Well it's almost 2014 and the new year is fast approaching. So what's new in virus software. Well AVG has come out with improvements with their AVG 2014 Internet Security Version. It now has a privacy fix program that will check for any intrusions. It will help with sites such as facebook, Google and LinkedIn, not to mention others as well. Here is a link to information about it http://www.pcworld.com/article/2048091/avgs-2014-lineup-of-antivirus-and-security-includes-new-web-privacy-protections.html . Their Free AVG 2014 version has been updated as well as the AVG PC Tuneup 2014.
Kaspersky Antivirus 2014 is also going very strong. It is working with advanced antivirus protection, real time protection and instant safety checks. Here is a link to their website with more information that will help http://www.kaspersky.co.za/anti-virus .
Avast Antivirus 2014 is still going strong. Their free version does a very good job for being free. Just remember to register it and go to the link in your email and set the password. Avast has a new look, which seems to be more streamlined. I have personally used the free version and it worked really well.
Another virus software that's rated right up there is Bitdefender. I have never used it, but the ratings are extremely good. It also indicates that it is very easy to use. It apparently does a very good job at removing the virus. One thing it boasts of is not being very intrusive. In other words it will not pop up and give constant messages. All I can say is try it and see for yourself.
These are just four of the virus programs out there. There are others that seem to be doing very well such as Nortons, Vipre, and Panda.
Whatever virus program you decide to go with keep it up to date. Run scans manually or have it scheduled to run a scan. Use other free programs as well such as free malwarebytes and spybot 2.2, these are manual programs that the user will have to update and run.
Thank You for reading and stay virus clean.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
My Favorite Virus Removal Programs For 2013
What are the best programs to use to remove viruses. Here is my list and I would run them in this order.
I Would Run Them In The SAFE MODE. Windows 8 and 8.1 can be set to run in the safe mode with networking. When you are done just reset it back to the normal mode. The below programs below are free on the internet. There are free utility programs such as Hirens 15.1 and 15.2 that the iso file can be burned to a cd and then run.
1. TDSSKILLER.EXE
2. Combofix.exe ( Does Not Run On Windows 8 & 8.1 Yet )
3. Free Malwarebytes
4. Super AntiSpyware- Portable Version
5. Spybot 2.2 Portable
6. Clamwin Portable
7. Free Avast Anti Virus
8. Use High Jack This to remove ad ins left in Internet Explorer
9. Norton Power Eraser
10. A Squared
11. Bit Defender
There are other programs out there that can be run, these usually do the trick.
If the computer will not boot to the safe mode, normal mode or Command prompt then I would install a fresh load on a good hard drive and then connect the infected drive as a second drive in the system. Disconnect the set up hard drive and reconnect the infected drive. Then run all the programs and see if the computer will boot properly.
If the computer will still not boot into any mode , then it is time to reformat the set up hard drive, copy all the data such as pictures, documents, favorites, music, email and any other data to the set up drive. You can use a free program such as unstoppable copier to copy the data to the set up drive. Just remember to uncheck the attributes settings first. Then you can use a program such as acronis or nortons ghost to clone it back to the infected drive. As a precaution you should wipe out the partition on the infected drive first.
If you do not have access to these cloning programs, then just save the data first to a drive that was set up fresh. Just remember to wipe out the fresh load drive first to remove any possible virus that may have been transferred to it during the cleaning process. I have had this happen one time. Then install a fresh load and copy the data off the cleaned hard drive. Wipe out the partition on the infected drive, reformat the infected drive and reinstall the operating system, drivers, updates and all other software. Now you can copy the saved data to it and move it back in place. Make sure you have good virus software such as free Avast, malwarebytes and spybot 2.2 installed.
If anyone just wants to wipe out your hard drive first and not try to clean anything, then they are a poor technician and just want your money. Also look out for the person who goes through the registry and removes information that run the virus and says now it's gone. You will be revisited by the infection and be back.
