEBSITES (PRAGUE, Czech Republic, July 29th, 2010) – avast! has ...

Open Question: Important! How do I get rid of this virus?

Hello, can someone help me get rid of this virus that I have? I used to own Zwinky (Warning: Dont EVER try it lol) and now my computer is getting so many viruses. It can hardly run. :[ Does anyone know a good FREE Anti-Virus that can help my computer? [BESIDES AVAST] Also an Anti-Spyware+malware ect. They also need to be free. We aint rich and were living off of social sercerity disability. SO PLEASE HELP WE MAY NEED TO GET RID OF OUR COMPUTER!!!! more

Open Question: free anti-virus enough for protection?

Buying anti-viruses could be expensive and have caused firewall problems for me in past... Is free for download anti-viruses sufficient enough for protection? I'm currently using Avast... let me know your recommendations! more

Resolved Question: what are some reliable anti virus software that are free?

recently the antivirus software which i had free with my computer is going to expire in a few days, it was a 1 year trial. now i need a new antivirus software but i dont have money to buy one, so im looking for a free one on the net. are there good free ones available? i dont want to download a trial version. i heard about avast. is that good? please please help more

Voting Question: should i scan for pups with avast?

ok. so i have avast free anti virus and my computer has been running a bit slow lately (it happens at random) im not sure if its a virus or not the only thing ive downloaded recently is a program called word perfect from the site http://download.cnet.com/windows/ anyway before i run a full scan i wanted to know if i should scan for pups as it gives me the option to and if it finds anyway what action should i take? sorry for the long question. more

Resolved Question: I need to know which of these anti-virus softwares are good and efficient?

1. ESET NOD32 2. Bit Defender 3. http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html 4. http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html 5. http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html in killing virus like trojan horse, invasion that sort of thing, please comment more

Resolved Question: Do I have enough Security?

I have A Belkin Wireless Router (It has built in firewall/stuff...). Comodo Firewall-Free. Avast Anti-virus Free. Super anti spyware-free Malewarebytes-Free Mcaffe Site Advisor ________________________ IS...This Enough, Or Should I add more? And What more, exactly? Thank you. AND, Can I have both Comodo, And the ROUTER FIREWALL?? more

Resolved Question: How do developers make money from freeware?

I'm thinking along the lines of free mmo games but this question can apply to any type of freeware. So how do the freeware devs make lots of money, or even just enough money to sustain there product thats needs constant attention i.e firefox web browser, anti viruses software like avira and avast, mmorpgs with severs like maplestory? I know some software companies give out freebies like Microsoft and Adobe but they're already rich, I'm talking about regular indi developers. Thanks. more

Voting Question: So, RIGHT NOW which is better? Avira or Avast free editions?

I'm looking for a new Anti-virus to replace Norton 360 and i'm having trouble deciding between Avira and Avast. So please tell us about your experiences with these programs and why they were bad/good. I heard Avira had update problems before, does it now? more

Resolved Question: IS avast a good antivirus?

Can i know if avast is a good antivirus and does it remove spyware, trojan and malware??? If it doesn't remove spyware, can you suggest me a good anti-spyware which I can download free. Or a better anti virus also..What should I do with the windows firewall??? more

Resolved Question: Does anybody really know what the best free anti-virus software is?

I recently had a virus in my computer. I brought it to PC World to get my computer fixed. I asked the technician in PC World what was the best anti-virus software to download as I was thinking of using Microsoft Essentials. He told me not to use that but to use AVG instead. Then I came on here last week to ask a question and most people on Yahoo Answers were telling me to use Avast! more

Resolved Question: My computer freezes on start up as soon as I click something? PLEASE HELP! I will give best answer?

