Is A Spyware Programme Really Neccessary If You Already Have An Anti-virus Installed

Apr 23, 2008

Is a spyware programme really neccessary if you already have an anti-virus installed?

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Microsoft Security Essentials And Anti-virus Programme

Nov 28, 2009

I have just installed the above and updated the latest definititons, and as someone who knows, not a lot re.computers,does that mean it takers the place of an anti-virus programme? I have AVG installed and I'm happy with it. I'm not sure if the above will conflict with AVG as it says MSE it is a virus and spyware scanner.

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Installed CA Anti-virus: No Boot

Sep 2, 2009

My new laptop arrived this afternoon. I turned it on, it was working fine. I'm using Vista Home Premium. I installed CA Anti-virus software and after the installation my computer restarted. Since then, I haven't been able to get to the desktop. I get the BSOD with an arrow. After about 30 seconds displaying the BSOD, it automatically reboots and repeats the cycle continuously. I've tried F8 upon restart and chose last known configuration but I get the same BSOD. I also tried to get into safe mode but after choosing the option it goes back to the BSOD.....................

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Windows Defender, Installed Spybot, Spywareblaster, Avg Virus And Spyware Scanner Running In Real Time

Jun 16, 2008

would people be so kind as to give me their opinion on windows defender, is it efficient and effective, do i need it to run in real time. i already have installed spybot, spywareblaster, avg virus and spyware scanner running in real time.

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Malware Detections Of Free Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware

Jun 10, 2008

Donna over at Calendar of Updates has posted a second test regarding the viability of free anti-malware and free anti-spyware programs - Malware Detections of Free Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware. see Malware Detections of Free Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware - Calendar Of Updates

For those who don't know, Donna also previously posted another test, Rogue Detections: Old, Not So Old and New Threats see Rogue Detections (old, not so old, new threats) by malware scanners - Calendar Of Updates

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Best 64 Bit Anti Spyware

Jun 3, 2007

I just found out that one of the top anti spyware has support for 64 bit Vista !

Sunbelt Software is pleased to announce that CounterSpy 2.5 RC (build 1027) is now available for download:

Code: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/spyware/CounterSpy/CSC.2.5.1027.0.exe

System Requirements

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher IBM Compatible 400MHZ Computer with at least 128MB of RAM Windows 2000 Pro SP3 or greater, Windows XP (Pro, Home, Tablet, or Media), Windows 2003 Server (incl. SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit

200MB of available free space on your hard drive......

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Anti-Malware And Anti-Virus: Should I Be Utilizing An Anti-Malware Program

Sep 28, 2009

I'm currently using AVG free. Should I be utilizing an Anti-Malware program, also?

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Anti Virus: Filter Mail For Virus

Jun 14, 2008

I have uninstalled MacAfee and Windows Mail now works fine. Do I need to install something else instead? My internet provider, British Telecom, claim to filter my mail for virus and I have the Mailwasher spam
programme.

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Anti Virus Can Not Removing: Virus SysWOW64

Apr 14, 2009

Ive been searching everywhere for answers i have vista home premium with windows live care anti virus in perfect condition and it detected something trying to connect to the internet. This monster devil thing icon beside it told me right away...trouble and also the random numbers...By looking in the settings of my anti virus i found that i blocked 4 of them so far ive scanned with my anti virus 2 times and 3 times with spybot search and destroy AND ran a ccleaner.It's still there...I just want to get rid of this once and for all but what in God's name is it!

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The Security Center Has Not Recorded An Anti-spyware Product.

Jan 31, 2010

I have Microsoft windows defender installed.
In Vista's Reliability and Performance Monitor, I continually get this message:"The security center has not recorded an anti-spyware product."
on control panel->security, defender is recognized!
the defender update/work fine...
how do i get rid of the above "error" in In Vista's Reliability and Performance Monitor?

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Free Anti Spyware Program That Runs Well With Vista Home Premium

Jun 3, 2008

Need a good free anti spyware program that runs well with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over, not thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought may be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior to installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal, great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once again the problems began. Is there a good alternative Anti Spyware program that is recommended ?

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Anti-spyware : Is It Okay To Leave Window's Defender's Real-time Protection Turned On

May 29, 2008

I have McAfee Internet Security Suite. I know how much most of you detest it, but I paid for a three-year subscription and I'm keeping it. Is it okay to leave Window's Defender's real-time protection turned on, or will it conflict with the McAfee?

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Windows Defender Defend Against Spyware Virus

May 18, 2008

PbDeNuIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl> Now that I'm using Windows Vista Business, I am using the included Windows Defender program. What does Windows Defender defend against? Spyware and Viruses? How come it never finds anything?

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Free Anti Virus

Dec 14, 2008

I'm nearing the end of my subscription with Norton and I don't want to re-new it as i am not a fan of the software no more.

I am planning on using Windows Defender to scan my PC etc and using Windows Firewall.

Can anyone recommend free anti virus/spyware software for my laptop which is running Windows Vista Premium.

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Free Available Anti Virus

Mar 15, 2009

I want to download the Free anti virus for my Vista, but im wondering which is the best?

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Safe Anti Virus?

Mar 11, 2009

which anti virus is best and doesn't makes PC slower.the problem is disk cleaners or anti viruses sometimes removes some vital system files or registry keys or some programs after virus scan don't work.for example my Kasper anti virus deleted a file as torjen than blue screen started to comes after booting and couldn't able to boot vista again so had to format it.looking for a anti virus that has everything and doesn't have risk after deleting the files that it detects as virus or Trojan.

