Anti Virus Virus

[davetboy_19]

After being killed with Spamware, Spyware, Trojans, worms and every other virus in the known internets...totaled at 1405 different viruses that made there way onto my computer, in less than a week after my free firewall failed on me, causing an uber crash of my Video Card and HD. I have little to no idea on how it crashed these but my Video drivers were totally deleted (WTF?) and my HD crashed due to the overload of Viruses.

I am in need of a decent Anti virus program/firewall that will stop 99.99% of things getting into my computer, that last.01% will get eaten by my current programs ( Avast and SUPER Anti Spyware).

I don't mind if I have to pay for the service...but if I can get away with a freebie or a program that only needs me to pay once for unlimited use forever, than I will be more than pleased.

And if your one of the worthless pieces of **** that make viruses I suggest you go rot somewhere alone.

P.S. NO NORTON!

[Cp]

I use F-secure, Works great.

Antivirus Software and Internet Security Tools - F-Secure

Its not free but they have a 30 day full trial version there somewhere if you want to try it.

[[R-DEV]AfterDune]

NEVER use Internet Explorer (or only to download a real browser, Firefox for example).

And download and install AVG Free, it's a good anti-virus solution (not the only good solution though).

AVG Free - Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition for Windows XP and Vista

[davetboy_19]

Originally Posted by [R-CON]Cp

I use F-secure, Works great.

Antivirus Software and Internet Security Tools - F-Secure

Its not free but they have a 30 day full trial version there somewhere if you want to try it.

I'll check that one out ASAP.

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]AfterDune

NEVER use Internet Explorer (or only to download a real browser, Firefox for example).

And download and install AVG Free, it's a good anti-virus solution (not the only good solution though).

AVG Free - Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition for Windows XP and Vista

I did have AGV for a while, cant remember why I got rid of it.

And this Should explain my choice of Web Browsers

EDIT Whenever I load up google and click on a link I have just searched for It loads up a new tab and gives me a spam page, while searching for AVG and clicking on their site link I get 'Jumped' to car insurance or holidays.

[[R-DEV]CodeRedFox]

Wait your firefox browser did that....sounds like your host file got jacked. Here my non professional list of what I run.

1. FireFox with the NO Script addon (its a bit nagging but does do the job)
2. AVG
3. Spybot search and destroy --> the correct link(And make sure you run all the protections options)
4 A firewall (you chose but run one)

Your fire wall most likely failed because other files were damaged. You may need a reinstall, viruses never go away completely

[davetboy_19]

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]coderedfox

Wait your firefox browser did that....sounds like your host file got jacked. Here my non professional list of what I run.

1. FireFox with the NO Script addon (its a bit nagging but does do the job)
2. AVG
3. Spybot search and destroy (And make sure you run all the protections options)
4 A firewall (you chose but run one)

Your fire wall most likely failed because other files were damaged. You may need a reinstall, viruses never go away completely

So if my host file is jacked WTF can I do? I can't re download Firefox since I cant get to the site...just moved onto spam with every click.The only sites I can get to and in my bookmarks, but I can get to Microsoft update but cant download anything since I get moved onto spam or my connection times out in about 3 seconds.

And whats the best fire wall I can get my hands on for free or upto $50 AUS providing its 100% worth the money + a one off payment.

[Harrod200]

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]coderedfox

Wait your firefox browser did that....sounds like your host file got jacked. Here my non professional list of what I run.

1. FireFox with the NO Script addon (its a bit nagging but does do the job)
2. AVG
3. Spybot search and destroy --> the correct link(And make sure you run all the protections options)
4 A firewall (you chose but run one)

Your fire wall most likely failed because other files were damaged. You may need a reinstall, viruses never go away completely

x2

Firefox, AVG & Spybot S&D ftw.

As my router has a firewall inbuilt, no need to burden my PC with nother

If your computer is really that screwed and infected, the r-word may be your easiest bet. A reformat WILL fix everything. Failing that, get use of another PC with a CD burner, download AVG, Spybot and Firefox, burn their installers to disc and then run them on your PC. It's why god made rewritable media

[NickO]

Surf smart and you dont need an Anti Virus at all.

[Polka]

I closed firewall for a short time and saw 120 new tasks in the task manager

[spacemanc]

Comodo is a good free firewall - its a nightmare for the first day, as the slightest process brings up warnings, but once they've been white listed, it works really well - it also has and installation mode for when you add programs ( saves you from getting dozens of warnings ).
I use AVG 8 Free edition for anti-virus.
If you use these two together youll be pretty safe, and theyre both low on resources - and free!!!!!!!!!