Okay so my computer freezes as soon as it starts up. It loads everything and as soon as I click ANYTHING it freezes. I thought it was just loading but no, it actually freezes. I'm trying to find the source of the reason but here's what's happened so far: -My brother spilled some water on the monitor, not the computer. This caused the monitor's volume up button to break. -.- -I thought I could try to fix the monitor by restarting the computer (stupid, I know) so the problem is, when I start up my computer so many things have to load because I have this HP printer and every time it's low on ink, I get this pop up when my computer starts that tells me it's low on ink. I also have this pop up that tells me my Avast is obsolete and I need to get a new one. Both of these pop ups just annoy me so much so I decided to try and get rid of the Avast pop up problem by getting Avast free anti virus (my mom won't buy the proper protection, so I have to get it free this time :/). And this is personally where I think something went wrong, I downloaded the free Avast and while I was downloading it, I uninstalled some useless programs on my computer because I thought it would free up space. I only uninstalled 3 things, 2 from HP and were for photo editing which I didn't need. When I installed the Avast anit virus, it was recommended that I restarted my computer. I wanted to wait for the HP things I was uninstalling to finish first. Once they uninstalled, I restarted the computer and then the freezing thing started. The Avast anti virus program said that I should have restarted the system or there could be a system failure and I did restart but I'm thinking that a system failure could have happened anyways? I want to uninstall the free Avast because I think that may be the problem but how can I uninstall it if my computer freezes? I heard of something called safe mode, if I go in safe mode, would I be able to uninstall the free Avast? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU sooo much for you help! I PROMISE that I will give best answer and go on my other 2 accounts to give your answer thumbs up along with this account's thumbs up so you will earn 13 points!!! Please help me? I have Windows XP if that`helps?123ABC, get your head out of your @ss, you've been reported. Enjoy. more

Resolved Question: My computer freezes on startup as soon as I click something? PLEASE help, I promise to give best answer?

Voting Question: Best Free Anti-Virus For New Laptop ?

Had trouble with Norton on last PC, had Avast which seemed OK. McAfee free on new laptop but expires soon. Would be grateful for some recommendations. more

Resolved Question: What is GSInGameService.exe process ? (potential virus)?

Hy there ppl on yahoo, I recently got this strange process running in taskbar,and if i try to close it,it restarts again. Some ppl say its a virus,and others say its a program from Microsoft. If anybody knows a free program that can help me kill the "virus" please help ! I already tryed with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware and Avast programs,but it didnt help. more

Resolved Question: With the Avast (free version) anti-virus, what will happen if I get a virus?

With the Avast (free version) anti-virus, what will happen if I get a virus? Will it stop the virus, or will it just warn you? more

Resolved Question: How to get rid of B.exe trojan?

Hi, recently my Comodo Firewall protection detected a process called b.exe and moved it into the sandbox, I had no idea what it was so I left comodo to deal with it in the sandbox. That was a few weeks ago. A few days ago the same b.exe tried to start up again and again comodo moved it to the sandbox, but now it will keep bringing up the same thing every hour or so so as in b.exe will try to start and comodo will try to move it to the sandbox. Only for the same process to repeat again. I did a search for b.exe on google and read up on it being a trojan that plays random sounds at random times, and attacks your anti malware software. I have not had anything that extreme yet but am extremely concerned that it may start to get that bad and the constant pop up from comodo is annoying in itself when browsing the web. I have searched for it in pretty much every file on my laptop but it is either really well hidden or called something else. It does not show up in my process list on task manager so I am confused at where the hell it keeps coming from! I have tried doing a scan with super anti spyware which does not find anything.A real time and boot time scan with my avast free edition anti virus software turned up nothing. Malwarebytes scan also turned up nothing. I have looked all over the internet for a way to remove this annoying trojan but there are so many different tools recommended to download and use that I do not know which to trust and which to not. Is there a way to remove this without downloading yet more anti spyware and malware protection? and if not which ones will actually get rid of b.exe and not just clutter up my system. Thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: How do I get rid of cpes_clean_launcher.exe?

I'm going to update and do a full scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and do a boot-time scan with Avast! I'm also going to update Java because I read in some forums to update Java Also, I recently uninstalled ZoneAlarm Free and installed Comodo Internet Security (without Comodo antivirus because I have Avast!) If somebody could please help that would be super awesome! Should I use the Avira Rescue CD? Also, a little while ago I did a boot-time scan with Avast, and it found some kind of Java exploit in a system backup (but not in my real system.) Is it possible that I have a patching virus or something? Any help would be greatly appreciated, and whichever answer gets rid of the infection will get 5* from me! more

Resolved Question: Would these Security software work together/ few other important questions///?

