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What's The Smallest, Fastest and Best AntiVirus?
Most anti-virus programs and Internet security suites are resource hogs that take up a sizable chunk of your hard drive, and consume dozens of megabytes of precious system RAM. But there's a new kid on the block, and Webroot SecureAnywhere 2012 is here to say that smaller is better. It's blazingly fast, too. But is it the best of the bunch when it comes to protecting you online? Read on and find out...
Continue reading "What's The Smallest, Fastest and Best AntiVirus?"...Is BitDefender the Best Antivirus?
"I saw an advertisment in a popular PC magazine claiming that BitDefender was the #1 ranked antivirus protection. It made me wonder how antivirus programs are tested, and if the results are truly objective. Who does these tests, and is BitDefender really the best antivirus program on the market?"
Continue reading "Is BitDefender the Best Antivirus?"...How to Run a Deep AntiVirus Scan
"My anti-virus software offers me the option to run a quick scan or a full scan. I've always run the quick scan, because that's the recommended setting. What does a full scan do, and how would I know if I need to do one?"
Continue reading "How to Run a Deep AntiVirus Scan"...AVG Internet Security 2012 - Review
The latest version of AVG's anti-virus and internet security software has arrived. And just as in the automobile world, their 2012 release is several months early. But is AVG ahead of their time, or have they ventured too far? Read my review of AVG 2012 to see what's new, and my take on the pros and cons of this release...
Continue reading "AVG Internet Security 2012 - Review"...Which Free AntiVirus Software is Best?
"I'm convinced that paying for anti-virus is a waste, so I've decided to dump Norton and go with a free program. I can't decide whether to go with Avast or AVG, since I have friends that swear by both of them. Is there any hard data on which is better at protecting against viruses?"
Continue reading "Which Free AntiVirus Software is Best?"...Free Anti-Virus For Windows 7
Free anti-virus programs for Windows 7 abound online, but if your anti-virus software has not been updated since 2009 it may have some incompatibilities with Windows 7. You should update to the latest version of your anti-virus program, at least. While you're at it, you may want to try one of these popular free anti-virus programs for Windows 7...
Continue reading "Free Anti-Virus For Windows 7"...How Good is AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011?
The big news about AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011 is that it now includes the same core virus-fighting engine of the expanded, paid version, AVG Internet Security 2011. For the first time, we can get independent lab tests reports on the free version of AVG. Find out how the free AVG Anti-Virus 2011 stacks up against the competition...
Continue reading "How Good is AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011?"...AntiMalware Doctor
"I'm usually very careful, but somehow I got infected with a program called AntiMalware Doctor, which is a fake security tool. Now I'm having trouble removing it. What do you recommend to get rid of this nasty virus?"
Continue reading "AntiMalware Doctor"...Antivirus for Smartphones?
"I have a Blackberry and an iPhone, and my wife has an Android smartphone. Do we need protection from viruses and malware, or are these devices immune from that kind of attack?"
Continue reading "Antivirus for Smartphones?"...AVG Rescue CD
You may not be able to boot your PC at all if you catch a really bad computer virus infection. That's when a free toolkit from the well-respected AVG Technologies antivirus and security software team can come to your rescue...
Continue reading "AVG Rescue CD"...More Than One Antivirus Program?
"I'm not sure which anti-virus program is installed on my computer. I think I might even have more than one. How can I find out which one I have, and is it good to have multiple anti-virus programs?"
Continue reading "More Than One Antivirus Program?"...Repair Vista or Windows 7
A hard drive glitch, virus, or other data catastrophe can delete or damage critical system files in any operating system. Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer new repair procedures not found in earlier versions of Windows. Here are a couple ways to attempt repairs of Vista and Windows 7 installations without having to reformat and reinstall Windows from scratch...
Continue reading "Repair Vista or Windows 7"...Fake Antivirus Software
"Recently I got a popup warning me that a virus had infected my computer, and I needed to download some antivirus program to get rid of it. I did so, and later discovered it was a very slick FAKE security tool that really messed things up. How can I avoid fake antivirus programs in the future?"
Continue reading "Fake Antivirus Software"...AVG 9 Review
AVG Technologies has been protecting computer users against viruses, spyware, and other malware since 1991. Its eponymous software, simply called "AVG" comes in a free version for personal "basic protection" use and a commercial version for "enhanced protection" use. The latest release is version 9. Let's take a look at AVG9 and see how it measures up to the security challenges looming online...
Continue reading "AVG 9 Review"...Avira Free Anti-Virus
"I'm confused by all the free antivirus products. I've read in some forums that Avira is the best, others claim that AVG or Avast is definitely the way to go. Which one do you recommend?"
Continue reading "Avira Free Anti-Virus"...Avast Free Anti-Virus
"It seems there are lots of choices for a free anti-virus program. My neighbor swears by Avast! Anti-Virus and says it's better than Avira, which I currently use. Is Avast! worth looking into, or are they all pretty much the same?"
Continue reading "Avast Free Anti-Virus"...AVG Review
Is your computer safe from viruses? Without the proper protection, your computer can catch a virus faster than you can recite your email address three times. Viruses can destroy files, compromise your privacy, and make you vulnerable to identity theft. What to do?
Continue reading "AVG Review"...Spyware or Virus?
"I had an anti virus program by McAfee but uninstalled because it was bogging my computer down. I now have anti spyware software, so do I still need to get an anti virus program? What is the difference between viruses and spyware? To me they seem very similar..."
Continue reading "Spyware or Virus?"...Remove PurityScan
"This PurityScan software is driving me crazy with popups. Spyware Doctor claimed to remove it, but after a restart it was back. Adaware and other spyware removal programs couldn't even detect it. Can you help me remove PurityScan from my computer?"
Continue reading "Remove PurityScan"...Secure Your Computer!
Cyberspace malefactors are enslaving millions of unsecured computers into zombie networks that are responsible for spewing out mountains of spam and attacking legitimate websites that oppose the spammers. Is your PC part of the problem? Find out now...
Continue reading "Secure Your Computer!"...Should I Buy Anti-Spyware or Anti-Virus Software?
"Should I run AVG, SpyBot, and other freeware, or should I pay for a supposedly better program? I read so much negative about every security program and I am quite confused about them. Some I hear are actually fakes. If they really are worth the money, I am willing to try them. Can you give me your opinion on the best anti-virus, anti-spyware and popup blockers?
Continue reading "Should I Buy Anti-Spyware or Anti-Virus Software?"...Is spoolsv.exe a Virus?
When I boot up, my ZoneAlarm firewall says that "Spooler SubSystem App is trying to access the internet via spoolsv.exe". I know that spoolsv.exe is the print queue manager in Windows. What I don't understand is why it would need to access the internet.
A google search reveals that several viruses exist with that name. My anti-virus program does not detect anything nor did the Trend Micro or Panda online virus detectors. Am I infected with a virus? If so, how do I detect and eliminate it?
Continue reading "Is spoolsv.exe a Virus?"...
