Best free anti-virus? (my computer crashed)

GuitaristOfHell · 04-20-2012, 03:13 PM

Okay so my computer crashed, and it has a recovery button, but it would only let me restore default settings

. So that means I lost Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Norton 360 ect... I am broke ( Hence why I am selling gear)

So what is the best free anti-virus I can get?

Prydogga · 04-20-2012, 03:14 PM

Shouldn't there be a way to just re-install all of those programs and not have to worry about authentication since you're on the same machine?

GuitaristOfHell · 04-20-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prydogga

Shouldn't there be a way to just re-install all of those programs and not have to worry about authentication since you're on the same machine?

not sure.

klutvott · 04-20-2012, 03:26 PM

If you have the license key you should be able to reinstall those programs. The best alternatives to those programs would be microsoft security essentials and libreoffice IMO.

GuitaristOfHell · 04-20-2012, 03:30 PM

Cant find my key all were for one use too. I popped my Norton Disc and it hasn;t asked for the code yet, installing updates tho

oddcam · 04-20-2012, 03:39 PM

My knowledgeable friend recommends Comodo.

GuitaristOfHell · 04-20-2012, 03:44 PM

Ah well I have good news. Since I made a Norton Account I can just sign in and verify through email and it will re-install. Phew, now to get back Microsoft which they told me I need the product key. Mine never came with one and the PIN was semi scratched but it was sorted out when I got it.

MaxOfMetal · 04-20-2012, 03:49 PM

Three programs to get (all free):

Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot - Search & Destroy

Don't download junk and run/update these programs regularly and you shouldn't have any problems in the forseeable future.

Angus Clark · 04-20-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Three programs to get (all free):

Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot - Search & Destroy

Don't download junk and run/update these programs regularly and you shouldn't have any problems in the forseeable future.

So you don't just know about guitars, but you're computer geek too?

Max is spot on, these are what you need to get.

MaxOfMetal · 04-20-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus Clark

So you don't just know about guitars, but you're computer geek too?

Max is spot on, these are what you need to get.

I'm far from a computer geek, I've just been using them for work and play for a long time.

AxeHappy · 04-20-2012, 05:22 PM

I don't use Spybot, as I've apparently the only person whom had bad experiences with it, but I use Avast and MalwareBytes and never have problems.

theo · 04-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Avg free is mighty good too

Razzy · 04-20-2012, 05:45 PM

I'm not a big fan of AVG anymore, and Avast annoys me. I think the best free one is Microsoft Security Essentials, which is what I load on all of my customers computers if they don't already have a decent anti-virus.

JPhoenix19 · 04-20-2012, 05:53 PM

Sandboxie. It's not an anti-virus, what it does is create a segregated section of your hard drive (called a sandbox) where you can run or install things. Any changes to the computer happen within the sandbox- installed programs, changes to the registry, and altered files. At any time you can clear th esandbox and any changes that were made disappear as if they'd never happened. I use it exclusively when I run my browser and download things. I've been virus free since I started using it.

For example, I always run my internet browser 'sandboxed'. This way, if I stumble upon some nasty malware or something similar that tries to automatically install, I can wipe it clean.

Edit: Forgot to mention that there is a free and a paid version. The free version only lets you use one sandbox, and makes you wait 5 seconds when you first start something sandboxed.

Edit 2: Please note that sandboxie shouldn't replace antivirus software. I use the free version of Malwarebytes to scan regularly. I just don't want/need the live scanning most antiviruses do.

Sicarius · 04-20-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Three programs to get (all free):

Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot - Search & Destroy

Don't download junk and run/update these programs regularly and you shouldn't have any problems in the forseeable future.

Programs to live by.

habicore_5150 · 04-20-2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Three programs to get (all free):

Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot - Search & Destroy

Don't download junk and run/update these programs regularly and you shouldn't have any problems in the forseeable future.

