Free Malware Protection http://freemalwareprotection.net Free malware protection information and help. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:02:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Free Malware Removal Tool http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-removal-tool/free-malware-removal-tool/ http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-removal-tool/free-malware-removal-tool/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:01:49 +0000 gf http://freemalwareprotection.net/?p=86 Although computers run smoothly for the most part and help us get things done there are a few different things that can cripple your personal or office computer.  One of the most dangerous things that can get on your computer is malware.  Malware is a malicious type of program that can invade your computer and [...]]]> Although computers run smoothly for the most part and help us get things done there are a few different things that can cripple your personal or office computer.  One of the most dangerous things that can get on your computer is malware.  Malware is a malicious type of program that can invade your computer and silently do damage to your system.  There are a few different types of malware that exist with the most common types being viruses and spyware.  Viruses are a type that invade your computer secretly and do damage to your operating system.  This damage may cause problems with your computer’s speed or even cause your hard drive to crash.  The second main type is spyware.  Spyware is a type that runs silently in the background of your computer and does a few different things.  Spyware may gather information about you including passwords, credit card numbers, or it may cause pop up ads to appear while you are using your machine.  Both of these types are dangerous and should be removed with some removal software.  You might be surprised to know that some of the best antimalware software is free.  The three top programs are Avira, Avast, and AVG.  I have tried all three and presently use the free version of AVG.  If you do an Internet search for free malware removal tool you will find the three programs I mentioned rank up there with the best commercial software and they all have free versions for personal use.

Malware removal software is widely available both on the Internet and from computer program stores.  These programs are designed to find any malicious software that is installed on your computer and remove it.  The antimalware  programs can also prevent you from getting infected in the first place.  Removal software is a great way to clean up your computer if it is getting slow.  The malicious programs run in the background of your operating system and take up processing space.  By removing these programs you are able to significantly speed up the performance of your machine.

If you think you have a problem on your computer or just want to protect yourself from future attacks you will want to invest in some type of antimalware software.  Do some research online to find the best software.  Try to choose a program that allows automatic updates and scheduled scanning.  This will ensure that you are protected against the most recent malicious programs out there.

One of the best pieces of advice to follow is to avoid things that are potential risks for getting infected.  This means you should be careful about what websites you visit and what files you download onto your computer.  Problems are out there so make sure you protect yourself and try out some of the best free antimalware software.  Use Google and search for free malware removal tool.   Again, AVG free for persoanl use has been my choice for years now.

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]]> http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-removal-tool/free-malware-removal-tool/feed/ 0 Free Malware Scanner http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-scanner/free-malware-scanner/ http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-scanner/free-malware-scanner/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:51:19 +0000 gf http://freemalwareprotection.net/?p=82 Technology is one of the most important things that we use in our society.  There are many things that are only possible because we have computers and machines that can do work and calculations for us.  This technology is a blessing but can also be difficult to work with sometimes, especially when there are people [...]]]> Technology is one of the most important things that we use in our society.  There are many things that are only possible because we have computers and machines that can do work and calculations for us.  This technology is a blessing but can also be difficult to work with sometimes, especially when there are people trying to destroy the technology that you use.  Computer hackers are some of these people, and they want to steal your information and ultimately destroy your computer.  Hackers accomplish these goals in a number of ways but one of the most common is through malware and viruses that can over take your computer and make it sluggish, and even inoperable.  Because of these malicious programs it is important for computer users to take precautions by installing software that can help prevent these programs from being installed, and by careful Internet usage. If you think that your computer may have one of the thousands of malware or viruses on it already it will probably make sense for you to install a free malware scanner software program.  Malware and virus scanning software can help identify any suspicious programs or files that have been put onto your machine and allow you to remove them safely.

There are many sites that offer good free versions of scanning software.  The free versions can sometimes outperform the popular commercial software.  The full or pro versions of these programs will probably require you to pay a small fee, but a computer that runs quickly, without problems will be the payoff for your investment.

When you are trying to find a quality online malware scanning program you will want to do some research. There are a lot of different companies that have these scanning programs so you want to choose the one that works the best.  Be careful in your search though; there are some hackers that have made viruses that look like scanners and trick you into installing some kind of virus onto your computer.  Make sure you read online reviews of the anti malware programs that you are considering and pay special attention to anything that seems fishy.  The top three that I have found are AVG, Avira, and Avast.  I have been using the free version of AVG for several years now without any problems.

One of the best things that you can do to avoid viruses all together is smart Internet surfing.  Never visit websites that have been associated with viruses, open email attachments that you question, or download files that may be corrupted.  Following these tips will help you keep viruses off of your computer. However, if you do end up with some type of malware there is good free malware scanner programs available to help you get rid of it.

The Free Malware Protection website has additional information that you might find helpful.

