Software Free Antivirus Reviews

The Best Antivirus for 2013 http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp
AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 http://download.cnet.com/AVG-AntiVirus-Free-2013/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013 Review http://www.laptopmag.com/best-antivirus-software/bitdefender-review.aspx
Best Free Antivirus 2012 http://bestantivirus2013.org/best-free-antivirus-2012/
Avira Free Antivirus 2013 User Reviews http://download.cnet.com/Avira-Free-Antivirus-2013/3640-2239_4-12871715.html
Free Antivirus Reviews 2013 http://best-free-antivirus-reviews.blogspot.com/
AVG Anti-Virus FREE 2013 http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409393,00.asp
2013 Antivirus Reviews http://www.security-faqs.com/2013-antivirus-reviews -
Looks like AVG and Avira made it again with Avira slightly ahead. Bitdefender is a good second or backup. - What is your choice and opinion ?? Which free antivirus do you use ?? - - hope this helps falcon

 

Why didn't you mention Unthreat Antivirus? It's a free antivirus too and it doesn't slow down my computer while running which I can't say about a lot of the antiviruses above.

 

I have used Microsoft essentials on my computer and my fathers for a few years now and no problems

 

Not familiar with unthreat antivirus. Will check on it.
falcon

 

reviews of unthreat:
http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/UnThreat-AntiVirus-Free-Edition-201169,.html
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mixed reviews. I feel that adding the system they are using would help the reviews. It seems using win 7 it gives problems but not sure about all systems. Because mixed reviews (some good and some bad) they should include O.S. for better understanding.
The review is for 2012
Note: Karmans checked it on Win 7
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falcon

 

Problems with Lavasoft Safesearch
admin Trojan Removal Tools 2012-11-15
Safesearch.lavasoft.com is a fake search engine promoted by a so-called browser toolbar that’s actually a badware trojan. Safesearch.lavasoft.com is associated with nasty browser hijacking infections that include Google Redirect Virus, ZeroAccess rootkit, Google Results Hijacker etc. Safesearch.lavasoft.com is either advertised as a browser helper or bundled with legitimate downloads. When computer owners try to open a specific site or a new tab, they often are redirected to Safesearch.lavasoft.com site in spite of using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Safesearch.lavasoft.com might be installed when users clicking on some executable file on harmful websites or install a program that has Safesearch.lavasoft.com toolbar configuration. Safesearch.lavasoft.com a high risk to the safety of your personal information and should be removed from the system immediately.
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falcon

 

Problem with Trojan Removal Tools - cost $ 29.-
Looking to find equivalent tools FREE
I presently have this trojan and Information getter (another trojan) which needs removal so I am searching for a free removal tool which works. I will know by experience.
I will reply as soon as I find the answer and check it out and verify it is functional (removes the trojans)
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falcon

 

Adware.Getter Description

Adware.Getter is a dangerous adware parasite. Once installed, Adware.Getter is able to display
several bogus advertisement messages that could redirect you to a malicious site or initiate
the download of malware. Adware.Getter is a security risk to personal information stored on
your system.

Aliases

Trojan.Win32.Downloader.14336.EA [ViRobot]
suspected of Downloader.Zlob.3 (paranoid heuristic [VBA32]
Trojan/Puper [TheHacker]
Trojan.DL.Zlob.jih [Rising]
probably a variant of Win32/TrojanDownloader.Obfus [NOD32]
Trojan.Zlob.HL.1 [McAfee-GW-Edition]
Puper.gen [McAfee]
PossibleThreat!019258 [Fortinet]
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Zlob.bjo [F-Secure]
TrojWare.Win32.TrojanDownloader.Zlob.bjo [Comodo]

More aliases (142)
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both of these were picked up downloading free anti-virus, anti-adware, anti-malware.
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falcon

 

