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Secure your computer from viruses and spyware for free

Published by Sajid
03-02-2006
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One of the hazards of using a computer online today is the danger of infestation with a variety of malware, viruses, trojan horses, spyware, zombieware, worms, loggers, dialers – no matter what you're infected with, it carries the dangers of:
  • Reduced performance
  • Unwanted emailing
  • Damage to your data, or even to your bios (which means your computer is toast)
  • Theft of your data, up to and including all your personal information
When malware is released in a large network, the results can be even worse, with mass infections causing shutdowns of entire systems, theft of corporate data, and revenue loss that can rise into the millions.

Fortunately, a few free programs and sensible use of your computer can prevent these nasty things from happening to your computer.


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By Sami on 03-09-2006, 10:02 PM
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Just want to add all the downloads in one convenient place.

1. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

2. ZoneAlarm Firewall

3. Spybot - Search and Destroy

More freeware downloads here
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By bob27 on 12-27-2006, 10:51 PM
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I am not computer literate and need some help.I have the AVG free addition 7.1 and received a meesage that this is to be terminated in Jan 2007 to be replaced with the 7.5.version.I have tried to download this several time without success to date,I have the 7.5 icon on my desktop but this tells me that some files arte corrupted and try again.Could you please advise me how to go about this download from start to finish so that it replaces the 7.1 programme.Thank you for your anticipated reponse. bob 27
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By Sami on 12-28-2006, 12:35 AM
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I am not computer literate and need some help.I have the AVG free addition 7.1 and received a meesage that this is to be terminated in Jan 2007 to be replaced with the 7.5.version.I have tried to download this several time without success to date,I have the 7.5 icon on my desktop but this tells me that some files arte corrupted and try again.Could you please advise me how to go about this download from start to finish so that it replaces the 7.1 programme.Thank you for your anticipated reponse. bob 27
Hi Bob,

I think the file which you have downloaded might be corrupted/or is not the full version, as the file is big (16.9 MB) many users get disconnected before the file is fully downloaded. What kind of Internet connection do you have? Also try downloading during quite periods i.e later in the night or early in the morning.

If the file is fully downloaded then you can try Manually updating AVG antivirus here are the instructions from AVG forums
AVG Free Forum :: Update Issues :: How to Manually Update AVG
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By langhiyaka on 12-28-2006, 09:34 PM
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i will also add.. a Spyware Terminator also good for getting rid of spyware & malicious virus..
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By native on 01-07-2007, 03:51 PM
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i also have the avg-antivirus and i love it!! but.. it says AVG will no longer be free as of jan 15, is this true??
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By Sami on 01-08-2007, 01:14 PM
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i also have the avg-antivirus and i love it!! but.. it says AVG will no longer be free as of jan 15, is this true??
According to AVG Free antivirus site they are going to discontinue AVG Free 7.1 version on 18th of Feb 2007.

But it also mentions new 7.5 version of the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition with improved performance and full compatibility with the latest Windows Vista.

So they are just replacing the older version with new improved version.
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By syed84 on 01-11-2007, 11:02 AM
Default Avg Msg Solution

Hi I Am Computer Expert

If Any One Facing The Avg 15 Jan 2007

Do Simple Thing

Uninstall The Avg 7.1 Free Edition And Download Avg 7.5 Free Edition

When U Unistall The Avg 7.1 Then Restart Ur System

And Then Install Avg 7.5 And Update The Avg 7.5 On Daily Bases For Good Performance
If U Need Any Help Just Ask Me Any Time Tnx

DOWNLOAD AVG 7.5 FROM HERE JUST CLICK

http://download.grisoft.cz/softw/70f...ee_432a904.exe

IF ABOVE LINK DOES NOT WORK CLICK ON THIS ONE

http://download.softpedia.com/softwa...ee_432a904.exe
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By shooter on 02-17-2007, 01:00 PM
Default You Can Update/Upgrade from 7.1 to 7.5 on AVG

You can keep your 7.1 version and download the 7.5 version of AVG..

During the install routine, I think you'll see a "repair" installation option,
select this one and it will upgrade your 7.1 to 7.5, without having to
uninstall/ and then reinstall...

Just my two cents....
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By pclinton on 03-02-2007, 10:22 PM
Smile Great Information...

I am new to this site, but I am already impressed with the volume of helpful information...

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