What is the best FREE malware/spyware detection/removal software?
I have adaware, spybot and malware bytes as well as McAfee – it seems one software always finds something the other missed.
Is there a great malware detection software out there that gets everything or is this the best there is. Again, I’m looking for FREE, not paid. Thanks!!
Just one thing, superantispyware is better than spybot.
My two favorite are malwarebytes and superantispyware. Adaware and spybot are both kind of dated now a days…
Get ‘free’ SUPERAntiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/?tag
…and ‘free’ Avast! Antivirus: http://avast.com
That’ll cover you.
Adaware is really bad about detecting false positives. Suspect files should be scanned at VirusTotal to confirm they are not false positives.
FREE SECURITY SYSTEMS
1.(Comodo Internet Security)
Comodo has put out a great free all in one security suite that’s really sweet!
I’ve tryed all of the major programs paid and free and this one is right up there with the best! It works great right out of the box and has everything you need to protect your computer and private files plus lots of extras like parental control,DNS service,and many more.It’s also pretty lite on the resources.
(Free) http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html
(Free Tools) http://www.comodo.com/products/free-products.php
2. (PcTools Internet Security)
PcTools Internet Security is another great all in one suite that has everything you need to stay safe although not as many features as Comodo this one is a (paid) program but I found a way to get it free legally at this site.
(Free) http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/09/19/free-1-year-pc-tools-internet-security-2009-genuine-license-key-for-everyone/
3. (Malwarebytes,Superantispyware,Avira)
(Note) These are old school programs but their very effective and reliable!
Malwarebytes and Superantispyware are both on demand scanners and Avira is a scanner/firewall combo,They work well with each other and are lite and effective, although Avira is prone to giving false positives from time to time?
Watch this video that shows how to use these programs to kill malware.
(Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ah3efRdW…
(Free) http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol
(Free) http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol
(Free) http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=mncol
4. "Advanced System Care" is a really good free program that has all kinds of optimizing tools and "IObit Security 360" (Part of ASC) is a really good security system try it out? (Free) http://www.iobit.com/
5.TrendMicro has a free online scanner,and other good tools for fighting malware just look in their free tools.
(Free) http://free.antivirus.com/
6.Bootable rescue CDs
(Free) http://www.askvg.com/download-free-bootable-rescue-cds-from-kaspersky-bitdefender-avira-f-secure-and-others/
Stay Safe Out There (^.^)
I used to think there is no software better then Norton or others since i start using Kaspersky i realize that there is no better then Kaspersky
http://www.kaspersky.com/
I have used Zone Alarm Firewall, I have also got superantispyware and Malwarebytes. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans Hackers etc. I have just changed to Avast antivirus and all seems good so far. Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from http://www.download.com/ I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps