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    [How to] Protect your computer against viruses.

    We all know that surfing the internet, without any antivirus software, is suicide for computer, and sometimes when your computer get infection, it's hard to repair it. You lose your files when formatting a partition, (especially the most important - Serious Sam files).
    Nothing give you 100% security, but installing some sort of software WILL help you avoid these threats.
    When your computer work slower, you don't have anti-virus program, or you can see there's something wrong, you should install it and check for viruses or malware.
    (Malware, short for malicious software, is software used or programmed by attackers to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems)
    Source: Wikipedia



    Anti-virus

    First of all, is avoiding the viruses on your computer. It's the most popular danger in the internet.
    You can find a lot of anti-viruses in web, the best software isn't for free, but even free programs have the same functions, as paid soft. In my opinion, Nod32 is the best program.
    I will introduce some free programs below.

    AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014 DownloaD
    Anti-Virus Free 2014 from AVG is one of the best free antivirus software tools available and is probably my personal favorite.

    AVG Anti-Virus Free is a full-fledged antivirus and antispyware tool, includes an email scanner, link scanner, scheduled scanning options, automatic updates, and more. There is no need to pay for an antivirus program when one this good is just a download away.

    AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014 works on Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

    The huge number of premium features, frequency of updating, and install-it-and-forget-it aspect of AVG's Anti-Virus Free 2014 really do make it one of the best of the best free antivirus programs available today.


    Comodo Antivirus 6 DownloaD (the button on the right)
    Comodo Antivirus 6 from Comodo Security Solutions is another excellent program, easily one of the best free antivirus options out there. Comodo Antivirus 6 protects you from several threat sources, just as most of the other free antivirus programs on this list do.

    Comodo Antivirus 6 works on Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

    Comodo Antivirus 6 ranks as a best free antivirus solution almost solely because of its Defense+ technology that, by default, assumes unknown files are threats instead of safe. That sounds like it might cause problems but Comodo Antivirus utilizes some other technologies to make the whole process silent but still very effective.


    avast! Free Antivirus 8 DownloaD link from the main site, don't worry.
    AVAST Software's avast! Free Antivirus 8 most certainly deserves to be on any list of the best free antivirus programs. avast! Free Antivirus has fully functioning antivirus and antispyware engines protecting your PC from threats from the Internet, your files, emails, and even instant messages.

    avast! Free Antivirus 8 supports Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

    One big reason I included avast! Free Antivirus 8 as a best free antivirus program is because of its "heuristics engine" which can detect previously unknown viruses and other malware. I also like the fact that AVAST has been making this antivirus product since 1988 and is often cited as the most installed antivirus product.


    Avira Free AntiVirus 2013 DownloaD
    Avira Free AntiVirus 2013 protects you from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware, and various other kinds of malware, making it a fully functional antimalware tool and certainly one of the best free antivirus programs.

    Avira Free AntiVirus 2013 works on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Avira also makes Avira Free for Linux.

    The scope of malware that Avira Free AntiVirus 2013 can keep you safe from is alone enough to make it one of the best free antivirus software programs but the heuristics and ease of use add to its value too. The only things I didn't like about Avira Free AntiVirus 2013 was the configuration you have to complete after installation which might be intimidating if you're a computer novice.


    Panda Cloud Antivirus Free 2 DownloaD button in the middle
    Panda Cloud Antivirus Free 2 protects you from several kinds of malware threats - viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, and more - just like all the other free antivirus programs in this list.

    What makes Panda Cloud Antivirus Free 2 one of the best free antivirus programs is that it does its job from "the cloud" meaning the hard antivirus work that typically slows down a computer is done on computers elsewhere on the Internet, freeing up your computer to work like it should and protecting you from malware even better.

    Panda Cloud Antivirus Free 2 supports Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

    Tip: Panda Cloud Antivirus Free tries to install a toolbar and change your browser's home page and default search provider during the installation process. Uncheck those boxes before continuing if you don't want them. None of those changes are required to use Panda Cloud Antivirus.
    Source: freebies.about.com

    If you have installed one of those, you should scan your whole computer with it.
    Removing viruses may even speed-up your PC ^^. But about speedup and conservation i will write in another article.



    Malware

    I think it's the worst sh*t you could have on your pc, but not as popular as viruses.
    It can slow down your PC alot, malware packs can include viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers and spyware, and in the worsc cases, someone could know your passwords, to all sites you have entered. In the consequence, you lose your account, and the hijacker know all informations that were there.

    To prevent that you should install one, very good program, description below.

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware DownloaD
    Malwarebytes' primary feature is to scan your computer for the bad guys, and on that level it's quite successful. It offers a quick scan, a full scan, and a flash scan to analyze memory and autorun objects. It comes with Malwarebytes' proprietary Chameleon technology, which lets the program install on many infected computers even when the malware blocks other detection tools.
    The database updates frequently so, don't worry about new malware, it's the right choice.



    Firewall

    I'm not using firewall, but if you want to be super-protected, you should download firewall.
    I've found for you a good firewall that will protect your computer against unauthorized access from web.

    Comodo Firewall DownloaD
    If you want maximum firewall protection--and can endure some annoyance--you'd do well with Comodo Firewall, an extremely effective protection tool to keep yourself safe from Internet dangers. It blocks Trojans, hackers trying to take control of your PC, and other threats--all for free.

