virus protection needed
By decent07
@decent07 (232)
India
July 11, 2007 5:16pm CST
hello fried my computer isaffected by virus every second or third week .and it cause to slow down the speed of it and it is hang after every fifteen minute although i have an avast in my computer but it is not that much effective im fed up by using format method .due to this all my saved site article photo all are DELETED .AND I HAVE TO I have to do it again and again. can any one have idea how can i protect my computer .and what can i do to fast speed of my computer.
8 responses
@bettercore (45)
• Indonesia
13 Jul 07
hi decent,just instal avg free edition,you can find here : http://www.grisoft.com
do not forget for anti virus update,always!use firewall to, http://www.sofpedia.com or personal firewall,its free (just googling)
use cc cleaner to for junk files remove,and rogue remover for spyware or something like spyware,all is free
@bettercore (45)
• Indonesia
17 Jul 07
cc cleaner for remove all junk files from internet(only not from browser)or from software instal.find another software like tuneup utilities(availlable in shareware,this tool have agood utilities for pc performace,just googling,i am forget about site name)...thanks for u'r replay
@exclusively_rinku (891)
• India
12 Jul 07
hello decent07,
i am really sorry for such state.but there is nothing to panic.
i would say along with a antivirus,you should have an antispyware and a firewall installed in your pc as you are having frequent access to internet.moreover you are downloading stuffs also.
i recommend "ZONE ALARM SECURITY SUITE".its really working great.i also had this problem 3 months back and i was using mcafee.then i switched to this one.and since then i don't find any problems in my pc.
you can get it from :
www.download.com
just type the name in the search bar and you will get it.but the problem is you have to provide a key to get its full version.you know untill you don't pay you can't get reasonable things.if you can arrange the license then its good.otherwise try the trial version for 30 days and see the difference.
@exclusively_rinku (891)
• India
13 Jul 07
key is the license that is given when you buy a software.but most people don't buy them.rather they borrow and use the software with the same key.but if its known to the person concerned then that license won't work anymore.so its always advised to use such programs after closing internet connection.you can get it from any site where people post their licenses.and try out which onw works for you.if you are lucky then you would get one.i did the same thing and its working for me.
@decent07 (232)
• India
13 Jul 07
thankyou what do you mean by key. and how much i have to pay .i think i have some thing like alarm security in my computer . if there is some thing which is affected by virus there is a sign and i cancel that site .but unfortunatley by doing all this there still viruse affect any way i will try all the solution which i got from mylot friend hope it will work and i dont need to use format method again.
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
12 Jul 07
No antivirus will catch them all. Your best bet is to use virtualization. If you're not constantly downloading and installing new software, you could get comfortable with a solution like Returnil. It works like Faronics DeepFreeze, automatically erasing all changes to Drive C upon reboot. The personal version is available for free here: http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/index_files/rvspersonal.htm
Note that you need to save files to a flashdrive, or a separate partition, or in the virtual partition rather than their usual locations, otherwise they too will be erased upon reboot. Hope this helps!
P.S.: There is a way to harden your system and still be able to routinely save files, and that's to lock the registry and kernel. But I'd have to give you step-by-step instructions on how to do this, as a mistake could cripple Windows and necessitate a reformat. There are also some programs that may not work when system32 is locked to ROM.
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
12 Jul 07
Virtualization is where all data residing on the hard drive prior to the enabling of protection is retained intact. Any changes to anything on the hard drive (e.g. downloads, cookies, Windows log files, new documents, changes to existing documents, etc.) are held in a "buffer" that is corralled off from your permanent files, and easily erased.
In cases of Returnil Virtual Zone or Faronics DeepFreeze, erasure of such changes is performed automatically every time the computer is rebooted, making such software ideal for public or shared computers. And now that the landscape of online threats is becoming so hostile, these two are quick and easy fixes that will prevent permanent damage from threats. Even if a virus tries to overwrite or erase files, including files belonging to the virtualization software, the files come right back.
@tmlnmr (1850)
• Canada
12 Jul 07
Hey decent I use avast professional and it is really good. This link will bring you to the download page http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-professional.html If you download it then PM me and I can give you the key etc...I had the same problem as you do I was having to re-do my harddrive a couple times a week and then I got this and haven't had to do it since. What OS are you using?
@decent07 (232)
• India
12 Jul 07
thanks friend but i m already using avast and its not working effectively.i think its not useful to all type of viruse. or it may take some extra work to control viruses. any way what is os i m knew to computer and inernet. and i dont know the terms very well. i just know about little basic knowledge and terms about computer. thats why im facing so much problems. thanks for your responce.
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@mmo2wealth (94)
• Vietnam
12 Jul 07
I think you should use noadware it is very good.If you want i can send it and the serial for you
@decent07 (232)
• India
12 Jul 07
hi friendwhat is noadware . is a software . how can you send it to me . and what is the meaning for serial. do you need my e mail id for that. if it is possible you to send it to me it will be great for me . please do so . and i will thankful to you . i need a antivirus soft ware i asked for it in a computer shop but they dont have it. they told me that i can download it by internet. i tried but its not done properly as i have very less knowledge of computer . and it is good for me if some one send it to me.
@mmo2wealth (94)
• Vietnam
13 Jul 07
You can download it here http://www.noadware.net and the serial i will send you later if you buy the serial you will lost about 40$.If you download it contact me and i will send you.Thanks!!!
@warzrpg (3)
• United States
12 Jul 07
you could go into msconfig..... first you go to start ..... run.... type in msconfig.... and push ok ... .then go to startup..... and disable the programs you dont wanna use maybe if you know which one it is you can stop it that way... so it doesnt even start..
@decent07 (232)
• India
12 Jul 07
thanks its wonderful i cant imagine that it is so simple i just need to restart it again i tried it as soon i read your responce . i think it work as i didnt need to download any thing just did it step by step. by this method i ope i will get rid of all that viruse . thanks for your guidance . i tried lets hope for good.
@gilly123 (157)
•
12 Jul 07
Hi decent07
About a week ago i was reading on the "BBC" website about general security issue`s on keeping safe online,it suggested a fabulous antivirus company called;"F SECURE",so i paid a visit,and did a live online scan,and yes it found not 1 but 3 viruses on my computer,(by the way my AVG missed them)it cleaned them off straight away,i have used many antiviruses,but this is really the tops,try it out and i bet you it finds a virus on you computer!p.s (it is free!)
@decent07 (232)
• India
12 Jul 07
hello friend thamks for responce currently i, m using avast programe and i think it is not sufficient. thanks for your suggestion i will try f secure hope it work as i m fed up of using format method which delete all my save file.i have heard about avg but didnt try it luckily. well lets hope for best.
