Open-source virus scans / Windows utilities

[rwarn17588]

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?

[MichaelBates]

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

I really like open-source programs like Mozilla on my computer (Windows XP).

Can anyone recommend a good open-source program that prevents viruses?

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/

[iplaw]

Do you mean a firewall/blocker program or an anti-virus program that protects and cleans?  I found a few anti-virus progs.

//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...

[cannon_fodder]

For Virus I back up what Bates said:  AVG.

It is highly respected and has worked well for me.

[grahambino]

chalk up another vote for AVG-free.

[moosedaddy]

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.

[sgrizzle]

And another for AVG. Works better than most commercial products I know.

[Ed W]

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.

[Townsend]

AVG

[Wilbur]

AVG here too!

[AngieB]

Viruses? Computer problems? I know not of these things. They are foreign to me.

[rwarn17588]

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.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

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.

AVG is like porn. Tons of computers have it but no-one talks about it.

[Lister]

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

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?

Spybot Search and Destroy is a great free program. Adaware is also a good, free program.

http://spybot-download-free.com/

[Noodlez]

and now for the real Spybot Search and Destroy url
http://safer-networking.org/en/