    When you install Comodo Firewall, you choose to install only the basic firewall, the "Firewall with Optimum Proactive Defense" (which also protects against malware which can bypass firewalls), or the Firewall with Maximum Proactive Defense+, which does what "Firewall with Optimum Proactive Defense" does, plus protecting against "leaks"--information about things such as open ports on your PC being sent out over the Internet. The higher the level of protection, the greater the firewall's intrusiveness, so you must balance protection versus annoyance when making your choice. You can change the level of protection later, when the program's running.
    Source: pcworld.com



    And at the end, use your head when surfing the internet, so nothing will endanger your computer

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    I use no antivirus since a long time and I don't recall catching any virus. Before I always used avira.
    Just don't click on "joung scandinavian girls near your area" and you're fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by [_KlesK_] View Post
    I use no antivirus since a long time and I don't recall catching any virus. Before I always used avira.
    Just don't click on "joung scandinavian girls near your area" and you're fine.
    Yes, about that

    And at the end, use your head when surfing the internet, so nothing will endanger your computer




    *~>>Devils Ultimate d'Erektor<<~*

    People who lead a very successful business, usually tend to have extremely low freetime which results in depressions.
    The only thing that matters is personal happines and health, money can destroy both.
    ~Amco 2016

    It doesnt matter what you look like, or what stereotype you fulfill as long, as you're modest
    and respectful towards everyone, and feel comfortable about yourself.
    ~Amco 2020

    post your screens? played yesterday? of today? no screens available? No screens of january? december 2022? november 2022? no played matches in sam? hm sad. just stay a "legend" on gz these days. inactive since decades or activ as "Alias" with vpn lol. ~Vyebani User 2023


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    Actually, a firewall with HIPS will give you a 10000000x better protection than any simple antivirus software.
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    Comodo Internet Security have HIPS but i dunno if the Free version does...




    *~>>Devils Ultimate d'Erektor<<~*

    People who lead a very successful business, usually tend to have extremely low freetime which results in depressions.
    The only thing that matters is personal happines and health, money can destroy both.
    ~Amco 2016

    It doesnt matter what you look like, or what stereotype you fulfill as long, as you're modest
    and respectful towards everyone, and feel comfortable about yourself.
    ~Amco 2020

    post your screens? played yesterday? of today? no screens available? No screens of january? december 2022? november 2022? no played matches in sam? hm sad. just stay a "legend" on gz these days. inactive since decades or activ as "Alias" with vpn lol. ~Vyebani User 2023


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    It has, the simple module is called Defense+, which also has an option to activate HIPS. Personally I don't use HIPS since Defense+ gives enough safety.
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    I don't have a good opinion of Avast, I've been talking about it before but when I unistalled Avast (free version) for Kaspersky Internet Security, it has found over 200 trojans in my computer (old 9 yearsold computer with winXP) whereas Avast didn't notice anything at all...

    Usually, I always disable the anti virus, because most of them makes your connection slower (due to analyzes) even though Kaspersky has a "game mode" I still prefer to disable it.

    As yesterday I had an issue with something that Kaspersky didn't find (but I still believe it's one of the best anti virus at the moment) I'd recommand to:

    - Make an anti virus analyze at least once every month (will be very fast if you've got a SSD)
    - Once the analyze is completed, make an additional analyze with secondary softwares such CCleaner; ADW Cleaner and Spybot Search & Destroy.

    This will repair certain system errors and delete unused files by the same occasion. ADW Cleaner especially will be useful to delete the ASK Toolbarr and other shits from Softronic.

    I'd advise to check the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware that GraphX propose us in his post above. Thank you btw

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyward View Post
    I don't have a good opinion of Avast, I've been talking about it before but when I unistalled Avast (free version) for Kaspersky Internet Security, it has found over 200 trojans in my computer (old 9 yearsold computer with winXP) whereas Avast didn't notice anything at all...

    Usually, I always disable the anti virus, because most of them makes your connection slower (due to analyzes) even though Kaspersky has a "game mode" I still prefer to disable it.

    As yesterday I had an issue with something that Kaspersky didn't find (but I still believe it's one of the best anti virus at the moment) I'd recommand to:

    - Make an anti virus analyze at least once every month (will be very fast if you've got a SSD)
    - Once the analyze is completed, make an additional analyze with secondary softwares such CCleaner; ADW Cleaner and Spybot Search & Destroy.

    This will repair certain system errors and delete unused files by the same occasion. ADW Cleaner especially will be useful to delete the ASK Toolbarr and other shits from Softronic.

    I'd advise to check the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware that GraphX propose us in his post above. Thank you btw
    You must've explored many suspicious porn sites or download many suspicious warez if you had 200 trojans on your PC.
    I actually use avast, but after installation it needs to be configured. Especially turn off the scanning of every file written to the disk - this slows down the pc by 200-300%, or even more... I don't get it why it's turned on by default. Avast is my best free antivirus so far. It's also recommended to use a software firewall like Online Armor or Comodo personal firewall - the best combo to use with antivir software.

    Malwarebytes antimalware does the job when it comes to malware shit.
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    Avira + Malware bytes Anti malware look great here.

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    Avast! is also a Czech product
    I use only that and that necessary bit of common sense on the internet. Not aware of any problems.
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    The noob life chose me.
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    I am a complete Anti Virus n00b, i just bought a new pc everytime the old was too slow

    i have downloaded avast now, but i think i will "buy" () Kaspersky full version later


    thanks so far it helped alot


    hm sad. just stay a "legend" on gz these days. inactive since decades or activ as "Alias" with vpn lol.

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    Buy?

    I've had avast since 2009 and I've never been infected by any virus.

    Just use avast and turn off "Scan files when they're written" + install Comodo Firewall or Online Armor (For newbies I'd recommend Comodo) and you're ready to go.
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