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- Antivirus
- Which is the best antivirus for Home use?I have used Norton Kspersky and NOD32. The first two take up some RAm and the third hardly detects threats[may be dats just a feeling, still!]I have a Intel P4 3.0GHz machine with Intel motherboard and 512mb ram.well i never!use anything other than...
- Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, ramuvr85@..., AVG, antivirus
- Discussion threads 2007-11-14
- laptop shutdown when cmd launch/open
- My laptop running in WinXP SP2 got infected by possible trojan. When cmd prompt is launch, either by Start->Run or via the cmd prompt in the program menu. I have scanned my laptop with different AV such as symantec, AVG and different spyware such as ad-aware 7, spy-bots and AVG...
- Tags: Notebooks, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, fqies_bry@..., laptop computer, AVG
- Discussion threads 2007-11-12
- Antispyware
- What is the best software?There are many out there. Management came to me one day and asked me to test Spybot Search&Destroy and Adaware. Thus far, it seems that neither is better than the other.My favoriteIs Spybot S&D. But I guarantee that you will hear about everyone's personal favorite.It's...
- Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, dtman, SpyBot, AVG, Ewido, anti-spyware, jdclyde
- Discussion threads 2007-11-09
- AVG problems
- I'm having a problem getting avg free to work on my computer. When I restart the computer it tells me that I need to either reload or enter the licence numnber. I can't enter the licence number because I can't open AVG. So I click on reinstall. While reinstalling it...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, nu4ever, AVG
- Discussion threads 2007-11-08
- mozilla firefox hijack problems (i think )
- hiok how can i explain this!my home page with firefox is google which is ok it is not compromised and when I do a search I get my answers as normal. That part is fine!!However when I click on an individual search result from the google list, the link doesn't...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network security, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Spyware, Viruses and worms, Web browsers, Mozilla Corp., silverdoller@..., firewall, AVG, antivirus, CCleaner
- Discussion threads 2007-11-03
- Task Manager
- I wanna ask about Task Manager under Performance Tab the CPU usage history reach 100%. What should I do to lower the CPU usage history it may cause my machine very slow. Is there any way or any services to stop with? By the way the running programs is Mozilla...
- Tags: Web browsers, dbachelor@..., CPU, CPU Usage History, AVG, Task Manager
- Discussion threads 2007-10-14
- update AVG anti virus with defination files
- i have no internet at my home so how can i update my AVG anti virus without internetHere's a solution for you . . .I answered this problem back in May, here's the link to the post:http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=222648&messageID=2234430You will still have to get access to the internet from somewhere though.So I'm...
- Tags: temp_tata20000@..., AVG Anti-viru, AVG, Internet, antivirus
- Discussion threads 2007-10-03
- After XP Clean install on your personal comp, What apps do you add?
- I'm doing a clean Win XP install its been a while on my personal computer. This gives me a chance to start over with my applications etc.What apps do you always add after your clean installs? besides Office or open office?-thanksWell, for starters . . .1. a third...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Web browsers, craig.schuff@..., AVG, Microsoft Office, clean install, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-09-25
- Help remove virus / pop up spam please!
- HELP! I think my computer WinXPhas a virus. I keep getting annoying (aren't they all) pop ups in IE (v7), and McAfee keeps warming with removal messages they keep coming back. Unable to remove with McAfee, Spybot, Ada-aware and hijackthis. Probably need to go into Windows registery to get rid...
- Tags: Backups, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, webbysk, McAfee Inc., McAffe, AVG, virus
- Discussion threads 2007-09-24
- Speed up my PC Gaming performance
- How can I speed up my PC on gaming coz i feel kind slow like when I play MOHA and Lost planet extreme it legging. My comp set is CPU C2 duo 2.4G, ATI1650 SERIES 256 DDR3, 1G DDR800. dO I need to add RAM?Yes and....I play games alot, on...
- Tags: Games, roc2x@..., game, RAM, AVG, PC
- Discussion threads 2007-09-24
- Trojan SHeur, TrendMicro, AVG
- First, my details :-Windows version : XP-pro SP2 (patched, confirmed with Secunia site inspector)AVG version and virus db version : 7.5.487 and 269.13.21/1010Other antivirus software installed : nilOther protection software installed : AVG anti-spyware 7.5, ZoneAlarm free 6.5.737.000, ProcessGuard free 3.405I had bought a Western Digital external harddisc in Feb...
- Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows XP, abanerji, AVG, TrendMicro, WDSync, trojan horse
- Discussion threads 2007-09-16
- Going from dial-up to DSL - what extra security precautions should I take?
- My phone company is finally offering DSL at a decent rate ($19.95, only $4 a month more than my dial-up).I'm running XP Home SP2 with McAfee anti-virus, ZoneAlarm software firewall, and Search and Destroy for malware. All are set to update automatically weekly. I normally turn my system...
- Tags: Firewalls, Spyware, adware & malware, Routers & switches, Network technology, Network security, Palmetto, DSL, hardware firewall, security, AVG, McAfee Inc., firewall
- Discussion threads 2007-08-17
- Which Antivirus & Antispyware software do you think is the most effective?
- I am using AVG Antivirus and AVG Antispyware now, but I don't think they are the most effective. I am looking for the most effective free one.By the way, this is not a question and everyone can just express their opinions here.Please also state why the software that you have...
- Tags: Viruses and worms, Tools & Techniques, SECURITY, irvinlimweiquan@..., AVG, antivirus, software
- Discussion threads 2007-08-11
- Free Security Tools - Why ?
- I use some free security tools - AVG, CCleaner - but somehow feel somewhat uncomfortable that I'm being spied on. The recent assemblage of "Ten Free Security Utilities ..." put together by TechRepublic is really quite amazing. I don't consider myself a paranoid type however, how can someone with...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, valoisr@..., AVG, security tool, tool
- Discussion threads 2007-08-07
- AVG 7.5 Update-Internal Database is out of date; cannot update
- The program said Internal Virus Database is out of date but I just download AVG 2 days ago... when I try to update it, it pop up a box that said " your AVG program already has the latest updates installed and is fully up to date. Remember to check...
- Tags: leona_o8@..., AVG
- Discussion threads 2007-07-19
- "Operation Could Not Be Completed" When Using Add Printer Wizard
- I have been using a printer and a fax program for some time until now, when they just disappeared from the Printers & faxes folder.I cannot print or fax from any program now. In the Add printer wizard I try to add a printer and I get the comment"Operation Could...
- Tags: Printers, alanbradley@..., fax, printer, Add Printer Wizard, Add Printer, AVG
- Discussion threads 2007-07-09
- Windows will not boot after getting "something bad has happened" msg
- Let me preface this with: "I am not technically savy." I turned my PC on expecting to see my Windows XP media center version loading. Instead I saw a message, "Something bad has happened" which referenced AVG 7.5 (My anti-virus program) The wording was a shocker. You can feel your...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows XP, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, redf1shbluef1sh@..., AVG, computer, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-07-06
- AVG Anti-Rootkit Free: The Right Tool for the Job?
- Grisoft has developed quite a following with its free (for personal, non-commercial use) security applications, and for good reason. AVG anti-virus and anti-spyware programs use little overhead and have proven effective at combating common malware. The security products have racked up a number of awards and accolades as a result.Now...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Recruitment & Selection, Viruses and worms, Grisoft, tool, AVG, AVG Anti-Rootkit Free, AVG Anti-Rootkit, security application, anti-spyware, job, malware, antivirus, security, software
- Image galleries 2007-07-01
- 10 things to look for in an anti-spyware application
- So - What Do We Think is the Best, Plus: Resource Usage & Removal UtilitiesGreat article. So, who has an opinion on a product that meets these criteria?And - it's one thing to find spyware, but at what cost to ongoing system performance? And, the next challenge is to remove...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Ontario Canada, anti-spyware, spyware, AVG
- Discussion threads 2007-06-25
- Home Page Address Tab Disabled?
- Please Help...i have a problem on my internet explorer 5 - properties - HomePage Tab... I can't change the address. is it disabled??? i've noticed that the default address was changed to "thecoolpics.com" so I search for what is it. I have found out that it was a virus...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, INTERNET, Microsoft Windows, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, warlock0508@..., virus, General Tab, AVG
- Discussion threads 2007-06-24
