Monteey Posted May 1, 2006 Posted May 1, 2006 Im convinced theres something on my pc causing it to slow down booting up xp, but so far my antivirus hasnt picked it up, im running zonelabs security suite, anyone have some suggestions for other programs preferably free, that will give my computer a second opinion Mark Hawks Ex BT Openreach Field Service Now Self employed telecom and data engineer www.mphtelecom.co.uk Also back doing sub contract work in the security industry. Retained firefighter Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
ian.cant Posted May 1, 2006 Posted May 1, 2006 Im convinced theres something on my pc causing it to slow down booting up xp, but so far my antivirus hasnt picked it up, im running zonelabs security suite, anyone have some suggestions for other programs preferably free, that will give my computer a second opinion Im far from an expert but ive used AVG for a few years, its free and spot on in my experience. AVG HERE And if ive had any doubts i run Housecall online as a back up check from time to time. Housecall here
j.paul Posted May 1, 2006 Posted May 1, 2006 Im convinced theres something on my pc causing it to slow down booting up xp, but so far my antivirus hasnt picked it up, im running zonelabs security suite, anyone have some suggestions for other programs preferably free, that will give my computer a second opinion There is a free online one here: HouseCall EDIT: Ok so I can't type as fast as everyone else.. There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
norman Posted May 1, 2006 Posted May 1, 2006 Avast is also good, but does use some resources. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
Guest Posted May 2, 2006 Posted May 2, 2006 Avast is also good, but does use some resources. I use Avast 4 Home on a number of varying specificated PC's that I've set up for friends and family and have found it much less resource hungry than all of the other anti virus programs I have used, which include Norton, Panda, AVG and McAfee.
arfur mo Posted May 2, 2006 Posted May 2, 2006 if your machine is valuable to you then us SOPHOS, not dirt cheap but deadly and really fast reaction to new virus's and superb support. regs arfur_mo If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Guest Peter James Posted May 2, 2006 Posted May 2, 2006 Avast is also good, but does use some resources. QFA I use Avast 4 Home on a number of varying specificated PC's that I've set up for friends and family and have found it much less resource hungry than all of the other anti virus programs I have used, which include Norton, Panda, AVG and McAfee. QFA
Guest stress3 Posted May 3, 2006 Posted May 3, 2006 Hi there Troops ! Just spotting the replys on this subject of anti virus programs, and i Must agree with lurch on avast 4home top notch bit of kit, i run 2 anti virus software packages the other one is Avg, the later is O.k i also keep the speed there by running three different adware/spyware programs, this can speed up processor time considerably and what else i have found is that 1 will find something the others sometimes wont, you have to pay the money for these bits of kit but they are worth it. 1. Bulletproof 2. Adware 7 3. Spybot You may find this site interesting @ http://www.download.com/ Freeware/ shareware / Demos Etc Take It easy ! Its A Jungle Out There ! Stress3
Guest Posted May 3, 2006 Posted May 3, 2006 you have to pay the money for these bits of kit but they are worth it. No you don't. I use Avast, AdAware SE, Spywareblaster and Kerio personal firewall. All free for home use and all superb and not one has caused me any trouble on any machine I've ever installed them on.
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