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Need help with security problem

12 years ago

It's my first time here. I have Windows XP. Without Microsoft Essentials I have no security system. I had a free one for a month. I can't afford to buy Norton or anything right now. What can I do? I'm getting weird ads I want to get rid of. My computer goes to something like rsvd often. TIA for your help.

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glib
12 years ago
Can you install Firefox? then Adblock or NoScript will give you some security. I use the latter.
mikie_gw
12 years ago
A not so well known free anti-virus program is '360 Total Security' www.360safe.com Very Impressive cloud based definitions from 5 antivirus companies.. Very simple and lightweight program.

You might also want to run something like the free version of an on demand scanner ... www.MalwareBytes.com
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DA_Mccoy
12 years ago
Any of the free three A's should serve you well; Avast, AVG, or Avira. They regularly are rated near equal.

just be sure it is the free version and not a "trial".

DA
aputernut
12 years ago
The best one bar non is AVG2014 Free Basic Version

Here is a link that might be useful: CNET
emma
12 years ago
Cnet will install other things on your PC, pay attention and remove check marks for stuff you don't want.

This post was edited by EmmaR on Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 16:15
ajames54
12 years ago
EmmaR got there ahead of me re CNET I wont download anything from them anymore..

MalwareBytes
Spybot
Ghostery
AVG
Avast
Adblock
are all excellent and can be run at the same time, I've used them all.

To the other programs add Clamwin.. it is free, open source, updated daily and its standalone version can be run from a USB thumb-drive. A nice option if something gets by the other stuff.
emma
12 years ago
I love Ghostery, it's the only way I have found to block google cookies. Love it.
zzackey
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks everyone!
DA_Mccoy
12 years ago
I think AJ54 might have meant either Avast or AVG, and that choice supported by the remaining non-conflicting applications.

I have never seen a recommendation for two AV's.

DA
ajames54
12 years ago
DA.. yes.. the ( \ ) key and the ( Enter ) key are sometimes too close together

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