Protecting your computer

Phoenix Labhaoise Iola · Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 31 Location: UK

Here is a list of online checkers and software (free) that is recommended to be used.

Online virus checkers, advert blockers and spyware removers

http://www.symantec.com/product/index_homecomp.html
Norton Antivirus (Symantec)
security checker

http://www.symantec.com/globalsites.html
Norton Antivirus (Symantec) - Global Sites
Worldwide product and download information on Symantec's antivirus product line.

http://download.mcafee.com
McAfee Virus Scan (McAfee Security)
Protect your computer against virus invasion with this well-known product. Updates and virus definitions available upon product purchase.

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo
Trend Micro Virus Encyclopaedia
An outstanding resource to investigate computer viruses and possible hoaxes.

http://www.pcpitstop.com
PC Pit stop
Check out all aspects of your computer at this excellent site. Ranges from hard drive check to anti-virus protection to internet connection and more.

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Free download virus checkers, advert blockers and spy ware removers

http://www.avast.com/i_idt_153.html
Avast! Antivirus software
This antivirus has a smooth user friendly interface. It is also has interchangeable skins! Auto updating is customisable, with either auto, ask when update is available and manual.  Several versions available, including a free download for home edition.

http://www.panicware.com
Pop-Up Stopper (Panicware)
Eliminate pop-ads when you're browsing the web with this reliable utility. Supports Windows and Mac platforms.  Several versions available, including a free download.

http://spybot.eon.net.au/index.php?lang=en&page=download
Spybot Search & Destroy
Stop advertisers from performing unauthorized tracking of your web activity with this reliable spy ware removal utility. Free download.
(spybot 1.3 available! click http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2471

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Ad-Aware (Lavasoft)
Eliminate advertisers' ability to track your web activity with this very reliable, user-friendly spy ware removal utility. Free download.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spyblaster
software stops spyware from coming up on your computer. Needs to be added to the start menu to be ran at start up.

http://www.spychecker.com/software/antispy.html
Spy checker
This site provides an extensive list of links to anti-spy ware utilities, ranging from freeware to purchased products.

http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner
Bazooka Spy ware Scanner
A good spy ware and adware detector and remover. Free Download

http://www.symantec.com/downloads/
Norton Antivirus (Symantec)
Great protection against computer viruses from this well-known and respected anti-virus software.Free trial downloads.Regular product and virus definition updates are available upon purchasing the product.

http://download.mcafee.com
McAfee Virus Scan (McAfee Security)
Protect your computer against virus invasion with this well-known product. Updates and virus definitions available upon product purchase.*free trial*

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/comparison.jsp?lid=ho_za
Zone Alarm (Zone Labs)
A very user-friendly and reliable firewall that protects your computer from hackers and other invaders.Several versions available, including a free download.

http://smb.sygate.com/buy/download_buy.htm
Sygate

A reliable firewall that works well to protect your computer from hackers and other invaders. Several versions available, including a free download.

http://home.ptd.net/~don5408/toolbox/enditall/
ENDitALL
This utility allows you to easily close selected applications that are taking up unneeded resources, or to quickly enable application closure when installing new software. Free download.

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ukevents · Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1941

Hi Phoenix,

Those were really good.

To find patches for Microsoft Products visit http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

twinkletoes · Tell a Friend Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 11:35 am Post subject:

Thanks Phoenix, really cool links and the link vic gave is also important.

I use a nifty little thing called Bigfix. It scans your pc and notifies you of any critical updates and lots of other usefull tips

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download677.html

twinkletoes · Tell a Friend Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 11:44 am Post subject:

twinkletoes wrote: Thanks Phoenix, really cool links and the link vic gave is also important. I have learnt the hard way about regularily doing M$ updates.

I use a nifty little thing called Bigfix. It scans your pc and notifies you of any critical updates and lots of other usefull tips

BIGFIX

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download677.html

another handy thing if you are struggling with spyware is hijack this although I would not reccomend you remove ANYTHING unless you know exactly what you are doing. Best to make a copy of the log and ask someone who is a boffin to help you out.

Hijack This

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

Also ... a good easy to use free Anitvirus is AVG

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

One thing to bear in mind though is that a few of the *free* downloads are limited in what they do. ie .... they will tell you what you have on the PC, but it wont remove them unless you buy the full version, so be sure to read all the terms and conditions properly.