+5 for Malwarebytes

would also recommend using Security Essentials

Michael T · 04-20-2012, 06:26 PM

Malwarebytes FTW !!! + a bazillion

AntoneBigsby · 04-20-2012, 06:34 PM

i use avira and im pretty happy with it

Avira anti-virus for private users

GazPots · 04-20-2012, 06:46 PM

I'm telling you guys, sandbox that shit and you won't need no anti virus.

Hollowway · 04-20-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Three programs to get (all free):

Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot - Search & Destroy

Don't download junk and run/update these programs regularly and you shouldn't have any problems in the forseeable future.

Yup, exactly what I use. I've used AVG as well, but that's borderline virus like in itself with all the update pop ups. Between the 3 of them they cover mostly everything.

Also, I've heard really good things about Comodo, but as far as I know it's not free. That being said, the computer guys I know say that's the best one out there - better than Symantec.

MaxOfMetal · 04-20-2012, 07:06 PM

If I was to pay for an anti-virus, Kaspersky would probably be the ones to get my cash.

GuitaristOfHell · 04-20-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

If I was to pay for an anti-virus, Kaspersky would probably be the ones to get my cash.

Well thanks to Norton I got it back installed on my computer and didn't cost me anything so that's fantastic. Now to get ALL my music back... *sigh* late nights here I come.

MaxOfMetal · 04-20-2012, 07:19 PM

Honestly, get that crap (Norton) off your computer.

GuitaristOfHell · 04-20-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Honestly, get that crap (Norton) off your computer.

why? It's never done me bad...yet.

habicore_5150 · 04-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuitaristOfHell

why? It's never done me bad...yet.

trust a lot of us when we say this "just remove Norton, and you'll thank us later"

some retail versions of anti-virus programs (Norton being one of em) aren't all that great

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04-20-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
GuitaristOfHell The Optimist Prime. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Beach or Saugerties Posts: 4,162 Thanked: 129 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Best free anti-virus? (my computer crashed) Okay so my computer crashed, and it has a recovery button, but it would only let me restore default settings . So that means I lost Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Norton 360 ect... I am broke ( Hence why I am selling gear) So what is the best free anti-virus I can get? If You're selling a Gibson Explorer PM Me! Proud gear owner of: Schecter V-1 ATX with passive duncans Takamine EG 431 SC (something like that) 1994 Peavey bandit 112 combo/ head Hughes and Kettner 4x12 Boss GT8 MXR ZW OD and that's all folks!

04-20-2012, 03:14 PM	#2
Prydogga Giddyup. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apartment 5B, New York (Vic, Australia) Posts: 10,513 Thanked: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shouldn't there be a way to just re-install all of those programs and not have to worry about authentication since you're on the same machine? M E M O I R S Music from myself and Kurkkuviipale! http://soundcloud.com/m-e-m-o-i-r-s I also do graphic design, both freelance and for label Myriad Records.

04-20-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
klutvott SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tromsø, Troms, Norway Posts: 565 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you have the license key you should be able to reinstall those programs. The best alternatives to those programs would be microsoft security essentials and libreoffice IMO. Razzy likes this.

04-20-2012, 03:30 PM	#5
GuitaristOfHell The Optimist Prime. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Beach or Saugerties Posts: 4,162 Thanked: 129 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Cant find my key all were for one use too. I popped my Norton Disc and it hasn;t asked for the code yet, installing updates tho If You're selling a Gibson Explorer PM Me! Proud gear owner of: Schecter V-1 ATX with passive duncans Takamine EG 431 SC (something like that) 1994 Peavey bandit 112 combo/ head Hughes and Kettner 4x12 Boss GT8 MXR ZW OD and that's all folks!

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04-20-2012, 03:39 PM	#6
oddcam SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My knowledgeable friend recommends Comodo.

