I am looking for some recommendations on antivirus/antimalware software for Windows. Specifically I am looking for an antivirus program that will allow me to selectively turn on/off components as needed. [more inside]
posted by DerekTheGeek on Oct 26, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I make an Antivirus Pro 2010/Protection System infection go away? [more inside]
posted by momzilla on Sep 24, 2009 - 21 answers

My anti-virus say's my computer is infected, but I think it's talking bollocks... or has xearth suddenly turned evil on me? [more inside]
posted by ComfySofa on Sep 17, 2009 - 12 answers

On or around April 1, my computer caught something that caused havoc with my antivirus programs but now everything seems fine--this can't be correct? [more inside]
posted by librarylis on Apr 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there something similar to AVG Free Antivirus for Vista Business? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Mar 17, 2009 - 13 answers

My laptop's been infected by something that is interfering with all the usual solutions. Please help! [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Jan 25, 2009 - 30 answers

Anti-virus and anti-malware scanners mysteriously unable to update -- how to tell if I have a virus, and what to do about it? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Dec 15, 2008 - 22 answers

Which anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are best at detecting and removing spyware and viruses respectively and why? [more inside]
posted by Fluffy654 on Oct 7, 2008 - 12 answers

Botched AVG 8 install on Windows XP machine, now setup program (uninstall/repair/install) hangs. The partial install is causing problems. How can we get AVG off the machine when normal uninstall won't work? Details inside on the many things we've tried. [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Aug 22, 2008 - 16 answers

When AVG antivirus finds a virus, it tells me where it is and the filename. Is there any way to find out where it came from? I'm showing a handful of trojans and exploits over the past six months and I'm curious.
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Jul 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Is 'Trend Micro Antivirus plus AntiSpyware' and Spysweeper (along with the firewall) enough to keep a PC clean? [more inside]
posted by Kronos_to_Earth on Jul 4, 2008 - 10 answers

I think my computer might have a virus. Are there any trustworthy security testing services that I can use to conclusively prove whether or not this is the case? [more inside]
posted by Jack Alucard on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for AVG Antivirus 7.5 freeware. I just installed 8.0 and I want to go back! [more inside]
posted by Rad_Boy on May 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Do I really need Norton installed? [more inside]
posted by gerryblog on Apr 28, 2008 - 20 answers

I am in the market for some new anti-virus software and possibly a new router. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Apr 27, 2008 - 14 answers

I need your help to settle a debate. Could you suggest the safest antivirus setup, within the confines of Windows XP and a wireless internet connection, with the least bloat, and provide the statistics to prove it? I need more than simple AV comparatives. I need stats on the virtues of Firefox versus IE, on using two function-differentiated user accounts (admin versus everyday, with the 'everyday' account having no admin privileges), etc. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Mar 25, 2008 - 6 answers

What software (or combination of software) are you using to keep your computer internet-secure these days? [more inside]
posted by danwalker on Mar 12, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm after a bootable antivirus CD to scan a Windows XP computer. It must be fast, update-able and easy to use. [more inside]
posted by joshnunn on Feb 27, 2008 - 8 answers

What is a good lightweight anti-spyware/anti-virus application that wouldn't slow down an already old, slow computer, and would act as an extra layer on top of good behavior and careful Firefox usage? [more inside]
posted by Ricket on Feb 16, 2008 - 16 answers

What is the best anti virus software? My Panda subscription is about to expire. Is there an independent service that reviews them. I haven't had any trouble. Just wondering.
posted by ok on Jul 15, 2007 - 35 answers

I've got a file (completely harmless) that my anti-virus program (AVG) sees as a security threat, and am now unable to open it. Is there any way to fix this? [more inside]
posted by jimmy on May 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Anyone recommend PC tuneup software, installable to a portable drive or USB stick? Something for tuneups/cleanups, kind of like System Mechanic Portable Toolkit used to do. [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Apr 26, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a decent antivirus for MS server operating systems that doesn't cost a breathtaking amount? [more inside]
posted by jfuller on Mar 11, 2007 - 11 answers

navapsvc.exe hogs 62-70% of processor time [more inside]
posted by KRS on Feb 7, 2007 - 18 answers

I need advice for buying a new internet security suite (or individual programs). [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Dec 17, 2006 - 14 answers

