I am wondering if windows defender is any good..I want to download it but it might not be good so please tell me if it's good or bad..and what microsoft antivirus program that is free is a good program to use?? please help..and thanks ;)
Yes you should install it; Windows Defender is very good active (full time) spyware protection.
In addition to a active spyware protection you must have full time (active) virus protection and a firewall.
All the following programs are free.
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Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
or
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
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Full Time (Active) spyware protection and run a full scan.
If you do not have active spyware protection, install:
Windows Defender (Included with Vista) XP SP2, Vista
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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
Windows 2000 (Pro and Server), Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (Home and Pro), Windows Vista (32-bit)
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
SpywareBlaster 3.51: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
Windows All
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
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Install:
CCleaner:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Do not install optional toolbar.
Removes trafree microsoft antivirus downloadcking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
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Install either one not both:
Helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams.
McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
IE: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista (XP recommended)
Firefox: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Linux and Mac OS X
TrendProtect?
XP SP2, XP ProX64 SP1, Win 2000 SP4, Vista
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time and monthly:
Microsoft Update:
Run in "Custom Mode". Install everything, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.
Microsoft OneCare Live Safety Scan, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows 2000
Safety Scan for Windows Vista
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
Vista, XP, Win 2000, and Server 2003
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Rootkit Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
MS Windows 2000 (32-Bit) free microsoft antivirus downloador MS Windows XP (32-Bit)
F-Secure BlackLight
Windows 2000, XP (32 and 64-bit), 2003 Server (32 and 64-bit) and Vista (32-bit only)
Panda Anti-Rootkit
Windows 2000/XP
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Win NT 4.0 (SP 6a with IE 4.0), Win 2000 , XP, Server 2003
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
BitDefender Online Scanner
CA eTrust? PestScan
ESET Nod32 Online Scanner
Win 98/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Vista
ewido anti-spyware
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
McAfee - Free Scan
Panda Software - ActiveScan
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
Trend Micro? HouseCall
You can try this freeware but is not really the best, give it a try!
Besides W. Defender i would not recommend any other.
i say you should try everything once. they usually give u 30 days trial period. use up all those trial period, then move on to the free ones.
sure why not its fee and it works ..can try windows live one care free for 90 days ...has firewall spy/antivirus ...back up etc ...just type in windows live one care ...
yes.you should download.it's very good
you can try using it so you yourself could prove the stability of the software, but i dont use it yet though i have save a copy of installer..
i am using the latest AVG from it is good..but the one with "S" in the logo is somewhat expiring with the use, its only free for 30 days..im using now spyware terminator..as far as i am using it, i found out that it is the combination of two software in credibility: spybot kill & destroy and AVG.
try spyware terminator. also in filehippo..IT IS GENUINELY FREEware
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