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HELP, I need an anti-virus for my laptop! email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet1 year ago

I have no anti-virus in my computer. I got some files downloaded to my laptop and then copied the same files to my USB and put the USB to a computer in the internet cafe. When I used the USB in my laptop again, some files were deleted. When I checked my USB for viruses, it shocked me for all files were "infected" with viruses. I'm afraid my laptop also has a virus.

Anyone can help me where to get a free anti-virus? What is the most effective anti-virus? Thanks.

 
 
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tags:  anti-virus, antivirus, anti virus, laptop, avast
 
31. myLot reputation of 97/100. cortney09 (946)   ranked 2,811 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

I wish that I could help you. I just don't know which would be best. I mean there are so many out there. I hope you find one that works for you though.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

I have decided to use Avast and so far, it's great. Thanks for responding.

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32. kolleenwilson (82)   ranked 5,832 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

avg at http://cnet.com - you'll have to search for free downloads once you get to the site.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

I am using the Avast anti virus now. Thanks for giving me that information.

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33. myLot reputation of 92/100. reasco1 (146)   ranked 7,547 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

Hello dorisday1971, did you try a system restore to get ride of your viruse in your PC? You can set your PC to a previous state and your systems should be fine if not reformat your PC. I see that you already have some decent advise on viruse pertection. Good Luck.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

Thank you for your giving time to give me some advice. Right now, I am having a good time with my computer using the Avast anti virus.

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34. myLot reputation of 84/100. nareshreddy68 (615)   ranked 1,311 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

I think AVG is better I am using that only there are free trials also available in the net of AVG 8 version you can also get updates of it there are also available like NOD 32 you can try.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

thank you for responding. I have decided to use Avast anti virus and for many months now, it's working great. I am glad to have asked from my fellow mylotters what anti virus to use and I was able to weigh things out before deciding on Avast. Have a good day.

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35. woolyshamblers (54)   ranked 10,756 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

I personally like AVG. I also use LavaSoft's AdAware. Both are free programs.:)


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

My husband's laptop used to ahave AVG anti virus too. Now that it has expired, he also want Avast. . . It's my first time to hear LavaSoft's AdAware. I will be checking that too for future use. Thanks for giving me that information.

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36. myLot reputation of 86/100. suruchi86 (1509)   ranked 2,815 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

I think you should install a good firewall and antivirus. Some good free software are available at download.com.


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

I don't have a firewall right now. How do I install it? I have heard it many times but I still don't know about it. Maybe you could explain it to me so I would fully understand it.

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37. myLot reputation of 96/100. robert19ph (3237)   ranked 1,094 out of 15,161 in internet   1 year ago

Hello dorisday1971,

I am using avast free anti-virus. I used Norton and AVG before I switched to avast. My problem with Norton and AVG is the file to update the virus signature are large and because of my dialup connections, it will take several minutes before it is updated. I also still get some virus though. I been using avast for six months and it seems to be working fine. Update is just a few minutes and it is done on the background while you are surfing the internet. I also don't need to run it weekly. Once you plugin in something or download something, it automatically scan. I think I only run it once when I just installed it and now it just set there checking your computer. Why don't you try it, it is free for home user.

Regards.
ninjaninjaninja


myLot reputation of 92/100. dorisday1971 (2058)   ranked 166 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

I am also now using Avast anti virus and so far, it's working fine. This anti virus didn't affected the speed of my computer as well as my internet connection even when I was using dial up before.


myLot reputation of 96/100. robert19ph (3237)   ranked 1,094 out of 15,161 in internet  10 months ago

Me too. My computer has been infected by a virus since I installed it. It can even detect virus on USB devices that my children bring from their school. It is a good anti-virus and it is free.

Regards.
ninjaninjaninja

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