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BartPE Rescue CD

start you can still run the Rescue CD.  With the Rescue CD you can recover deleted files, remove malicious software, recover from a failed operating system, and more.  The Rescue CD [...]]]> The BartPE Rescue CD runs independent from the hard drive.  So if the hard drive fails or the operating system will not

BartPE Rescue CD

start you can still run the Rescue CD.  With the Rescue CD you can recover deleted files, remove malicious software, recover from a failed operating system, and more.  The Rescue CD is built using the Windows pre-installation files from a Windows setup disk.  If you do not have the Windows disk you should have an i386 folder on your hard drive that contains the Windows setup files.  What else is nice about the BartPE is that you can customize and add any number of additional features for what ever the task might need.  This make it an invaluable tech tool to have handy when the need arises to fix or correct a Windows issue.  Since over 90% of all the computer issues involve Windows the BartPE disk will certainly become more valuable in time.

The utility for creating the BartPE is at the www.nu2.nu/pebuilder site.  You will also find a large number of plugins that have been created to add new features.  You can also create you own plugins to add even more features.  This is a fun project that will help to give you more insights to the computer and what it takes to keep it running a peak performance.

Other Rescue CD’s include the Linux operating system.  These are what is called live CD’s because they run, like BartPE, from a CD and are independent of the hard drive.  There are many distributions available and one of my favorites is Slax because you can also customize it to include additional features.  Some good free Rescue CD’s that will remove malicious software a available at AVG, Avira, F-Secure, and Bit Defender.  One of these CD’s is also a must to have on the ready.

I maintain a lab of 35 plus computers and need to image and restore the operating systems daily.  I have found using GParted, free Open Source software,  a valuable utility.  GParted is a Partition Magic Linux clone that is also available on most the Linux  distributions and can create and re-size partitions very quickly.  Partimage, free Open Source software, is a valuable imaging utility and runs like Norton Ghost.

The Open Source software available to the community has almost anything you can image.  Most of the software is excellent and could be worth hundreds of dollars on the commercial market.  These Open Source developers have a love for technology and beleive that most of it should be free.  The BartPE is only one example of many Open Source products that I enjoy using on a daily basis to keep my lab running at peak performance.

The FreeMalwareProtection website has additional information that you might find useful.

]]> http://freemalwareprotection.net/bartpe-rescue-cd/bartpe-rescue-cd/feed/ 0 Free Malware Scan http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-scan/free-malware-scan/ http://freemalwareprotection.net/free-malware-scan/free-malware-scan/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:56:21 +0000 gf http://freemalwareprotection.net/?p=37 Technology is one of the most important things that we use in our society.  There are many things that are only possible because we have computers and machines that can do work and calculations for us.  This technology is a blessing but can also be difficult to work with sometimes, especially when there are people [...]]]> Technology is one of the most important things that we use in our society.  There are many things that are only possible because we have computers and machines that can do work and calculations for us.  This technology is a blessing but can also be difficult to work with sometimes, especially when there are people trying to destroy the technology that you use.  Computer hackers are some of these people, and they want to steal your information and ultimately destroy your computer.  Hackers accomplish these goals in a number of ways but one of the most common is through malware and viruses that can over take your computer and make it sluggish, and even inoperable.  Because of these malicious programs it is important for computer users to take precautions by installing software that can help prevent these programs from being installed, and by careful Internet usage. If you think that your computer may have one of the thousands of malware or viruses on it already it will probably make sense for you to install a free malware scan software program.  Malware scanning software can help identify any suspicious programs or files that have been put onto your machine and allow you to remove them safely.

There are many sites that offer good free versions of scanning software.  The free versions can sometimes outperform the popular commercial software.  For the full versions of these programs you will probably have to pay a small fee, but a computer that runs quickly, without problems will be the payoff for your investment.

When you are trying to find a quality online malware scanning program you will want to do some research. There are a lot of different companies that have these scanners programs so you want to choose the one that works the best.  Be careful in your search though; there are some hackers that have made viruses that look like scanners and trick you into installing some kind of virus onto your computer.  Make sure you read online reviews of the scanners that you are considering and pay special attention to anything that seems fishy.  The top three that I have found are AVG, Avira, and Avast.  I have been using the free version of AVG for several years now without any problems.

One of the best things that you can do to avoid viruses all together is smart Internet surfing.  Never visit websites that have been associated with viruses, open email attachments that you question, or download files that may be corrupted.  Following these tips will help you keep viruses off of your computer. However, if you do end up with some type of malware there are good free malware scan programs available to help you get rid of it.

The Free Malware Protection website has additional information that you might find helpful.

