Do I need an anti virus program?

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• How to uninstall AVG anti virus program when it does not show in the list of programs?

  I can't uninstall AVG anti virus program because it does not appear in the list of installed programs. I need to uninstall it to install the software Total Defense.

  You will find support for AVG (free) in this forum-online http://forums.avg.com/us-en/avg-free-forum

• A PC can operate effectively WITHOUT the need for anti-virus software?

  Come to think if the first PC I've had and the worms Blaster threatened everyone...

  I do not just shoot when to install my anti-virus software, I need to close my Windows Firewall... 2 + 2 = and Yes, when I did I got the virus of shit...

  If only I had not installed the Norton... do you not think that any PC can operate without the need for anti-virus software knowing that you must close

  the Windows firewall and use theres rather...?

  I wonder!

  Hello

  It would be unwise to try to start without antivirus/antispyware are has just too many real threats and
  methods for malware to attack the system. If you attempt to do if of course you have redundant and
  current backups.

  Here's what I use and recommend: (these are all free and very effective versions.)

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with all I have
  launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
  reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leave the file system, Web,.
  Operational network (Script and behavior are also recommended in Ver 6 +).

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
  right of IE)

  Two versions of Avast are available 6.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 6.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
  Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
  Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
  Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
  disabled - click OK
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

  Avast 4.8 x - home - free - stop shields, you don't need except leaving Standard, Web,.
  and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
  Finish those you don't use).
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - home - free small, fast, exceptional protection CLOUD, working with other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
  or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever think malware and that
  would be unusual with Avast and occasional Prevx running with the exception of a low level cookie
  (not much), to UPDATE and then run it as a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they
  never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• run a cleanup utility before installing an anti virus program

  I need to run a cleanup utility before installing an anti virus program. I have an old program called panda 2010 but I can't delete it all. can someone help me... .thanks

  http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/support/card?ID=60127&idIdioma=2&Pagina=1

  Read the removal of its manufacturer steps at the link above: Panda.

  They have their own uninstall program.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Value of anti-virus programs

  I know that anti-virus programs have never been approved on this site, but I just had an experience that might be of interest. I meant Apple support on a minor matter that they helped me difficulty. Just by talking to them, a very annoying noise (a quick series of four or five beeps sounds strong, metal or clicks) began. She disappears for a few seconds and then, inevitably, come back. It was so strong that I was afraid that my iMac was damaged, and the technician that I was talking to said that she had never heard such a sound. She also said that she could not help me and I have to take my computer to the shop for repairs. That's how things stayed until just at the time when I used my anti-virus program in a desperate attempt to find and fix the problem. Before that, I kept my computer off tension and silence for fear of damage to my machine.

  When I applied the anti-virus program, a never-ending stream of files would have been smart appeared on my screen. I was really stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place, so I decided to trash all of these files. However, after I had deleted THIRTY or FORTY of them, I realized that I had not heard that annoying noises since I started, so I stopped the rampage even if an unknown number of suspicious files remained. It was probably the best thing to do because the noise is not returned.

  I don't mention the name of my anti-virus program because some might think I'm just a sneaky vendors, but I think that my experience means something. I could be wrong but it seems to me that this noise is caused by some malicious programs and it fixed my anti-virus program. In any case, I'll send my thanks to this company. They saved me a trip to the Apple store and without a car, it was definitely a trip worth the savings. My iMac 27 "transport by bus on a forty minute trip is not my idea of a fun to spend the afternoon.

  FWIW, there is no OS x viruses known in the wild. I don't am not personally at the malicious power of any software that would result described sounds. Without knowing which files have been marked as "smart", there are nothing to say if they were or they weren't. A possibility is that your drive is a failure that can cause noise described. Removing some of the "malicious" files the drive may be inaccessible in the region, that the drive is failing.

  I would run first aid disk utility to see if it reports errors. I would keep an eye on her.

• do you need an anti virus?

  I was wondering if you really need an anti virus app on an android phone?

  -

  I would be this low on the priority list myself. No I do not know anyone on this forum who reported a problem.

  There are a few recent reports of new Android devices of shipping by PC virus on them. I guess it's possible that they may switch the unit to the PC but I don't really know. I heard that Motorola devices with this problem. (And hope that I never do!) I don't think I saw any problems with viruses attack the device Android itself.

  I did a quick search on the market and have not seen all of the virus apps. Is antivirus protection still available for Android?

• I need an anti virus for my htc touch2, that I have to download?

  I need an anti virus for my htc touch2, that I have to download?

  Hello

  What operating system do you use?

  I suggest you to contact the support center for the HTC phone and check.

  http://www.HTC.com/www/support.aspx

• Installation of windows 7. Install says that I must remove anti-virus program that does not appear in my program list? __

  I am trying to install windows 7 Home Premium on the Visa.  Setting up tells me that I have to remove "Kaspersky Anti-virus".  It is, I don't have any listed program like "Kaspersky Anti-virus" in my programs.   I have an my ISP anti-virus program, however, does not Kaspersky.  I got anti-virus turned off when you try to install windows.   Anyone have any ideas?

  Hi algrant,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  during the uninstallation of Kaspersky products such as Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Anti-virus , it leaves some files on the computer and is not completely uninstalled. But you can remove it completely using Kaspersky remover tool. Download the tool and remove the program completely. Search using your favorite for more information search engine.

  After uninstalling Kaspersky, also turn off the Windows Firewall or any other third-party firewall and then start the installation.

