Any free virus detectors out there??

[NCFronty]

Originally Posted by grantypanties218

how do i get rid of this damn nortel popup/virus

This may help --> Remove Nortel Antivirus (Removal Instructions) | 411 on Spyware

and I would start with Malwarebytes posted above.

[Opiewho]

If you are running Windows and it's a legal copy, Microsoft has just released a free anti-virus that is getting great reviews.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

[EarlThePearl]

I do computers for a living, and I concur with several other members here:

1. Malwarebytes
2. Avast

AVG is decent but I've seen it let things through it shouldn't have. I've had to clear off the 'Anti-Virus 2009' malware on 3 different friend's PCs that had AVG installed on it, and AVG let it through. Avast is more effective at stopping bad stuff (spyware,virus) before it gets a chance to muck up your system. You'll have to register with them with a valid email address but they don't spam me or anything.

Malwarebytes is very comprehensive about clearing off malware, which seems to be the biggest thing going around these days. I used to swear by programs like Hijackthis, Spybot, and Ad-Aware. I would have to install all 3 because one program could clear off a particular problem the other programs couldn't. Malwarebytes has replaced all three of those for me.

The last variant of Anti-Virus 2009 I dealt with went so far as to lock down the task manager and prevent any new installs. I had to download an alternate stand alone task manager program so I could end task on it and install Malwarebytes. My friends browsing habits never cease to amaze me.

2 other programs I recommend:

1. CCleaner (nice comprehensive temp file and registry cleaner)
2. Mydefrag (formerly known as jkdefrag, works much better than Windows, read their website on how to use it effectively)

[igbar]

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[MateoTheWombat]

Originally Posted by Madrafter

I have used AVG for years and have had no issues

I use AVG as well...always did it's job