If you decide you want a professional to handle the work check out all reviews on the internet first. There are an awful lot of crooks out there. No one should be taken to the cleaners by a dishonest individual. Some of these things may be repeated in my earlier post, but I figure the help the better.
Thanks for reading and stay safe.
I Would Run Them In The SAFE MODE. Windows 8 and 8.1 can be set to run in the safe mode with networking. When you are done just reset it back to the normal mode. The below programs below are free on the internet. There are free utility programs such as Hirens 15.1 and 15.2 that the iso file can be burned to a cd and then run.
1. TDSSKILLER.EXE
2. Combofix.exe ( Does Not Run On Windows 8 & 8.1 Yet )
3. Free Malwarebytes
4. Super AntiSpyware- Portable Version
5. Spybot 2.2 Portable
6. Clamwin Portable
7. Free Avast Anti Virus
8. Use High Jack This to remove ad ins left in Internet Explorer
9. Norton Power Eraser
10. A Squared
11. Bit Defender
There are other programs out there that can be run, these usually do the trick.
If the computer will not boot to the safe mode, normal mode or Command prompt then I would install a fresh load on a good hard drive and then connect the infected drive as a second drive in the system. Disconnect the set up hard drive and reconnect the infected drive. Then run all the programs and see if the computer will boot properly.
If the computer will still not boot into any mode , then it is time to reformat the set up hard drive, copy all the data such as pictures, documents, favorites, music, email and any other data to the set up drive. You can use a free program such as unstoppable copier to copy the data to the set up drive. Just remember to uncheck the attributes settings first. Then you can use a program such as acronis or nortons ghost to clone it back to the infected drive. As a precaution you should wipe out the partition on the infected drive first.
If you do not have access to these cloning programs, then just save the data first to a drive that was set up fresh. Just remember to wipe out the fresh load drive first to remove any possible virus that may have been transferred to it during the cleaning process. I have had this happen one time. Then install a fresh load and copy the data off the cleaned hard drive. Wipe out the partition on the infected drive, reformat the infected drive and reinstall the operating system, drivers, updates and all other software. Now you can copy the saved data to it and move it back in place. Make sure you have good virus software such as free Avast, malwarebytes and spybot 2.2 installed.
If anyone just wants to wipe out your hard drive first and not try to clean anything, then they are a poor technician and just want your money. Also look out for the person who goes through the registry and removes information that run the virus and says now it's gone. You will be revisited by the infection and be back.
If you decide you want a professional to handle the work check out all reviews on the internet first. There are an awful lot of crooks out there. No one should be taken to the cleaners by a dishonest individual. Some of these things may be repeated in my earlier post, but I figure the help the better.
Thanks for reading and stay safe.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Update On The Cryptolocker Virus
Seems that the cryptolocker virus is still going strong. There still isn't any cure to decrypt the files on the hard drive after it has struck. People are still being forced to pay the $300 dollar ransome to hopefully get their data back.
This virus is spreading into homes and offices at a fast rate. It has already infected over 250,000 victims. As of this date no one has had any success with getting the data back. The on screen timer will demand the ransom money in bitcoin be payed within 72 hours. Apparently a police department in Massachusetts was infected in November.
Once again the infection usually comes in through email attachments or over a network. This just an insane that just keeps getting worse. Here is a link to some good information on the virus http://www.zdnet.com/cryptolockers-crimewave-a-trail-of-millions-in-laundered-bitcoin-7000024579/ .
This virus is spreading into homes and offices at a fast rate. It has already infected over 250,000 victims. As of this date no one has had any success with getting the data back. The on screen timer will demand the ransom money in bitcoin be payed within 72 hours. Apparently a police department in Massachusetts was infected in November.
Once again the infection usually comes in through email attachments or over a network. This just an insane that just keeps getting worse. Here is a link to some good information on the virus http://www.zdnet.com/cryptolockers-crimewave-a-trail-of-millions-in-laundered-bitcoin-7000024579/ .
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