ccleaner....not free for me!
03-05-2011, 04:12 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by btiny36
I use for virus protection Microsoft Essentials http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ it's really great and free...then I have 2 other programs (free) I use and they are great. These are reccommendations from my computer tech guy and he uses them all the time....
Malawarebytes:
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebyte...tag=rb_content;main
hope these help you and anyone else
Superantispyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Malawarebytes:
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebyte...tag=rb_content;main
hope these help you and anyone else
Superantispyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
03-05-2011, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
Yes it is a scam.. Just run your virus scan...and let it do it's job!
03-05-2011, 04:20 PM
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You can do all of the things yourself with the tools that are already in your computer under accessories-system tools-disc clean up and defragmenter. All you have to do is set your machine to defragment on a regular basis, automatically, and do a disc clean up on a regular basis(or when you think of it.
03-05-2011, 04:27 PM
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Go to Microsoft and download Microsoft Security Essentials. It is free and it works.
03-05-2011, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Quiltcamp
On this line -- can anyone tell my why my computer would suddenly tell me I don't have an audio program. I can't listen to any video at all now?? and yes my speakers are on.
03-05-2011, 06:26 PM
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There are severl antivirus fee options. I have AVG (free for home use pay for businesses) on PC and Avesta on my laptop. I also have CCleaner and also use Sybot. Do not buy antivirus save your money for material
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I wasn't following the other thread, but I'm guessing your talking about either virus' or spyware. If virus, there are no "free" options that I know about. Trust in only the known virus software vendors - McAfee, Norton, etc.
If spyware, there are a few free options. One is called "Spybot". I've used it for years. I know of a few corporations that use it and corporations as a general rules of thumb are VERY leary of ALL downloadable software.
Sue
If spyware, there are a few free options. One is called "Spybot". I've used it for years. I know of a few corporations that use it and corporations as a general rules of thumb are VERY leary of ALL downloadable software.
Sue
03-05-2011, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
You can do all of the things yourself with the tools that are already in your computer under accessories-system tools-disc clean up and defragmenter. All you have to do is set your machine to defragment on a regular basis, automatically, and do a disc clean up on a regular basis(or when you think of it.
03-05-2011, 06:59 PM
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Janice you are correct. Registry cleaners are for trained people who know what they are deleting. I tried that too. AVG free version has been great for us, but my IT just recommended the Microsoft Security Essentials which is free and has the virus protection and firewall you need. I still think I liked the AVG better as far as the menu goes.
03-05-2011, 07:00 PM
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You can also clean your temp files in your browser. Go tools and click on browsing history. It will let you choose the temp files to delete. Very easy.
03-05-2011, 07:02 PM
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My PC has a cleaner built in. Sounds like a scam to me too.Sorry this happened to you.
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