[ksridharprasad]

Hi Friends,

I do not have any anti-virus software in my system, yesterday I have tried to download Avira, Avast, AVG, Mcfee anti-virus soft ware, but I could not why I do not know. At last I have downloaded Immunet 3 antivius software in my sytem, I do not know about it can any body share your experience about this Immunet3 antivirus soft ware.

[CyberFreak]

Of you could not install 4 of the main anti-virus softwares available, it would point to a more serious issue. Potentially the fact your system is already compromised and therefore won't allow the installation of anti virus softwares. What was stopping you installing the other anti virus softwares? Any errors?

Personally, I haven't used Immunet so I can't really comment on how good it is.

[Sam]

What operating system are you running?

[ksridharprasad]

Hi Sam,

Thanks for the response, i am using windows xp 2003 version in my desk top. I do not know basics about computer and net.

[saraali786]

never heard about this antivirus i am using Nod 32 right now I have windows 7

[ksridharprasad]

Hi Saraali786,

Thanks for the response, is NOD 32 is free version or paid version? At present I am not using any anti virus, first I have to format my system and then I have to use good anti virus.

[LShun]

The first sign you cannot use those antivirus is because a Malware is stopping you like what CyberFreak said. After reformatting, I suggest you use Avast! antivirus and enable the Hardened Mode ( Aggressive mode ) since it blocks not-so-well-known software from launching without your permission which you can give with a single click at the "Add Exclusion" Balloon. If you want more layer's of protection, use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Anti-Exploit. Anti-Malware is used for hunting malware's and Anti-Exploit is to prevent website from throwing down nasty stuffs through the web in the first place.

Good luck!

[ksridharprasad]

Hi LShun,

Thanks for the response, I do not know how to format my system and I do not have the OS software with me. The system I brought it from my Hyderabad home, this is also more than 6 years old.

[LShun]

Hi ksridharprasad,

If you do not have the OS software with you, you could try to set-up a dual boot of your Linux if you want to make sure maximum security. But here's a word of warning I'm giving you because of my own experience: Do not partition or change the letter of the primary Windows drive. I tried once, and it ruined my windows by returning a Hal.DLL error everytime I boot.

That said if you want to, its on your choice.

[Mr Kewl]

You should check out Qihoo 360 Internet Security, It is 100% free & has very high detection ratings according to AV-Comparatives.

[ksridharprasad]

Hi mr Kewl,

Thanks for the suggestion, I will check up with Qihoo 360 internet security.

[vathsala]

The first sign you cannot use those antivirus is because a Malware is stopping you like what CyberFreak said. After reformatting, I suggest you use Avast! antivirus and enable the Hardened Mode ( Aggressive mode ) since it blocks not-so-well-known software from launching without your permission which you can give with a single click at the "Add Exclusion" Balloon. If you want more layer's of protection, use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Anti-Exploit. Anti-Malware is used for hunting malware's and Anti-Exploit is to prevent website from throwing down nasty stuffs through the web in the first place.

Good luck!

Hi LShun

How nicely you have explained. Hats off to you. Like Sridharprasad, i too dont have much knowledge about pc and its functions, but solely depend upon my sons who were with me all these days but now not with me but staying in someother station . So now a days i am struggling to fix the problem if my pc gives any trouble. But after going through this discussion, i think i should also install aggressive mode of avast. Ofcourse my son installed Avast only but dont know whether it is aggressive mode or not, I will find out. and install if he did not install. Thank you LShun. God bless you

[jade100]

You don't know how to download?
try AVG , easy installation instruction and easy to use

[Cloudlin]

You should only use one anti-virus because they will take up all the resources in your computer, and really one should suffice.
I use Avira for the smaller memory footprint.

You can also download tools to remove adware and spyware such as malwarebytes

[vathsala]

Hi Sridhar
I hope now you must have installed antivirus in your system after formatting it. Here each and everyone has given excellent suggestions. Even i dont know anything about pc and its trouble shooting but after going through this thread, i too came to know about various types of antivirus .

[jade100]

Hi Sridhar
I hope now you must have installed antivirus in your system after formatting it. Here each and everyone has given excellent suggestions. Even i dont know anything about pc and its trouble shooting but after going through this thread, i too came to know about various types of antivirus .

I am all ears to help you get an answer with anti virus things I know the basics and comparisons

[vathsala]

Definitely I will take your help when i need it. Since you know well about pc, i think you are the right persons i was searching for all these days

[blueleaf]

I actually never heard of it, I am using ESET and it is pretty awesome. I guess I may have to stick with it.

[vathsala]

I know only Mcafee, Avast and Norton anti virus. Others names are new to me. But i will note it down in my diary and try next time

[ksridharprasad]

Hi Vathsala,

Any how I am not using this computer for 6 months, after comming back I will format it and install good anti virus.