Norton Antivirus 2007 is killing my wife's PC (I think). How do I get in there and disable/uninstall it. And what should I use instead? [more inside]
posted by wheat on Oct 29, 2006 - 27 answers

Norton Antivirus for Mac question: What's the best way to configure SafeZones? [more inside]
posted by EmuBite on Jun 16, 2006 - 3 answers

Antivirus software on WinXP SP2: Finding the balance between something that will protect my computer and something that won't slow down my system or interfere with my working online. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Mar 26, 2006 - 21 answers

Grrrr...blinking Virus Alert! icon and popup message in my taskbar tray and undead SpyWareQuake software keeps reinstalling itself. Help! [more inside]
posted by jimmythefish on Mar 25, 2006 - 7 answers

Am I safe from the Kama Sutra virus? CNN says it launches on the 3rd. [more inside]
posted by juggler on Feb 1, 2006 - 8 answers

How does virus scanning work? [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Dec 31, 2005 - 6 answers

Help me better secure my server (and workstations). I sit behind a Firebox X700, with an Exchange server, active directory, etc. Today the external address became blacklisted on the CBL. A machines are on SP2 and everything is up to date patch wise. I'm currently running malware detection on all machines. I'd like an effective antivirus program... [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Nov 8, 2005 - 4 answers

What is a good Mac antivirus program? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Aug 18, 2005 - 6 answers

My 160 gig HD is being scanned daily by Anti-Virus Guard. Seems like all this wear-and-tear would add up. Does this reduce the life span of a hard drive? Bonus if you know how to make Grisoft's AVG Free Edition scan less frequently.
posted by agropyron on Mar 21, 2005 - 9 answers

I just lost my broadband virginity and installed windows xp, both in a single day, and I'm reeling from the implications of this brave new world. What do I do about firewalls and antivirus? [mi] [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Feb 17, 2005 - 20 answers

I'm off back to the parents in a couple of days time for Christmas and will invariably need to tune up their Windows PC. My USB key-chain currently contains Firefox, Thunderbird, AdAware, Spybot S&D and ZoneAlarm updates as well as service packs and virus definition updates. What else should I include?
posted by ralawrence on Dec 21, 2004 - 7 answers

Is anyone else having trouble getting their AVGFree antivirus to connect for its update? [mi] [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Dec 12, 2004 - 3 answers

Every day, Norton Antivirus pops up with an "Expired Subscription" message, asking me to "renew now" or "renew later". My only options for renewing later are one or fifteen days. How about never? How do I get this damn thing to not pop up anymore?
posted by jdroth on Oct 1, 2004 - 13 answers

I'm going to be visiting my in-laws this weekend, in part to treat their ailing computer, which sounds to be suffering from a myriad of malware. I want to make sure I have the complete set of tools I need. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by monju_bosatsu on Aug 20, 2004 - 9 answers

My parents were getting tired of the clutter on their computer, so I reformatted the hard drive for them and installed Windows XP and (among other things) Symantec AntiVirus 9. Seemingly randomly, and fairly often, they now get a yellow pop-up warning that "Symantec auto-protect is disabled" - even though auto-protect is enabled in preferences and shows up in the system tray. I have a laptop with SAV9 on WinXP, and it doesn't do this. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by kickingtheground on Jun 18, 2004 - 8 answers

Something is royally screwed with my PC (Windows XP). I had some kind of spyware involving the file "bridge.dll", I found instructions online to get rid of it, but I still have problems. When I reboot, my Quick Launch toolbar is no longer there, and when I use the "Email", "WWW" and other buttons on my Logitech keyboard, it opens up 3 instances of the programs. Adaware and Norton Antivirus turn up nothing. Anything I can do?
posted by Orange Goblin on Jun 15, 2004 - 9 answers

Since I de-sasser-wormed my Compaq machine and updated WinXPHome, I haven't been able to get Mozilla to work; re-installed it twice, re-downloaded 1.6 once, I get nothin' but little warning boxes saying "script error", that, after I un-installed Mo, now pop up when I start IE. Wendell sad. Wendell dumb.
posted by wendell on May 13, 2004 - 3 answers

What's the best free antivirus for Windows?
posted by signal on Dec 17, 2003 - 13 answers