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If you think that you have got a virus on your computer, you have a couple different options.  For example, you can make sure that you call a professional immediately, or if you are more computers savvy you can attempt to eliminate the virus yourself.  However, if you purchase software that will protect your computer from viruses you will not find yourself in this situation.  Obviously accidents do happen, but you are much more likely to not attract a virus on your computer if you have a system that is protecting you against it.  Professionals will be able to tell you further benefits of the software and how it can benefit your computer system specifically.

You can find information about viruses by doing a simple search online.  If all of a sudden your computer is extremely slow, you most likely have a virus.  Another chance that you may have a virus is if all or some of your files disappear.  This is why it is important to have a data backup system as well.  You want to be sure that as you create documents that you save often.  You should also make sure that you do not open “shady” emails because these often times can lead to viruses.  Even certain websites can lead to viruses if you are not careful.

The Free Malware Protection website has additional information that you might find useful.

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Spyware is basically one type of malware that collects information on the user without their knowledge.  Spyware is typically downloaded onto a users computer unknowingly and runs in the background of the operating system.  Because of this it is basically invisible to the user.  Spyware programs collect many different types of personal information.  It can collect Internet surfing habits, all sites that a user visits, it can also change computer settings, collect information on passwords, change home pages and even result in the loss of Internet or other program function.

One of the main causes of spyware is piggybacking.  In this manner spyware programs are downloaded unknowingly along with programs or files from the Internet that are wanted.  This spyware software can quickly go to work and make a mess of your computer and operating system.

Many spyware programs are designed to display advertisements.  One symptom that your computer is infected with spyware is if many pop up advertisements are shown when you are browsing the Internet.  Some spyware programs are also associated with Identity Theft and fraud.

It is important to install anti spyware software on your computer to prevent any unwanted spyware from being installed.  There are many different options available online and in local stores.  Windows based machines are the most vulnerable for spyware but with more and more people switching to Macintosh, the spyware for the OS X operating system is becoming more prevalent.

The major anti-virus firms McAfee, Symantec and Sophos have integrated spyware programs into their anti-virus software.  This allows users to “kill 2 birds with 1 stone,” and protect their computers from both viruses and spyware with only one program.  This anti spyware program can help clean your computer of existing spyware and prevent against future spyware infection.

As soon as you notice a difference in the speed of your machine it would make sense to get some spyware software.  Also, users should be careful with the programs and files that they download from the Internet as it may contain spyware.

The Free Malware Protection website has additional information that you might find useful.

]]> http://freemalwareprotection.net/spyware-software/spyware-software/feed/ 0 Best Antivirus Software http://freemalwareprotection.net/best-antivirus-sofware/best-antivirus-software/ http://freemalwareprotection.net/best-antivirus-sofware/best-antivirus-software/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:06:00 +0000 gf http://freemalwareprotection.net/?p=9 Everyone is beginning to understand the importance of having an antivirus program or spyware installed onto their computers. Our computers at home or at work hold countless irreplaceable files that would be devastated if corrupted or deleted due to a virus. As you search on the Internet you will be able to find a wide [...]]]> Everyone is beginning to understand the importance of having an antivirus program or spyware installed onto their computers. Our computers at home or at work hold countless irreplaceable files that would be devastated if corrupted or deleted due to a virus. As you search on the Internet you will be able to find a wide variety of antivirus software programs. Since everyone is more interested in the antivirus protections it seems that all the companies are jumping on the boat and trying to sell their own antivirus software. Everyone wants a piece of the pie. Let’s talk about some of the best antivirus software that is out there.

Feel free to do your own research on the Internet where many people have created product review websites that will allow you simple comparison between the best antivirus programs. This article will just touch on a couple of them.

One of the most highly ranked antivirus software products is Avira. They have a good reputation that has been going on for many years. It has more features and does a better job compared to all of the other antivirus software on the Internet. For the price you pay you get the most for your product. It has great defense from viruses and other hacker malware on the Internet. It’s also considered to be very user-friendly software along with its many great features.

Another great antivirus software is Avast. They have many similar features to Avira but the main difference is the cost.  Both also have free antivirus software versions for personal use and the free versions are better than most of the more expensive products.  You should give them a try.

Webroot antivirus is newer software that is becoming ever more popular among antivirus users. It can’t quite compare with the above-mentioned software but it does offer a great price for the product. It will still give you great protection but not with the extent of features for a low cost. Webroot antivirus will continue to improve over time.

One of the most common antivirus software programs is Norton Antivirus. This software come preinstalled on many computers and many people choose to keep it. It is considered one of the best antivirus software programs but it does lack in some of the major features of the other programs and it has been noted to slow your computer with too many needless scans.

Most of these companies have free trial offers for their software. Take the time to see which antivirus software is best for you and protecting your files. Each product will have different pros and cons so in the end it’s up to you to choose the best antivirus software for you.

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