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Antivirus
Okay, so my AVG Free already expired. I tried updating it but then this dialogue box appeared saying that the download cannot continue because some files were corrupt and everything.... Now I have a prob cuz my computer is infected with virus and I can't take it off!
I really, really need some advice on what antivirus to get as soon as possible. And please, I need a FREE one....
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Quote: "Okay, so my AVG Free already expired."
So a free program has expired on you...
Anyway, try uninstalling AVG then reinstalling it, if that doesn't work, try avast. The problem with these free antivirus programs is that they're passive scanners. (although I believe AVG has some active aspect to it) You need to actually purchase or **illegally download an active scanner such as Nortons Antivirus or Mcafee or even Kaspersky to keep the computer clean.
The problem with passive scanners is that you have to manually run them, this means that they can't catch a virus until it's on the system and/or running. Then, in some cases they can't get rid of it because it's being used by the OS and access to it has been denied. An active scanner will actively can you files and watch for viruses. It will get rid of them before they have a chance to do any damage.
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Spybot search and destroy
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The previous responded has some good suggestions about good, free antivirus solutions. Unfortunately, they might not work, because some viruses are smart enough to prevent the download of the very tools that can get rid of them. In that case, you would have three options:
(1) If you can identify what exact virus it is, there are often free tools you can download to get rid of specific viruses. However, this may not work, because one virus often opens a gateway for many more, so you may already have multiple infections.
(2) Bite the bullet and pay for an AV solution. There are some that have trial offers; perhaps you can get one of those, and end up paying only a small fee.
(3) The ultimate step to destroying a virus: wipe and reload. Of course, this only works if you can get your files backed up and if you have your installation discs and codes to rebuild your system. The good news is that usually (not always), a virus infects system files and registry, not things like documents, pictures, or mp3s. Therefore, you should be able to take a backup of your files as they are, and then reload them on a new install without re-infecting the system.
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Ok, here are two suggestions. The first may well be the best antivirus out there, if the awards they won have anything to say. Its called F- Secure. Use the trial version to clean your computer (last I downloaded they gave me a 6 month trial but I cant seem to see if they still give that long):
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Otherwise I would go for Avast. Its free and, I think, better than AVG. Here is the link to that:
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If I were you, I would clean the pc first with F- Secure just to make sure (I have seen that program handle some really nasty infections). Then install Avast when the trial ends.
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