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Anti-virus Settings

Jun 14, 2008

I am attempting to load AVG onto my computer, but every time I do, it tells me I'm already running an anti-virus program, and I know it's not a good idea to run two at the same time. I previously had the CA Anti-Virus Suite, but I've uninstalled that program successfully. The only other thing I can think of is the McAfee VirusScan which came with Vista, but I assume was just a free trial and is now out-of-date. How do I find out what the computer thinks I'm still running? And if it is this McAfee trial, how do I get rid of it? I don't see that option anywhere.

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Can't Install Any Anti-Virus

Apr 21, 2009

I addition to the problems I sent before, I can't install any Anti-Virus. For ex., I tried McCAFEE Total Protection 2008 and 2009 and Kaspersky 2009. The problem is when I install anyone of them, I can no more have Internet connection. HOw can I solve it?

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Windows 7 Will Have An Anti-virus Program

Apr 27, 2009

Any idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?

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Anti Virus Package, Replace

Nov 11, 2009

My McAfee package is soon to expire. I want to replace it with a good free package.
I was thinking about Avast.

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Anti Virus Program Questions. (AVG?)

Apr 14, 2010

I have a question about anti virus programs.

Recently I had some trouble with malware and came to realize how truly useless McAfee is, as my friend put it "its a DCS anti virus (doesn't catch ****)".

A few people recommended AVG and after doing some research it seems to be the way to go.

I was wondering what your opinions on AVG are and if there is anything else I could use to keep my comp safe. (I have ad block plus for firefox and malwarebytes but thats all. I feel bad for not being more careful with my poor machine, it's been abused)

Another thing. Would it be smart to just go ahead and remove McAfee from my computer completely after I get a new virus program?

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Installing Symantec Anti-Virus

Mar 7, 2010

I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium (SP2) (32-bit) on a Toshiba Satellite A215. I'm trying to install Symantec Endpoint Protection (32-bit) that I downloaded from the ACERT website for home use. (Unmanaged, typical install). For some reason, it gets to: Removing System Registry Values in the install process, then says, "Rolling back action," and cancels the install. It says, "The wizard was interrupted before Symantec Endpoint Protection could be completely installed. Your system has not been modified. To complete
installation at another time, please run setup again." I have restarted and tried again, same thing.

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Anti Virus Not Work Properly

Mar 18, 2009

I have found Bitdefender is slow on my machine, and would like to transfer it to another. If I put in the old code will it work?

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Anti Virus 2008: Cannot Be Removed With Ununstallers

May 26, 2008

This application dropped in on my computer while my son (age 15) was on line. It offered a FREE a/virus scan which he accepted. However when it came to the remove part he found that this would cost money so he declined. Now I am desperately trying to rid myself of this curse. I cannot open any downloads or anything else without this warning me that I must remove viruses with this prog before any further progress can be made. I cannot be removed with my ununstallers, nor with its own. Equally I cannot get system restore to do its tricks,This is a really bad one.

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Anti Virus Programs Conflict With Vista

Mar 19, 2009

does anyone have any reviews on Kaspersky? I was running PCtools firewall plus - but my dell rep said that it will conflict with vista - running dell Inspiron 530 gateway. I also have avast running - would I need both (I disabled windows antivirus but have defender running)

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Destroyed Everything In The Control Panel : Need Anti Virus

Sep 19, 2008

My computer keeps shutting down and destroyed everything in the Control Panel. I'm using (IE & FF3) and they keep shutting down. I ran AVG and it shows that I have an infected virus "win32/Heur". I don't have anthying important saved on my labtop that I care about. I basically use it for surfing the net. I purchased it 4 months ago. My questions are. It did not come with the Installation Disk(s), It was pre-installed. How can I re-install everything that if it was the same way when I purchased it? If I reinstall (reformat), will my labtop still be infected with the virus?

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Windows Security Centre Saying Don't Have An Anti Virus

Mar 23, 2008

i have avg free antivirus on my computer and it updates and checks every time i turn my computer on but windows security centre is saying i don't have an anti virus. also is says windows defender is turned off but i can't work out how to turn it on.

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Uninstalling Anti Virus, Checking The Security

Mar 23, 2008

The AVG anti virus free trial has ended so I have tried to remove the program using the 'unistall a program' feature on my laptop. It seem to remove sucessfully but when checking the security, it still shows AVG as running. Is there anything you can suggest to remove the program before I install a new anti virus??

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Anti Virus Deleted File Name: Wininet.dll

Apr 6, 2008

I had a problem with a virus. My anti-virus deleted a file named "wininet.dll". The only way i could solve the problem was instaling again te vista. But now i have two versions of it. With the second version i repaired the first one and i want to keep it because i have all the software installed on it. How can i uninstall te second version?

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OpenAL + Kaspersky Anti-Virus = Riskware

Nov 26, 2008

Anyone know why Kaspersky Anti-Virus sees the lastest version of Creative Labs' OpenAL (oalinst.exe) as malware/riskware? I had on old copy of openal and it was detected as malware/riskware, so I re-downloaded it from Creative Labs' website here: Home - OpenAL, and it too gives the same warning under Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7. I use 3DMark06 under vista64 and it requires the latest version of OpenAL to run.

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Norton Anti Virus 2008 Blocked

Jun 28, 2008

I keep getting the warning from Norton that it has blocked an intrusion attempt by "MS ASN1 Integer Overflow TCP". What does this mean and what can I do to stop it?

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