I have AVG...And superantispyware, but im starting to dislike AVG...Out of OVER 48 trojans, it only detected 10, and could not remove them...thanks superantispyware... I am wondering, is avast as good as people say? AND, will these work together? AVAST-Free Edition Commodo Firewall ONLY-Free Spy-bot search and destroy Superantispyware ______________ will those work together?...I know comodo firewall is good, the antivirus still had some bugs in it..... OR- Will this conflict with each other? AND, should i just keep avg, and super anti and im good to go?---OH,k don't forget spy-blaster...:D ___________________ MY OTHER QUESTIONS: I used to have that NASTY Reults5 google virus...kept redirecting me, maylbytes...got it, though random pop ups happen at web-sites that should not happen at, and they come up anyway...and sometimes i randomly re-direct...Any way i can fix this that the scanners don't pick up on? AVG, or superanti...Or malwarebytes at the time... ---------------- AND, my system: Winxp, sp3..gig and half of ram, over a gig free...fast processor... ______________ I am also curious, ARE...there any programs out there like system restore, just more...reliable and will still work if my computer can only boot into safe mode?...sorry, my system restore, volume was infected massively...so many trojans.......I need another, backup...For some reason, all my previous restore points and auto saves, were corrupted....hm, i wonder who did that? ______________________________-- superantispyware picked up A falcomp trojan, what is that? and what is a vaveer? I may of misspelled its name...AND, what is a maleware-link?... __________________________ I have been having 100% svchost cpu now and then...How do i fix this? It is killing me as bad as the trojans... ________________________________________________ more

Resolved Question: good virus protection choices?

Avast(free) super-anti spyware malware-bytes Firefox with WOT comodo firewall(free) i went through 2 computers so i'm being extra careful this time.Do i have everything i need? more

Voting Question: good virus protection?

Avast(free) super-anti spyware malware-bytes Firefox with WOT Also do I need a firewall or would you recommend one.If you have any better ideas let me know but they need to be free.Don't say AVG.I keep asking cause no one gave me good answers. more

Resolved Question: Avast, avira, or microsoft essentials?

I know all these are pretty good free anti-virus but which provides the best protection without slowing down my computer? Or is there another brand I should consider? (free or not doesnt matter) It has to be compatible with both windows xp and windows 7 home premium 64 bit. Thank you in advance! more

Resolved Question: Firefox keeps opening on its own?

I'm having this problem for 2 weeks now, sometimes it stops, but when its running, it pisses me off so much... i did some research and concluded that this has to be some mal-ware or spy-ware or at least some kind of virus... Here's the problem, whenever i scan with my various (paid/free) programs, nothing turns up... anyone know how i can get rid of this problem? Here's what i have: Avast! (paid/registered by a friend with his code) Malware bytes (free) Spyware doctor (PC tools)(paid/registered from code i got at pirate bay) Super Anti Spyware (free) TY in advance more

Resolved Question: A virus with pop-ups and minimizing abilities just won't go away!?

Needless to say, i have a virus that is causing me great frustration and anguish. It will minimize my activities and pop-ups will appear throughout the day. I have used Spy-bot Search and Destroy, AVG, Malware Bytes, Trojan Remover, and the Windows removal tool while in safe mode, but to no avail. I'm really stuck at this point and if any help can be provided, I'd be greatly appreciative! The virus also has a tendency to reduce my Mp3/Wave sound setting. The pop-ups are advertisements for games and cars. Also, the pop-ups still appear even after a restart. Here is a list of items that open during start up: -ehtray -jusched -ctsysvol -ctdvddet -cthelper -updreg -vVX3000 -isuspm -issch -nwiz -NvMcTray -NvCpl -avgtray -msnmsgr -msmsgs -Skype -TeaTimer -Pandora Sorry for the rather lengthy list, didn't realize i had so many items at start up. ***Uninstall avg then restart into safe mode with networking go download avast free anti virus, install it and update it and go to scan, in the scan sub tab go to boot time scan and have it do one on start up. then update malwarebytes and spybot and run malwarebytes scan. follow what it says, may need to restart. if it does restart, avast will do its boot time scan. then it will restart. when its done restarting youll be in normal mode. run spybot and do what it says, weather it finds something or not, re run avast. this will take an hour or so but it will fix the problem. rouge software is a huge pain in the *** but this is the only way unless you want to follow some complected manual guide online or unless you want to wipe the hard drive or do a restore which i dont recommend obviously lol*** I ran a boot scan and followed all the instructions, but still no luck. Any other suggestions? I can also hear the virus attempting to open pages in Internet Explorer by the clicking noise it makes.Dreadnaught, please read all of what i said lol. I followed ALL of your instructions. more

