I have a paid subscription for Norton AV (two years); but I recently asked a question, and several people recommended free AV downloads and other free software to download in order to keep my computer clean. If I can get just as good, or even better protection and computer service from these free downloads, I [...]
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May 4th, 2013 
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How do I fix the web shield in the AVG antivirus program?
May 1st, 2013 AVG I have Windows XP and I use AVG antivirus. Everything is running fine except the web shield. It says “Driver not found” does anyone know how I can fix it? Thanks. Chosen Answer: I don’t recommend using the Web Shield at this time due to other issues, so simply re-install AVG in custom mode and [...]
I have the avg free edition I keep getting 3 files changed when it scans?
March 19th, 2013 AVG I have the avg free edition. It is scheduled to scan every time I turn it on. For the last week when it is done it says that it changed three files, the user32.dll file, shell32.dll file, and ntoskml.exe. Does anyone have any idea why it keeps changing these files or if I need to [...]
What is wrong when my AVG Resident Shield shows detected threats?
March 7th, 2013 AVG I have AVG Free edition installed on my laptop. Every once in a while a message will pop up saying AVG Resident Shield has detected the following threats and a list will pop up. I then run a full virus scan which detects nothing. Then I run Malwarbytes Anti-Malware which also detects nothing. Does anyone [...]
can i download an anti virus system even if i have threats/viruses in my computer?
January 24th, 2013 AVG i have downloaded AVG free. after i downloaded it, i tried to Run it, but, it won’t work. i was thinking that maybe it won’t work with a virus/threat in my computer. what to do? i need an antivirus system right away to do my work because whenever i click a file, it starts to [...]
What is the best Anti Virus Software to use. Doesn’t matter if its free or not.?
January 6th, 2013 AVG My ISP keeps blocking my Internet cuz I have a virus on my computer that is sending out spam. I currently use free AVG software, and I have done virus scans many times but it is not detecting any viruses. What is a good software to use that would detect the virus and heal or [...]
How do I uninstall AVG on the machine?
November 25th, 2012 AVG I can go to AVG uninstall and all I get are error messages and refusals. AVG 11 and 12 just sit there and mess up Avira. I have a program to force uninstall but that gives the same result. Thanks! If I cannot remove it can I shut it down? AVG used to be easy [...]
Antivirus: We use the free AVG antivirus but thinking of getting McAfee Internet Security 2011, is McAfee good?
August 27th, 2012 AVG Generally we’ve always used free antivirus protection, did use a pay for Kaspersky one before though. How does McAfee stack up against say the free AVG or Kaspersky? Thanks. Chosen Answer: No, McAfee is not good Most computer magazine articles will have biased articles because Symantec and McAfee have paid for advertising in the magazines. [...]
What is the direct link for the AVG antivirus software? (A virus is blocking websites)?
August 12th, 2012 AVG I cannot open many websites, including AVG antivirus, so I was wondering if someone could give me a link to the .exe or whatever it is file. Thanks in advance! Chosen Answer: malwarebytes.org would be your best bet. excellent software. http://www.techspot.com/downloads/4716-malwarebytes-anti-malware.html microsoft security essentials…. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ AVG http://free.avg.com/ww-en/download-free-trial http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-2011/3000-2239_4-10385707.html Avira http://www.avira.com/en/free-download-avira-antivir-personal by: Mitch D on: 5th [...]
which free avg download should I get?
July 25th, 2012 AVG Hi, thank you for your advise yesterday, however when asked for my comp info, I am lost. My paperwork says dough celeron 2 gbhz, 256mb, 40gb, cdr and was bought in 2003 – not sure if this in what I am being asked for when I ask for an anti virus free download. Can someone [...]