  You can download the Kaspersky remover tool from the link below:

  http://support.Kaspersky.com/FAQ/?QID=208279463

  Important note: this response contains a reference to third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft provides this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and no has not tested any software or information found on these sites; Therefore, Microsoft cannot make any approach to quality, security or the ability of a software or information that are there. There are the dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• Security Center Windows is no protection against the virus, even if my anti virus program is microsoft anti-VRUS and is updated and active

  Why Windows Security Center says no virus protection even if my anti virus program is Microsoft Anti-Virus and is updated and active? Check the simple and easy answer to the user.

  Why Windows Security Center says no virus protection even if my anti virus program is Microsoft Anti-Virus and is updated and active? Check the simple and easy answer to the user.

  Unfortunately, we are beginning to see occasional reports on the MS Community forums of such behavior involving MSE and Security Center - usually, but not always involving XP.

  See the response of Reallyoldguy in this thread - maybe his fix will work for you: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/mse-protect_updating/security-center-reports-microsoft-security/9de04320-fc8f-4f57-bb87-192be2d29b22

  If the MSE icon is green then you should be protected and cannot ignore thisSecurity warning center. The question seems sometimes resolve spontaneously after a few days.

  BUT

  You may want to consider the following threads:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/MSE-protect_start/Ive-Windows-essential-and-is-showing-me-my-PC/c76fc125-c21f-46a9-8B9F-c9b1311171b1

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/MSE-protect_updating/Security-Center-message/558e1220-9f21-4e6c-Be92-ddcc65d36c0c

  Kind regards...

• When you download an anti virus program I get the message of insufficient permissions, why is it I am logged as administrator.

  When you download an anti virus program I get the message of insufficient permissions, why is it I am logged as administrator.

  Hi tomholland69,

  ·         What is the full error message?

  ·         You are able to download other programs?

  ·         What web browser do you use?

  ·         What anti-virus program do you use?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Temporarily disable the security software.

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2: Put the computer in a clean boot State to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfigand click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  (d) click the general tab, click Normal startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.

  (e) when you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

• Context: MSI Action failed, 0xC0070643 error code when trying to install AVG anti-virus program

  Original title: context: MSI Action failed

  Hello: I received the 0xC0070643 error code when trying to install the AVG anti-virus program.   What can I do to fix this problem, so I have AVG on my computer?   I thank really all those who are knowledgeable enough to help me straighten out it.

  Thanks again

  Daphna

  Hello
  
  1. are you able to install other applications successfully?

  According to my research, this error message appears if you have traces of a previous installation of the AVG software.

  Download the AVG remover to remove the previous version and then try the installation again and check.
  http://www.Avg.com/us-en/utilities

  The link below also discuss the matter even.
  http://forums.Avg.com/au-en/AVG-Free-Forum?sec=thread&Act=show&ID=114995

  Hope this helps

• report said it did not find an anti virus program? I have Macafee

  I used the reliability and gear check and he said he does not see an anti virus program. Isn't rajel Macfee virus program?

  Hi Cc' Jackson,.

  1. When did you start to question?

  This problem occurs when Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) does not work on a Windows Vista-based computer.

  To resolve this problem, you must analyze and repair the WMI repository on the computer database. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start, type cmd in the search box and press ENTER.

  b. at the command prompt, type the following commands. Pressing ENTER after each command line:

  WinMgmt /verifyrepository

  WinMgmt /salvagerepository

  c. restart the computer and check the system health report.

  Hope this information is useful.

• I got the U44M1P2003 error message, while Adobe has tried to upgrade my PSE12. Then I checked the registry for the location of the correct software and off my anti-virus program. I tried the upgrade again, but received the same error message. What to do n

  I got the U44M1P2003 error message, while Adobe has tried to upgrade my PSE12. Then I checked the registry for the location of the correct software and off my anti-virus program. I tried the upgrade again, but received the same error message. What to do next?

  Please see:

  12.1 error installation update | Photoshop Elements, first Elements

  Update the items 12.1 fault (U44M1P2003)

  I hope this helps.

  Concerning

  Megha Rawat

• Get the warning of the anti-virus program on Crack.exe as potentially dangerous program/spyware

  Hey, all!

  It was only a few days, I started using Windows Vista. Recently, I installed the AVG anti-virus free 2011 on my PC. But, after installation, when I scanned the computer with him, it displays a warning that there is a (potentially harmful Prog) spyware, named Crack.exe is present on my PC. I scanned my computer for several times, but the result was the same.

  Manually, I explored & found the file under C:\Windows\Crack\Crack.exe with 291 KB in size.

  When I move my pointer of the mouse over it, it shows Vista OEM BIOS émulation Setup.

  Now, please tell me, is this really a Spyware / any potentially harmful program or any Windows system file? I can remove it or I need to run my PC?

  Please help me solve the problem. Thanks in advance!

  Yes, remove "a programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• can I use Firefox with other anti virus programs such as avast?

  I have heard do not use more than one anti virus.
  I just buy avast and want to know if I can keep FF on computer?

  The good news is, Firefox is a web browser, not an antivirus program, then Yes, you can use Firefox and Avast.

  You were using before another antivirus program installed a toolbar in Firefox? You can remove those as part of your switch. You can see and disable or remove toolbars on this page:

  Firefox orange (or the Tools menu) button > addons > Extensions category

  Does it work?