How to Protect Computers with Free Anti Virus Protection Software
What's in your toolbox?
Finding the right program or combination of programs to protect your computer can be a daunting and expensive task. How about a little comparative shopping?
With this article, I explain how to Protect Computers using Free Version Anti How to Virus Protection Software.
With this article, I explain how to Protect Computers using Free Version Anti How to Virus Protection Software.
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Things You'll Need:
* Windows O/S * 1GB+ USB Thumb Drive * Internet Connection |
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1. Finding free internet security software isn't that hard to do. But, which one will give you the best anti virus protection? Avira has made their free version anti virus software even better, with the addition of anti spyware detection and removal. Reportedly easy on system resources. They now have a one-click threat removal option. Their paid version offers even more protection. 2. Look at what avast! home addition has to offer. A multi-pronged defense for scanning executables and other files. They have a boot-time anti virus scan. They also have adjustable sensitivity, when it comes to scanning email, instant messages, downloads and more. They have a customizable interface for both novice and advanced-level protection. Easy to use and easy on system resources. 3. Consider AVG anti-virus free addition. It offers extremely fast virus database updates and high level detection capabilities which hundreds of thousands of users have come to rely on. Among their highlights you will find automatic updates, real-time protection from the AVG Resident Shield, and a quarantine they refer to as the 'AVG Virus Vault.' It also includes a phishing filter, email protection and an anti spyware engine. AVG also gives users the ability to replace the original virus alert audio files with your own creations. You may find this one a bit bloated, with all of its bells and whistles. 4. Try IOBit Malware Fighter, for high performance free anti spyware / anti malware protection. As far as free internet security software goes, it is the perfect addition to your defense toolbox. It includes some of the fastest, most effective scanning and removal capabilities on today's market. It includes a tool for uninstalling software, proving a Powerful Scan feature which removes left over items from the Registry and hard drive. It also provides proactive protection against malicious processes. You can scan a single file, a directory or an entire drive with the convenient right-click option. Of course, you can set the program to scan you entire computer, removable drives included. 5. Consider installing Spybot Search and Destroy for free anti spyware protection. An on-demand spyware and malware scanner which offers proactive defense. The Tea Timer application runs silently in the background, watching for unsolicited attempts at system settings changes. When detected, a pop up window will alert you and ask whether to allow or block the change. The Immunize feature currently blocks in excess of 106,000 loathsome processes. It has a secure file shredder, and allows you to control your start up programs. You can delete you Internet History and cache files automatically. This one also allows you to select your own audio alert files. The Tea Timer feature may cause scans by antivirus and antimalware programs to take a while longer to complete, as it draws system resources to monitor such activities. 
6. Download your selections onto a 1 GB+ USB thumb drive. Start by plugging your USB drive into an available 2.0 port. Locate the program maker's websites, by searching the name of the program itself, or download them from a trusted site such as CNET or ZDNET. Direct these downloads to the USB drive. Don't forget to periodically check for updates to programs and definitions.
7. Browse the contents of your USB drive, by accessing it through 'My Computer.' Double-click the program you wish to install and run. Follow the prompts in the install wizard, accepting the end-user license agreement, and the default install directory. You may need to reboot your computer to complete the install.
8. Decide whether or not you want to allow your new software to connect to the internet in order to check for updates. If you installed this software to remove a possible infection, going online may allow a virus to transmit gathered information. Update from your USB drive, if you had the ability to download new definitions along with the program install executable. The program may already have what it needs to detect and remove your infection. Run it. Follow the instructions for quarantining any infections found. If you are sure that these aren't 'false positives,' don't forget to empty (delete) the quarantine directory before closing the program. Most programs will offer an explanation or a definition of the supposed threat. Tips * If you find that you really like the free version, by all means, purchase a license. This not only supports the programmer's research and development, it usually unlocks additional features. * If you have a persistent infection, open System Restore and turn off monitoring to delete your restore points. Turn monitoring back on, once the infection has been eradicated. Create a clean restore point. Warnings * Be sure to scan your USB drive, since some viruses copy files to removable drives to help them spread to other computers. * You can install more than one anti spyware / anti malware program, with no problems. But, two or more anti virus programs running on the same machine will usually conflict with each other and give false-positives. * Be careful of what you delete! Copyright 03/17/2009 All Rights Reserved. Questions? Comments? Contact Me Related Articles: Anti virus/Anti malware - Sub Directory 
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