Understanding Antivirus and Antispyware

Antivirus Software is a computer program designed to eliminate computer viruses and other malware. Nowadays, antivirus scan programs have the ability to neutralize all kinds of threats including worms, Trojan horses, etc and serve as a catalyst in virus and spyware removal.

Antivirus software programs that are commonly available in market are Norton, McAfee, and SOPHOS. Among all, Norton continues to be the bestselling antivirus program, and has proved its mettle in detecting viruses.

Likewise, there are super antispyware software programs. They are used solely for detection and removal of spyware. These software programs follow different techniques to complete their task. They either scan files to identify known viruses matching definitions in their virus dictionary or track suspicious behavior shown by files and programs stored in computer. For examples: A program trying to write data to an executable program can create doubt. However, such a diagnosis generally covers data captures, port monitoring, and other tricks.

Always install such an anti-spyware program that works effectively with your operating system. Its main advantage lies in its efficiency to provide high quality protection against complex spyware attacks. Most of these programs offer complete security by scanning not only e-mails, but also all traffic generating from diskettes, USB sticks, and Internet.

There are specific antivirus programs that the user can easily install. Also, they are available for free on the Internet. But it is always recommended to buy a software package as it will have additional features for an efficient PC protection.

Some antispyware software can reduce your PC’s performance to a large extent. You may disable the antivirus protection to avert performance loss but it will increase the risk of infection. If you are unsure of which Antispyware program to buy, you can consult with technicians offering computer support online. Apart from providing the best advice, they can install the most suitable Antispyware in no time.

Many companies offer services like installation and timely up gradation of antivirus software program, troubleshooting PC errors, email support services, support for all operating systemsFree Web Content, and other related benefits as a part of their computer support package.



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Norton Products 2009

By: nikola simanic
With its great success and variety of computer protection software, its no wonder the name Norton has become a prestigious one. With 2009 approaching around the corner, Norton has announced their new generation of products. All of the Norton products you know have been upgraded to perform better. Norton Antivirus, Ghost, Internet Security, and more are some great Norton products 2009.

Norton AntiVirus 2009 will have a great set of features with some additives. You will get the fantastic protection against, spyware, malware, worms, trojans and viruses, as well as: faster scans, network mapping, non-lag in the background performance, and an automatic spyware filter. This is just one of the Norton products 2009.

Another great tool from Norton products 2009 is Norton Internet Security 2009. This software prevents, removes, and destroys all sorts of viruses, spyware, trojans, spam, adware, and much more. There are great identity theft prevention features as well.

The 2009 version of Norton Ghost is Norton Ghost 14.0. You will get all the great features such as: full system backup, backs up everything on your hard drive or partition, file, folder and FTP backup, and more. You will also receive Symantec ThreatCon integration, a new feature where Leverages intelligence from Symantec’s industry-leading security research organization by triggering incremental backups whenever ThreatCon reaches a specified threat level; Great for computers without antivirus protection.

Norton has really come through with this great new lineup of software. Take a look at the Norton products 2009 and you’ll fall in love instantly.

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Panda Antivirus Pro 2009

The new Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 is the easiest-to-use and most intuitive protection for your computer. Just install it and forget about viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud and identity theft. Chat, share photos and videos, bank and buy online, read your favorite blogs or simply surf the Web, with complete peace of mind. And thanks to the new Collective Intelligence technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions.

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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1

by AVG Technologies:

AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.

Version 8.0.1 adds integrated spyware protection and a new LinkScanner feature that gives users safety rankings for their Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches.

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Anti-Spyware Program Information by Pwoo

The threats computer programs impose on your computer are increasing. Most people are familiar with the term computer virus but there are also trojans, worms and spyware. These certain problems may ruin your computer, or let criminals inside your personal files. Although now the latest protection software will take care of that for you. Here are some of the features you should look for when buying this type of software.

Detection Effectiveness - You want to get a program that has proven its worth. Online sites and computer magazines are great ways of learning which programs are good. An award called the VB100 is awarded by the independent Virus Bulletin and means that this program is very good.

Ease of Use - You want a program that is easy to set up and people friendly interface. The program should be able to scan your computer whenever you wish. It should also have automatic updates so that you know that you are always protected against new threats.

System Resources - A popular complaint from ant spyware users are that it slows your computer down. There are products on the market that have been designed to use few system resources but nonetheless give an excellent level of protection. This will ensure that you are still able to work quickly.

Effective Cleaning and Isolating - A quality program should be able to detect and eliminate any threat out there. This can be by removing the threat or, if it is unable to do this, to put it in quarantine. This will isolate it from the rest of the system and prevent any problem from spreading.

Total Protection - Consider exactually how you are going to protect your computer. Some of the more advanced anti virus programs include anti spyware protection, but some do not. In this case you would need to purchase a separate anti spyware product.

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MicroWorld's free tool now removes Brontok Worm by Btv Raj

Advanced security solution provider MicroWorld Technologies today announced that its Free AntiVirus Tool, MWAV, now removes Brontok Worm from infected computers. The utility comes as a relief to many computer users as they can now recover their machines from this harmful breed of malware without buying an AntiVirus software.