Resolved Question: is this good download choices to protect my computer?

I'm getting a new computer and I have no budget so i'm trying to get free protection here is what I was thinking Avast Anti-Virus Comodo Pro 3 Firewall Firefox WOT (web of trust) Add-On to firefox if there is a better selection let me know more

Resolved Question: avast anti-virus software/windows question?

Does avast anti-virus etc. software actually delete viruses? Is there a free program that does? If not, is there a way to clean the computer, delete stuff off there and get rid of the viruses? Can you do that and keep windows?? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What is the best, free, virus/malware security? OR combination?

READ ALL! I have 3 computers and 1 laptop in my house. The laptop is infected with lots of Trojans and has no protection besides something called 'ZoneAlarm'. One of the computers has nothing besides Malware bytes. Two of the computers have Norton 2009. How can I improve their protection? If you can, explain what each of the downloads will do. If I have to remove Norton, tell me how to do it. I heard Norton 2009 is bad. What's your opinion? I got suggested this, is it good? And I thought that Spybot was a lot of trouble? Malwarebytes Avast Pro Anti Virus Spybot Search & Destroy What about this? http://www.avast.com http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html Running Hitman pro3.5 as a backup malware removal program. http://www.superantispyware.com I've heard AVG is good? Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Ramadan : What are the best software you suggest for the windows ?

I suggest the following 1. After installing ..click Clean My computer http://download.cnet.com/Comodo-System-Cleaner/3000-20432_4-10909697.html 2. For in depth cleaning of junk files and de-fragmentation at its best . http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Disk-Cleaner/3000-2086_4-10613345.html?tag=mncol 3. Avast Anti virus http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=mncol what do you suggest ?I found Hqe the best for studying Quran along with tafsir http://quran.assunnah.info/download.html more

Resolved Question: Why does my pc only work/run in safe mode?

I had a trial anti virus (avast) which expired 2 days ago so i went on cnet.com and they had a list of the best free anti viruses so i downloaded "threat fire" and after that i shut my pc off and the next day when i log in my mouse moves but no matter what i click nothing opens. so the only way i can get online is through safe mode with networking! so i have a anti virus on here now but i cant start in safe mode and cant get on in normal mode- please help-any suggestions are greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Is the full version of the Avast! Anti Virus free?

Just curious. more

Resolved Question: Which Anti-Virus is better? Avira, avast or else? I mean free version!?

Resolved Question: What's better overall, norton 360 or Avast home edition?

I have windows vista, and i just want to know, which one is over all the better anti-virus. The norton subscription is almost over, and i know that avast is free. Should i renew norton or should i get the free download for avast? more

Resolved Question: My computer has AV security suite, more info..? (10 points.)?

(I'm on a laptop.) How do I get rid of this for good, for free.? I had it before, and I got rid of it. Now, its back. Does this virus also do permanet damages to your computer even after you remove it.? My computer also has: Avast, Safe Returner, Malwarebytes Anti Malware, that rkill thing, and for some reason, mcafee secuirty. ._.Yes, I know not to look at suspicous emails, go to bad websites, that antimalwarebytes can remove/delete av secuirty suite from my computer, the virus is on the computer, NOT the laptop, I'm USING the laptop, I believe the virus re infected my computer through a legit program, because I believe Av secuirty suite can do that, I know it's trying to steal stuff from me, and this virus is SERIOUSLY fustrating me. more

Resolved Question: Best free anti-virus apart from AVG?

