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Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by janesburg, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. janesburg

    janesburg Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My computer is running like crap! I have Norton 360 for protection. What can I do to get this thing running faster? I think I have some Spyware problems among others. Norton keeps stopping some Trojan too. Any links to actual FREE downloads to get this thing going? Thanks
     
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    AVG Free 8.5- Google It and find the free AVG link. It's what I use, haven't had hardly any problems. I also have Spybot Search and Destroy, that's free also and It keeps the Spyware off of your computer.
     
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    jkcmerg Weekend Warrior

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    I agree with Schultzy on AVG Free 8.5...download this and you can get rid of Norton all together....Also i have no experience with Spybot and i would guess it works just fine..I've been using SuperAntiSpyWare and it works great..no spywear problems whatsoever....and it is free also...
     
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    X2 on Spybot. Adaware is also a good free detection/removal utility. I use AVG, and it has a decent detection rate. It's not free but Kaspersky is hard to beat.
     
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    I totally agree and also I'd throw in ad-aware. :cool: My PC would have major STDs if it wasn't for AVG, Spybot, and Ad-aware. :deer: :d
     
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    Thanks for the replys. But, every AVG or Spybot I try to download I get to a point where its not free. Can anyone post an actual link to a free one? Thanks
     
    janesburg, Jul 25, 2009
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    http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Spybot-Search-Destroy/1043809773/1

    Click the light blue download square on the right side of your screen.
    Once you install it, run the program the click update so your virus definitions
    are current.

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    http://download.cnet.com/3001-2239_4-10320142.html?spi=ce5c713d36a7bed29faf9e2f403bf483

    I also use avg 8.5 here is a link run free protection no upgrade that costs money.
     
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