anti-virus software review

[TGMT²]

Originally Posted by bluemoon999

I've been using AVG for 2 years, it does not degrade the system performance. Used Norton, McAfee and TrendMicro before, don't like them. Thinking about to try something new.

Have you checked my Thread in the Executive Section on how to get AVG Professional for free?

[rsot]

Sorry to bump this old thread but just dealing with some computer issues for a family member.

Programs like Optimizer Pro and My PC Buster or some crap like that were found on the computer.

I used Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems to remove them.

Does anyone have recommend antivirus/antispyware programs that are effective to block them for my family member to surf Net? Would prefer downloading the program from the web....I have McAfee on physical CD...2010 edition ugh unused...recommendations are appreciated. AVG Professional still great?

A bit pressed to fix this computer while I am visiting....leaving tomorrow

PriceGong...Pricepeep...DealPly...lot of weird programs on the family member's comp

[GreenBean]

download malwarebytes (free) .... install & update... do a full scan in safe mode .........(untick free trial etc when installing)

Free.. here
Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

Wonder if there has been a keylogger issue? tell them to change their habits/

start in safe mode.... Just before the Windows 7 splash screen shown above appears, press the F8 key to enter ( if they are using windows7)
Choose a Windows 7 Safe Mode Option (Step 2 of 5)

Also... if you are sure the Pc/laptop is clean, you can use a free 'Keyscrambler' to scramble all the keystrokes..
KeyScrambler Personal - CNET Download.com

[rsot]

Thanks for the tip

That Revo Uninstaller seems good too by the way

[rsot]

Using AVG Internet Security - still good to protect?

[GreenBean]

Not for me.

Do not like it at all.

Others may have different thoughts.

Woah, you said the 2010 version?

That was OK.

On my cell phone.....

[rsot]

Hmm odd but am running Malwarebytes at same time of AVG - seems to be detecting stuff that AVG is missing /sigh

[rsot]

Originally Posted by GreenBean™

Not for me.

Do not like it at all.

Others may have different thoughts.

Woah, you said the 2010 version?

That was OK.

On my cell phone.....

I have McAfee 2010 sitting in a box that is unused...with full license key

[GreenBean]

Yep!!! That happens.


Pain in the .............

Hate McFee . Sorry.

AVG & McFee did not do their alleged work.

[rsot]

So Gb you just rely on this Malwarebytes program? No other program?

[GreenBean]

When I have had issues with 'computers' that are not APPLE, my brother gave this advice.
Let's assume it's a keylooger so all steps to 'clean up' can be done.

Other methods would include getting hold of wireshark and monitoring your outbound traffic for packets being sent to ad companies or rogue websites. You could then block these on your router. You can also use TCPView within windows to monitor these. See if anything looks suspicious.

Grab a firewall and lock it down. Set it for everything to ask for permission. That way you'll be able to narrow down the process or executable that's trying to upload logged data. View all hidden and system files on your PC, do a wildcard search for all files that have changed in the last few hours of PC use. One may look suspicious, this may be the root log that's recording keystrokes before being sent. It might be an idea to use your laptop offline in the first instance while running network checks and see if anything is still trying to 'send' data out despite no connectivity.

Malwarebytes is meant to be good for detecting this kind of stuff, although I've not really used it much. You could try creating another account that makes use of a high level UAC as well and logging in as that user, see if any spurious programs require elevated privileges, although if it's already created an entry in the HKLM-Run I'm guessing it just needed the one time elevation that's already been provided.

It will take a while to dig through all this and if you suspect a keylogger you're not going to be able to use your laptop for anything private until you confirm (facebook, banking, email etc.), which leads us into - just flatten and rebuild.

[rsot]

I have tried exploring to the family member about firewalls - he just wants thinks to 'work'...explained that he cant just go clicking around but he...is bit old and impatient

[GreenBean]

Issue is your work will be in vain if the badies are getting in.

Time consuming for a vacation help.

[rsot]

Da*n straight - annoying - just trying to find a nice coverall program but good steps - think I will teach about the malwarebytes program - might have to pay for it, is all

[sergfro]

malwarebytes, combofix & AVAST - thats all you need to fix 99% of spyware/virus

[rsot]

Thanks sergfro - checking now

[GreenBean]

That trio should zap the badies.

Bit the risk is they might lurk still

[MM78]

Eset Antivirus all the way.

[sergfro]

Originally Posted by rsot

Thanks sergfro - checking now

If its still infected then its a very serious infection. I am a computer admin for a school and with Malwarebytes, combofix, and avast I get 99% of it out. if spyware continues to linger you should run hijackthis and post the results so I can pinpoint what is infected and provide you the exact software to remove malware

[rsot]

Eset Antivirus MM78 - wow sounds out there

[TGMT²]

Originally Posted by MM78

Eset Antivirus all the way.

YUP, I 100% agree.

Currently running:

ESET Smart Security 5

and

Malwarebytes PRO

Nothing seems to get past these.

[rsot]

Buy ESET Antivirus | Purchase ESET Security Products - not bad - license for 2 years it is...