The first Brontok variant was detected in October 2005 and since it hasn't ceased crippling organizational networks and home PCs across the world. Even today one or the other Brontok variant finds a place in the top ten Virus lists comprising of wide spread malware types detected globally.

Coming through emails written in Indonesian or broken English, the Worm resides in the attached file. The attachment on most occasions is a '.ZIP' or an '.EXE' file with random names. The message content is more or less in preaching and moral policing mode as they talk about 'stopping free sex' and 'saying no to drugs'. Many varieties of Brontok infect USB drives too, thereby giving them an additional mode of propagation.

After finding its way into a computer, the Worm starts a gamut of harmful activities. Brontok removes the 'folder options' from the Windows Explorer, makes registry entries in order to start itself every time the computer is started, disables the Task Manager and stops the Command Prompt (Run option at the Windows start menu) from working.

The Worm's worst payload comes into play when it locks up the Windows registry altogether, making it impossible to install any software program on the infected computer. Brontok's political colors are displayed when some variants start a 'Ping Flood Attack' on Israeli government websites.

"This Worm has been a quite a headache for network administrators as well as for home PC users as it spreads fast with its dual mode of propagation," points out Manoj Manuskhani, Head - Technology and Marketing, MicroWorld. "Now with the new MWAV, one can not only remove the Worm, but also undo the changes made by it in Windows registry and settings, and repair other damages caused by it".

The free Virus Scanning tool, MWAV, scans computers and detects all sorts of malware like Virus, Worm, Trojan, Bots, along with a wide range of Spyware and Adware. It requires no installation and can be run directly by downloading the software from MicroWorld's website. The best part is MWAV works even when your computer has another AntiVirus running on it already. You can download the software at http://www.mwti.net/products/mwav/mwav.asp.

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MicroWorld Technologies (www.mwti.net) is the developer of highly advanced AntiVirus, Content Security and Firewall software solutions eScan, MailScan, and eConceal. MicroWorld Winsock Layer (MWL) is the revolutionary technology that powers most of MicroWorld products enabling them to achieve several certifications and awards by some of the most prestigious testing bodies, notable among them being Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, TUCOWS, Red Hat Ready and Novell Ready.

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Common Windows Registry Cleanup Methods by Jason Z Bell

The registry is a vital component of the Windows operating system that comprises important system, user, hardware, and software configuration information. Each and every operation on your Windows computer runs through the registry by accessing, modifying, adding and removing information from it. Ideally, the data that is no longer required should be removed from the registry. However, in real life this rarely happens and over a period of time your registry gets filled up with loads of unwanted, obsolete, and invalid data. This eventually results in a bloated registry that may corrupt and fragment the registry files and generate several computer errors. At times, registry problems may get so severe that they cause system failures and render your Windows computer unbootable.

To prevent these problems and maintain a healthy registry you need to perform a registry cleanup. Discussed here are some of the tasks that you can perform to clean the unwanted registry data.

Get Rid of Unwanted Programs

Whenever you install a software program or utility on your computer, some information is added to the registry. As a result, if you frequently install programs on your computer, the Windows registry will grow rather quickly. To prevent this, it's recommended that you uninstall unwanted and unused programs from your computer. This will not only help you maintain a healthy registry, but also enable you to free up valuable disk space.

To uninstall these programs, you can use the Add or Remove Programs that can be launched from the Control Panel.

Use a Third-Party, Windows Uninstaller to Delete Unwanted Orphan Files and Registry Entries

Just removing unwanted programs is not the complete solutions. Quite often uninstalled programs leave behind certain files, folders and registry entries on the system. This unwanted orphaned data not only clutters your disk but also has adverse effects on the Windows registry.

There are several things you can do to get rid of this data. To remove these unwanted files and folders, open the Windows Explorer window, navigate to the Programs Files folder and then check if the folder of the program you uninstalled exists here. If it does, delete it. You may also check the Start menu, Desktop, and the Quick Launch bar for program's shortcuts, and delete them if you find any.

You may also opt for a reliable third-party, Windows uninstaller program to scan and remove all unwanted, orphaned program data and registry entries.

Use Windows Repair Software

Your Windows computer has a Registry Editor (regedit) tool that enables you to perform a registry clean up to some extent. However, this tool does not consist of any automated feature to perform registry maintenance, and the chances of errors in manual registry editing are quite high.

To take care of this problem, and to help you maintain a healthy registry, there are several third-party registry cleaner tools available that enable you to easily perform the following registry maintenance tasks:

* Perform a thorough and automatic scan of the registry and clean up all unwanted data from it. * Repair erroneous registry entries and as a result resolve several computer errors. * Defrag the registry to compress it and to speed up data access. * Back up the registry on regular basis to ensure that you can easily fix it in case of a problem.

The registry is a critical component of your Windows computer. Use the methods explained in this article to maintain a healthy registry and enjoy high-performance, error-free computing experience for a long time.

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