Posted by Cherilyn in CO on 8/22/05 10:56pm
Msg #60953

I need virus/spyware help...

I can't keep them out. I run a virus scan every night and tonight I had 59 detected viruses. I have McCaffree firewall and I run SpyBot search and destroy.

A couple of weeks ago a virus took down my whole system and I had to recover from my boot disk, then reload everything.

I have a Cable Modem connection to the internet. I use Firefox as my browser.

Does anyone have any advice? I'll do anything at this point.

Reply by Shannon_Va on 8/22/05 10:59pm
Msg #60956

I use Nod32 as my anti virus. It has stopped many. I also have 3 ad ware and 2 spy ware programs and a fire wall. I would call a local geek place and ask what their recomendations may be. Though I am sure there are some tech people here could help you too.

Reply by LPJuan on 8/22/05 11:28pm
Msg #60962

When you run your virus/spyware be sure to follow the prompts- meaning be sure to put all the results into the quarantine folder. This takes those "suspicious" files into the folder and stops them from working. This is so you can see if your computer needs that file. If you are sure you do not need that file for another program then you can delete them completely. I know it's hard to explain, but it's a simple starting point. Otherwise, you might want to call the Best Buy Geek Squad.

Reply by janCA on 8/23/05 12:13am
Msg #60966

I subscribe to Norton Antivirus

and I never have a problem. KNOCK ON WOOD!! It's EOM and now that I've said I never have a problem, just watch. Ahhhhhhhh!

Reply by rfeliciano on 8/23/05 8:15am
Msg #60990

Spy Sweeper is the best!

Reply by Joan_NJ on 8/23/05 8:30am
Msg #60993

Do a google search for AVG. It's a free download and works great

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/23/05 8:39am
Msg #60995

I also use AVG, it's free and works great. Now if I could find a popup blocker that was the same. Popups drive me crazy.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 8/23/05 9:26am
Msg #61008

Change your browser to Firefox. It has a built-in popup blocker that works really great. And you can turn it on or off for each website.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/23/05 9:35am
Msg #61011

Thx Paw, I'll try it. N/M

Reply by PAW_Fl on 8/23/05 8:44am
Msg #60996

Try AVG. They have a free home user version. http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01

Reply by Lydia Esther/Fl on 8/23/05 9:23am
Msg #61006

How about Norton Antivirus ??????

Reply by CarolynCO on 8/23/05 9:26am
Msg #61007

Cherilyn,
I use Norton Professional. There is no need to purchase multiple software for virus checkers, ad blockers, firewalls -- everything is included in one package.

Reply by Lydia Esther/Fl on 8/23/05 11:08am
Msg #61042

To me , Norton is the Best !