Protection for computer......any recommendation?

[Elsie52]

Hi,

After being offline most of the day due to a virus......I need to protect my laptop.!!

Can anyone recommend a security programme. I have previously used MacAfee, but would like to try some other, preferably cheaper.

Any suggestions please.

[Never-In-Doubt]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

use free windows one?

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Whats your OS?

system requirements are here: ---> http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...gb&s=1#mainNav

p.s this is free and great - I use it all the time :-)

[jen_br]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

avg.

[Elsie52]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

Thanks Niddy and Jen

Will go with the one you use Niddy, my OS is Windows7.

Had an absolute nightmare today.....blue screen/red writing...and following message.

Warning....Your're in danger.....Computer is infected with spyware....blah blah.......it wouldn't let me do anything. Just kept getting 'Application cannot be executed. The file TCrdMain.exe is infected.' Everytime we tried running AVG or Malware it just kept bringing that message up, and constant blue screen. Had to do a system restore in safe mode, and then a Malware scan......so far everything back to normal now, but need to protect against it. I am not the most computer literate as well you know, but as I do all my banking online, its scary when everything goes belly up.!!!

[Never-In-Doubt]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

Thanks Niddy and Jen

Will go with the one you use Niddy, my OS is Windows7.

Had an absolute nightmare today.....blue screen/red writing...and following message.

Warning....Your're in danger.....Computer is infected with spyware....blah blah.......it wouldn't let me do anything. Just kept getting 'Application cannot be executed. The file TCrdMain.exe is infected.' Everytime we tried running AVG or Malware it just kept bringing that message up, and constant blue screen. Had to do a system restore in safe mode, and then a Malware scan......so far everything back to normal now, but need to protect against it. I am not the most computer literate as well you know, but as I do all my banking online, its scary when everything goes belly up.!!!

I also use Win7 and strongly recommend the free Essentials - its actually really good for a freebie

[Elsie52]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

I also use Win7 and strongly recommend the free Essentials - its actually really good for a freebie

Downloaded and up and running.

Thanks Niddy

[Numpty Monkey]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

I use Microsoft Security Essentials
and I've just got that "spyware warning" it turned off auto protect, and gave me all that writing aswell.

I booted up in "Safe Mode" (press the F8 key when booting up), selectedBoot in Safe Mode with network connection.
Updated Malwarebytes, ran a scan and that got rid of it

[billypre]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

Microsoft Security Essentials
Avast FREE anti-virus
Malwarebytes

[caspar]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

AVG free antivirus - been using for years and never once had a virus.

Spyaware - anti spyware

Good source to read for impartial reviews is the Computeractive website. Good advice in plain, understandable English.

[5corpio]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

you can get them also from: Cnet.co.uk FREE Virus programs (and trials) - Panda is Free trial

My 12 mth Freebie McFee from the online banking expired this year, and i couldn've downloaded again another 12 mth free, But decided to buy this time - Kaspersky 2011 complete £25 3 pc license or £35 for 1 user (Duh) - i wanted Kasperky Pure - but they didn't have in stock

Running Vista Home Premium _Win7 can wait -

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

I am currently running the trial of kaspersky pure.

[5corpio]

Re: Protection for computer......any recommendation?

I am currently running the trial of kaspersky pure.

whats it like? as i wanted to get that, but needed it asap, pcworld didn't have any, argos either. and Play.com did and was also cheaper. But would have to wait 2 days though to get it lol