04-20-2012, 03:44 PM	#7
GuitaristOfHell The Optimist Prime. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Beach or Saugerties Posts: 4,162 Thanked: 129 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Ah well I have good news. Since I made a Norton Account I can just sign in and verify through email and it will re-install. Phew, now to get back Microsoft which they told me I need the product key. Mine never came with one and the PIN was semi scratched but it was sorted out when I got it. If You're selling a Gibson Explorer PM Me! Proud gear owner of: Schecter V-1 ATX with passive duncans Takamine EG 431 SC (something like that) 1994 Peavey bandit 112 combo/ head Hughes and Kettner 4x12 Boss GT8 MXR ZW OD and that's all folks!

04-20-2012, 03:49 PM	#8
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,239 Thanked: 91 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Three programs to get (all free): Avast Malwarebytes Spybot - Search & Destroy Don't download junk and run/update these programs regularly and you shouldn't have any problems in the forseeable future. Hollowway, AxeHappy, Sicarius and 1 others like this. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

04-20-2012, 05:22 PM	#11
AxeHappy SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,827 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I don't use Spybot, as I've apparently the only person whom had bad experiences with it, but I use Avast and MalwareBytes and never have problems.

04-20-2012, 05:38 PM	#12
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Avg free is mighty good too http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-20-2012, 05:45 PM	#13
Razzy Why not Zoidberg? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 80 $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I'm not a big fan of AVG anymore, and Avast annoys me. I think the best free one is Microsoft Security Essentials, which is what I load on all of my customers computers if they don't already have a decent anti-virus. Carvin DC800 -> Pod HD Pro -> Rocktron Velocity 300 -> Mesa Rectifier 4x12

04-20-2012, 05:53 PM	#14
JPhoenix19 PC rig poster boy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 2,341 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Sandboxie. It's not an anti-virus, what it does is create a segregated section of your hard drive (called a sandbox) where you can run or install things. Any changes to the computer happen within the sandbox- installed programs, changes to the registry, and altered files. At any time you can clear th esandbox and any changes that were made disappear as if they'd never happened. I use it exclusively when I run my browser and download things. I've been virus free since I started using it. For example, I always run my internet browser 'sandboxed'. This way, if I stumble upon some nasty malware or something similar that tries to automatically install, I can wipe it clean. Edit: Forgot to mention that there is a free and a paid version. The free version only lets you use one sandbox, and makes you wait 5 seconds when you first start something sandboxed. Edit 2: Please note that sandboxie shouldn't replace antivirus software. I use the free version of Malwarebytes to scan regularly. I just don't want/need the live scanning most antiviruses do. beneharris likes this. Ask enough questions, and you can answer anything.

04-20-2012, 06:26 PM	#17
Michael T Sea Turtles mate Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond, Ky Posts: 1,363 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Malwarebytes FTW !!! + a bazillion Kamikaze7 I for one value my guitars and gear like people value their kids - ....ing with my guitars or gear is equal to me molesting your kids - you just don't do it if you value your life... Whiskey_Funeral For that much money I'd just put myself through Luther School and build the damn thing myself. MaxOfMetal I just love guitars. It doesn't matter how many strings, frets, pickups, or wood used I just dig the .... out of them all.

04-20-2012, 06:34 PM	#18
AntoneBigsby Nerd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Porter, TX Posts: 466 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i use avira and im pretty happy with it Avira anti-virus for private users [T H_P]

04-20-2012, 06:46 PM	#19
GazPots Is A Complete Idiot. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 2,524 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm telling you guys, sandbox that shit and you won't need no anti virus. http://www.youtube.com/GazPots <--- Guitar vids. www.soundclick.com/GazTop <--- Random Guitar tunes.

04-20-2012, 07:06 PM	#21
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,239 Thanked: 91 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	If I was to pay for an anti-virus, Kaspersky would probably be the ones to get my cash. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

04-20-2012, 07:19 PM	#23
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,239 Thanked: 91 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Honestly, get that crap (Norton) off your computer. AxeHappy likes this. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

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