I have been checking for "free removal tool". Beware of "Free Download" or "Free Scan". Most will list a lot of infections then tell you to remove with registration which costs about $29.- This is what Ishkey is talking about. Honest software does not use these scams. My website is "Free Tutorials" so I check many sites for honest free software and because of this, I get more than average problems, so I check for "Free Solutions" to those problems. I am constantly checking for free solutions and free software for my site. I list some of the better ones on this forum. Also because I check free anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-adware, anti-malware, etc. I receive many of the junkware that is on the internet. So I need to be able to remove them, thus I can suggest free ways to correct the solution. When I am unable to find good free software, then we resort to the manual removal (which needs step-by-step instructions with illustrations because of the chance of removing important files from the OS or registry). I have restored my system, repaired my system, and reloaded my system several times to correct problems. But, I am always looking for a better way to do this.
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hope this helps
falcon

 

To remove spyware (or other malware manually) use the Registry Editor (regedit)
Do not remove any files until you get a list of the malware files (spyware, adware, etc.) from a reliable source.
We will give you several good sources for the files associated with different malware.
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Read this before proceeding with any manual removal.
Usage of Regedit

Regedit, also known as Registry Editor, is a Windows operating system utility that lets you
modify your computer's registry file -- a database of drivers and data related to the programs
on your computer. Regedit lets you make changes to the data through a user-friendly interface
instead of using a text editor. Your system's registry keeps Windows working properly. It also
contains data related to fonts, colors and how your system's Desktop displays.

Read more: Regedit - How To Information | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/regedit/#ixzz2M8r8mObD


What Is Regedit?

Regedit is a file that runs the Registry Editor on computers that run the Microsoft Windows
operating system. The Registry Editor stores settings and values for the computer's operating
system, hardware, software and users. The file regedit.exe is located in the Windows directory
on the hard disk (C when viewing the contents of "My Computer." Regedit allows a user to view
registry entries as well as edit and make changes to various registry values.

Read more: Regedit - How To Information | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/regedit/#ixzz2M8t60Dms

How To Use Regedit
http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/how-to-use-regedit.html

Windows registry information for advanced users
from: Microsoft Support
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986

Learn How to Use the Windows Registry Editor (Regedit) in One Easy Lesson
http://www.techsupportalert.com/con...s-registry-editor-regedit-one-easy-lesson.htm

How to Delete Spyware Keys with Regedit
http://www.ehow.com/how_4967391_delete-spyware-keys-regedit.html

Remove spyware from Registry
http://thespywareremovalguide.com/remove-spyware-from-registry.html
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Warning - Warning - Warning: Do not remove any registry files until you get a list of the files associated with the malware. Several reliable antivirus companies will give the list of current malware and the files associated with them.
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from Kasprinsky
http://www.securelist.com/en/descriptions
http://www.securelist.com/en/glossary
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more later
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hope this helps
falcon

 

ishkey is right. Better to prevent installation of malware than try to remove it. I have not tried the partition method but will soon. Meanwhile I will continue to look for the best free method of removal.
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Malware Removal
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

Vista & Windows 7 Malware Removal/Cleaning Procedure
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=139681

HijackThis 2.0.4
Trend Micro Inc - 1.34MB (Freeware)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/

HijackThis inspects your computers browser and operating system settings to generate a log file
of the current state of your computer. Using HijackThis you can selectively remove unwanted
settings and files from your computer. Because the settings identified in a HijackThis log file
can belong to both legitimate software and unwanted malware, it is important to use extreme
caution when choosing to removing anything using HijackThis.

Virus, Spyware, & Malware Removal Guides
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/

HijackThis Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-use-hijackthis/

How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-remove-a-trojan-virus-worm-or-malware/
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Prevention is better than a cure, but if you are already infected and your anti-virus doesn't work or your removal tool doesn't work, these are some free methods that may work.
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First, find the name of the spyware (or virus, or...) by checking the address bar (sometimes they show their name) then research that name and copy the list of files they use. Then, and only then, can you use the manual method.
Usually the manual method gets all the infected files.
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hope this helps
falcon
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P.S. I removed the infected files by system restore and reloading the uninfected software (firefox, the latest version)
I will be checking my registry for any remaining infections.