I hate AVG, I think Avast is the best free anti-virus but I need your opinion. And don't say I need to get a paid version cause it's for an old laptop that I'll hardly ever use just for Word and stuff. more

Voting Question: Should I really be paranoid about computer security?

I'm paranoid at the best of times, lately even more so. I've just recently bought a 1TB HDD for my computer to go with my 500GB one, I reformatted both when I installed it. I started installing all my programs, starting with my anti-virus program, Avast! Free edition. Upon installing mIRC avast detected an infection known as "mirc-z.exe", I googled this and there's mixed feelings about it, false positive or not, I reformatted, again. (Another question on the side, how effective are these anti-virus programs at removing virus'? I've always thought, if you get one, you need to reformat to remove all traces of it). After the format was complete, I decided to try AVG Free, installed everything again, except mIRC. This time, when installing Borderlands on Steam, AVG detected a "Vundo" virus, upon googling it appears that it's something to do with a recent Bordelands update which has incorporated Securom into the software, or so I read. Being the paranoid git I am, I reformatted again and here I am. What I want to know is, how easy is it to get viruses/malware/spyware etc? And in leymans terms, what can each one do? Should I really be worrying about someone getting access to all my online accounts, including my online banking? I also purchased Avast Internet Security, always liked Avast so I thought it was a good idea. I can see how paranoia could be beneficial in keeping myself safe online, but this is becoming ridiculous, can someone put me at ease please? more

Resolved Question: avast! anti-virus questions?

everyone says avast is free good and safe but i have some questions - why do they need my information for free antivirus security essentials didn't need that ? - Does avast have some bugs i heard it crashed some computers ? -Is this safe to download from c-net? -Is my information safe ? - Do i have to put complete real information to the avast site ? - my friends say don't download anything free i have a disc for norton 360 but its not available should i download avast ? oh and don't say there is a better antivirus like AVG please just answer these questions...i said not to say there is a better antivirus if you have info can you please answer my questions not donload this and that is this safeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee more

Resolved Question: Which is better avast free anti virus or comondo antivirus or comondo firewall?

I am looking for a good anti virus male-ware and spyware program. I was thinking avast free anti virus or comodo. Which comodo should I get? Or is advast better? more

Resolved Question: Which is better: AVG anti virus (free) or Avira Antivir Personal(free)?

Hey, i need an anti-virus software for windows 7 for my laptop. I researched and came up with AVG and Avira....I've tried Avast and i didn't like it. Please help me choose which of these are better and why or if you have a better option please tell. Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: Anyone know an actually free and at the same time effective anti-virus system?

All I found on the net was people saying "avast! is the best!". But when I installed avast! my download speed went down by two third(from 30 KB/s to 10KB/s) and my online gaming ping shot up by 5 times, making it impossible to play any online games. But when I disabled avast!, my download speed was back to normal and my online gaming was as smooth as ever. Then I checked and rechecked to make sure it avast! causing the problem. Don't tell me avast! is good, avast! sucks! And don't tell me about your 'good experiences' with avast!, cause I don't give a F%%k. Is there anything out there that is free but still effective? Is there even such a thing as a free anti-virus that doesn't mess up your connection? more

Resolved Question: whats a better FREE anti virus Avast or Avira ?

Voting Question: Do I have a virus?!!! (PLEASE HELP)?

The other day, when I woke up, I turned on my computer (TOSHIBA laptop/ Windows 7), which I have had for not quite half a year (I am the only one that uses this computer) , and I was experiencing 3 major problems. They were: 1) Running very slowly all of a sudden 2)The screen resolution changed to its worst setting (which normally happens if I am playing a game or something, but goes back to normal when I close the game) 3)On a TON of places I'd go on the internet it would go off to a page that said "Oops! This page is broken" and it would be on websites like Yahoo! Answers and places it shouldn't do that I flushed my DNS and fixed the 3rd one. Also, I went to screen resolution and manually changed the resoution back to normal (which I'm pretty sure I shouldn't have to do), solving the 2nd problem. I have tried Avast! Anti-virus (free version) and the trial version of AVG. Neither of them found anything. I also tried a system cleaning and registry cleaner and defraging. Nothing is working. What should I do?!!!These have helped, but I am still running very slowly compared to the other day. Are there any other answers. more

Resolved Question: Which anti-virus is better Avast or AVG?

http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=mncol or http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html more

Resolved Question: has anyone tried the avast anti virus and does it work?

