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by Kieran B on July 30th, 2007
Using multiple scanners to find all the problems is best. I always use at least spybot: Search and Destroy and Ad-aware, but the more the better, as they can all find different malware.
If you're searching for malware like viruses and trojans as well, you'll also want to run a few antivirus scanners and rootkit detectors. However, if you're serious about keeping a secure computer, you'll want to do a fresh install. This is probably not needed for most people, but it's really the only way you can be sure. (assuming your install media hasn't been tampered with...)
What is your favorite anti-virus software?
by Iroquois on March 16th, 2011
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What kind of anti-virus software do you use? Are you content with it? Any spyware/malware programs?
by RondoRedux on April 26th, 2011
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can you get a box/program that when attached inshures complete security to your computer
by chas1966 on June 1st, 2011
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What a great fix up computer program for Windows? My p/c is freezing up with Norton. Any suggestions again. Sorry, ask this once.
by Cotton 201 on May 17th, 2011
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have a load of viruses on my computer.i cannot run any programs at all.ie view pics watch movies or run anti virus or connect to internet..
by Dave_R2066 on March 16th, 2011
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Thanks Kieran B and a belated welcome to Answerbag.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 17th, 2007