 

Microsoft Security Essentials Tanks Another Antivirus Test
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none...s-tanks-another-antivirus-test?obref=obinsite

Microsoft Security Essentials is free, which is great, but its protection has been getting
slammed in antivirus tests in the last few months.
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hope this helps
falcon

 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/231542/superantispyware_free_edition.html

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition
By Preston Gralla, PCWorld

Aug 8, 2011 1:00 PM

Note: This review addresses v4.0 of the software.

One anti-spyware program isn't enough. This useful program does a thorough job of scanning your system for dangers, and then whacks any it finds. SuperAntiSpyware
scans not just your files and memory, but your Registry as well in search of potential dangers. It doesn't offer real-time protection, but it's a worthy addition to your anti-spyware arsenal.

--Preston Gralla
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Note: One anti-spyware program isn't enough.
I used SuperAntispyware. I have a 1TB hard disk and system @ 3.1GHz
Scan time (53:50 min) - detected and removed several spyware intrusions.
Did not get them all, but system speed improved considerably.
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falcon

 

I used Emsisoft Anti Malware (A2 squared). It took (1hr 20min) to scan my system -
detected and removed several different intrusions. Did not get them all.
Will be checking more 'free anti malware' programs.
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falcon
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Note: Virus - Spyware - Adware - etc. are different and require different programs (software) to detect and remove.
SuperAntispyware and Emsisoft Anti Malware removed a lot of 'Trojans' but not much 'Adware'.

 

I used Spybot - Search & Destroy. Required aprox 17 min. Found several malware intrusions. Removed some.
Malware intrusions:
* PUPSC
* CoreMetrics
* DoubleClick
* FastClick
* Mediaplex
* SweetIM
* Win32.Agent.PSD
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falcon

 

Malware by Name:

PUPSC
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=34179
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PUP stands for (Potentially Unwanted Program). It is not necessarily a threat but some registry
cleaners can be problematic in cleaning up registry entries. In addition some paid for registry
cleaners are just scams.

Registry Cleaners, not recommended
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=30038
Why I don’t use registry cleaners Ed Bott’s Windows Expertise
http://www.edbott.com/weblog/archives/000643.html
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cure metrics
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/marketing-solutions/coremetrics/
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Coremetrics is now part of IBM Enterprise Marketing Management
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double click
http://www.ehow.com/how_4882019_remove-doubleclick-adware.html
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DoubleClick is a common tracking cookie placed onto your computer by various websites. Once
it's there, the parent company can retrieve it and you may start receiving pop-up ads and
emails based on the tracking information. To avoid this, you need to regularly remove
DoubleClick tracking cookies. You can make the process a part of your regular spyware prevent
routine with some easy steps.
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fast click
http://www.ehow.com/how_5152294_remove-mediafastclick.html
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Media.fastclick (also known as Fastclick Tracking Cookie, Fast Click, FastClick Cookies, and
Ads Fastclick) is a tracking cookie that infects your system and tracks your browsing habits.
It then targets your computer with pop-up ads based on the collected information. It's not a
virus or a spyware, but this cookie still gathers your private data, which can be dangerous.
Remove it as soon as you can.
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media plex
http://www.spywareremove.com/removeMediaplex.html
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Mediaplex is a tracking cookie that monitors your Internet activity and gathers your personal
information as you surf the web. This information may be retrieved by the parent company,
without your consent.
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SweetIM
http://www.ehow.com/how_5021851_remove-sweetim.html
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SweetIM is a program that was designed to enhance the instant messaging experience. It enables
you to add additional fun smileys and winks to your messages. It is compatible with MSN and
Yahoo! Messenger, but the contacts you are messaging can only view the special smileys if they
have SweetIM installed on their computers as well. Eventually, after the novelty has worn off,
you may find yourself wanting to remove SweetIM from your computers Whether the SweetIM
installation has caused problems with your machine, or you just want to free up space, removing
it is quick and easy.
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Win32.Agent.PSD
http://www.removevirus.org/threats/win32.php?cid=win32 agent
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Caution: win32 agent | Win 32 is a dangerous threat that uses advanced stealth techniques in
order to hinder its detection and removal. As a consequence of being infected with this threat,
you may need to repair and reconfigure some Windows security features..
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hope this helps
falcon