so the **** finally got to my computer. (the thousands of songs i download probably had something to do with it too..)

my comp is ****in up...i dont think its a virus, but the ***** running REALLLY slow, and i have pop ups every now and then....so what are the best programs for this? ad-aware sucks dick. it never finds anything...whats good? spyware doctor? winpatrol?

also, are there any free/good virus protection programs?

 

Get avast for antivirus, it's free and you can get it at avast.com. For spyware go to bestbuy and buy Spysweeper. It's $40 I believe.

Just so you know, spyware is a much bigger threat than viruses these days since the creators actually benefit from it.

 

what kind of memory you have and how much of your harddrive is used up? that may have something to do with it too

 

As much as I like to look at naken women, I avoid these sites like the plague. They f up your computer terribly. When I get links from some of my bastard friends, I don't even click on them anymore.
Go to wwww.hitmanpro.com. It will take hours, but will clean everything.

 

First things first... reboot your computer then I would goto this website and do a full scan.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Youll also want to download adaware and search and destroy and do full scans as well.

 

^ yeah greg told me about hitman pro..said it was good

i also got tune up utilities, which does ALOT ..so with hitman and tune up utilities..i think ill be good

all the new zune software slowed my **** down alot too..

 

If your system is that bad, try to go back to a RESTORE point where it was running OK...like a few months back. If it is that bad, might be time for a Factory Restore or wipe the hard drive and start over.

I use AVG for a antivirus...its free.

I use SpySweeper for SPAM and pop ups...awesome product.

I need to find a FREE Anti-virus for Windows Vista. My new laptop came with a free upgrade and I haven't looked to find a free one. I won't upgrade until I find one.

 

Ad-Aware for scanning little annoying files. Works very well.

Trend Micro internet security. $55 at BestBuy, but you can get it for $20 all over EBay. Best Anti-Virus out there imo.

 

clean up some unneccessary clutter with ccleaner.com

 

spybot is the best...

 

I got a damm bug on my home puter that is preventing me from opening MSCONFIG. I will try hitman and see what it does.

 

Trendmicro Internet Security 2007 for the win!


I used Spysweeper for about 2 years, it does a great job and removing stuff.. but sometimes it can use a little too much resources to run. I love the Trendmicro software though.. and the IS comes with their anti-spyware program.

 

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That is actually the easiest thing to do and usually gets the best results. I've used it a few times. Just go back to the day before you had problems and presto. Plus I use adaware and spybot too. Plus my new "McAfee Security Center" Antivirus does a great job scanning those questionable sites and lets you know what to expect. If it is really bad for making changes to your computer it will protect you. Plus I do a cookie clean up everyday..

 

You were the one that showed me. After 100% loving IS, i've spread it to many friends! $20 on Ebay gets you the full version.