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Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: rwarn17588 on August 17, 2007, 11:59:33 am I really like open-source programs like Mozilla on my computer (Windows XP).
Can anyone recommend a good open-source program that prevents viruses? Are there any open-source programs to clean/repair minor Windows XP problems? Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: MichaelBates on August 17, 2007, 12:20:04 pm quote: AVG by Grisoft isn't open-source, but it is free for personal, non-commercial use. It's worked well for me. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/ Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: iplaw on August 17, 2007, 12:28:18 pm Do you mean a firewall/blocker program or an anti-virus program that protects and cleans? I found a few anti-virus progs.
http://www.clamwin.com http://www.openantivirus.org/ Here are some free and open source reg tools: http://freeware.carolsvault.com/ But in the end...are there really any "minor" Windows problems...[;)] That's why I use mac... Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: cannon_fodder on August 17, 2007, 12:40:47 pm For Virus I back up what Bates said: AVG.
It is highly respected and has worked well for me. Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: grahambino on August 17, 2007, 12:45:03 pm chalk up another vote for AVG-free.
Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: moosedaddy on August 17, 2007, 01:22:20 pm I use avast, you registar once a year and it is free on up to 3 computers.
If you want open source why don't you try an open source operating system 99% of them are free and I do not even run an anti virus. There are several live CD's, the operating system runs 100% off the CD no need for a hard drive. Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: sgrizzle on August 17, 2007, 01:26:55 pm And another for AVG. Works better than most commercial products I know.
Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: Ed W on August 17, 2007, 02:22:35 pm Another satisfied AVG user!
I've used the Zone Alarm free firewall too, but not on this machine. It has both Norton and MS firewalls for the moment. Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: Townsend on August 17, 2007, 03:12:03 pm AVG
Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: Wilbur on August 17, 2007, 03:50:40 pm AVG here too!
Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: AngieB on August 17, 2007, 06:07:16 pm Viruses? Computer problems? I know not of these things. They are foreign to me.(http://members.cox.net/tulsamini/smilies/shrug.gif)
(http://members.cox.net/tulsamini/smilies/hidesbehindsofa.gif) Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: rwarn17588 on August 18, 2007, 02:38:56 pm Hmmm ... I detect a trend.
AVG it is. I'll install it in a few days. Thanks for the advice. I've never heard of it until you all mentioned it. Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: sgrizzle on August 18, 2007, 03:25:38 pm quote: AVG is like porn. Tons of computers have it but no-one talks about it. Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: Lister on August 21, 2007, 01:16:16 pm quote: Spybot Search and Destroy is a great free program. Adaware is also a good, free program. http://spybot-download-free.com/ Title: Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities Post by: Noodlez on August 22, 2007, 08:20:14 am and now for the real Spybot Search and Destroy url
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