Its free and im just wondering if its any good and what version i should try more

Voting Question: I've installed new FREE version of Avast anti-virus yesterday, and Avast Internet Security Today?

and I can't find my AVAST ANTI-VIRUS now... is that normal? (all there's left is the Avast Internet Security) more

Resolved Question: Whats better for anti-virus? Avast Home Edition or Bitdefender Anti-Virus 2010?

I know Avast is free and Bitdefender isn't, but all that aside, which is the better anti-virus program?Yeah, okay I get that there are other anti-virus programs out there, but I want to know what is better between these two... >_< more

Resolved Question: What is the best anti-virus that actually works?

I've got Super Anti-spyware and Spy-bot Search and Destroy,which work real well.Both scan and actually detect malicious software in my computer,but I got the feeling that my Avast anti-virus doesn't produce the same results and misses or doesn't catch viruses like it really should.So my question is:Does anybody know a good free anti-virus that can give me results? Thanks =) more

Resolved Question: What is the best Anti-virus/Internet Security Suite and why?

I'm tired of switching from trial version to trial version and having to wipe cache and whatever else I need to in order to reinstall a trial version that I have used. And I've tried downloading and Googling full version keys but they all get blacklisted. I've also tried free ones like Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast, Avira and Panda Cloud but they don't seem to be doing much of anything and I rank them down there with McAfee. The only free one that seems to do well is AVG Free but I don't get a Firewall, Linkscanner or Phishing protection, and it also doesn't scan for Rootkits so I don't like using it. Can you tell me what's the best one to get, since I have to go out and finally buy something? Thanks. more

Voting Question: My laptop was infected with virus etc. Cleaned it. Not working perfectly now. Now I want to install Windows 7?

My laptop computer was infected with virus, trojan, etc. Then I installed Avast Free anti-virus. I have scanned my laptop, I have deleted the virus, trojan, etc. I put one Win32:Dialer-KT [PUP] and one Win32:RarMod [Drp] in the Avast Virus Chest. Also, after I deleted the virus, trojans, etc. I noticed my laptop computer is not actually working perfectly. For example, the Dell Wireless tray applet is always having a red cross on it, saying Connection Status: Unknown. No such interface supported. But my internet connection is still working fine. (At the moment, I am using Windows Vista Home Premium. I am trying to install Windows 7 Professional now.) I will try to do a Clean Install for my Windows 7 Professional, I hope once I installed Windows 7 Professional, the problems, such as with the Dell wireless tray applet will not be there. I am going to do a Clean Install, but I will probably not format my hard drive, am I correct? What will happen to the 2 items inside my Avast Virus Chest when I install Windows 7 Professional? (Can I keep them in the Avast Virus Chest while installing Windows 7?) I use Windows Easy Transfer to help me, it will save my files and settings into one large file. Problem is that I am trying to use my ipod classic to store that large file, which is like 67GB. Although my ipod classic has 68.8GB of free space. Later, I checked that my ipod classic actually uses FAT32 file system, does that mean I cannot store that large file worth 67GB into my ipod classic? I think FAT32 has a file size limit of 4GB. How can I solve this problem? I have not got an external hard drive. My laptop's C: drive read 257 GB free of 359 GB. (I have heard of partition, but I don't know how to do it, I don't know how safe it is and how reliable it is) Please let me know. Thank you for your help.I have scanned many times with Avast, it is not finding any more virus, trojans etc. But still, it is not working perfectly as described above. The 2 drives that I have for my laptop are: OS(C:) 257 GB free of 359 GB RECOVERY(D:) 4.78 GB free of 9.99 GB more

Resolved Question: ATT.net Toolbar ate the CA Yahoo! Anti-Spy button!?

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