Computer support articles » Virus and Spyware http://www.mycomputeraid.com Free computer support, articles and Guides Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:09:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Is It OK To Run Multiple Anti-Spyware Programs? http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:18:49 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/ I was asked the other day about this subject, and it set me back a bit, because the idea had never crossed my mind. But it is worthy of talking about, because there are a number places out there on the web that will try and trick you into installing spyware by saying what you have is not working.

In many situations, if you have a reputable antivirus program installeld, you already have all < Read full article..>

]]> I was asked the other day about this subject, and it set me back a bit, because the idea had never crossed my mind. But it is worthy of talking about, because there are a number places out there on the web that will try and trick you into installing spyware by saying what you have is not working.

In many situations, if you have a reputable antivirus program installeld, you already have all < Read full article..>

]]> http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/is-it-ok-to-run-multiple-anti-spyware-programs/feed/ 0 Removal instructions for antivirxp08 http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/removal-instructions-for-antivirxp08/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/removal-instructions-for-antivirxp08/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:02:16 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=731 Anti Vir XP 08

AntiVirXP08 is a nasty trojan that is commonly downloaded as trojan included as part of a video codec.  An unsuspecting user downloads the codec, such as DivX, from what appears to be a dependable site, and AntiVir XP 08 installs itself as part of the codec installation. It then hijacks your computer, duplicates itself throughout the system, and things start < Read full article..>

]]> Anti Vir XP 08

AntiVirXP08 is a nasty trojan that is commonly downloaded as trojan included as part of a video codec.  An unsuspecting user downloads the codec, such as DivX, from what appears to be a dependable site, and AntiVir XP 08 installs itself as part of the codec installation. It then hijacks your computer, duplicates itself throughout the system, and things start < Read full article..>

]]> http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/removal-instructions-for-antivirxp08/feed/ 1 Retail antivirus VS Corporate antivirus http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/retail-antivirus-vs-corporate-antivirus/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/retail-antivirus-vs-corporate-antivirus/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:56:42 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=128 Retail Antivirus Packages Vs Corporate Versions

Someone asked me, “What’s the difference between retail and corporate antivirus software?” the other day.  After I looked into it, I came back with a couple of major variations between the two.

Retail applications, antivirus software included, are designed for isolated users.  A retail antiviral application is instal < Read full article..>

]]> Retail Antivirus Packages Vs Corporate Versions

Someone asked me, “What’s the difference between retail and corporate antivirus software?” the other day.  After I looked into it, I came back with a couple of major variations between the two.

Retail applications, antivirus software included, are designed for isolated users.  A retail antiviral application is instal < Read full article..>

]]> http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/retail-antivirus-vs-corporate-antivirus/feed/ 0 Why businesses should not use free antivirus http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/why-businesses-should-not-use-free-antivirus/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/why-businesses-should-not-use-free-antivirus/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:22:04 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=103 Free or Commercial Virus Scanners – What’s Best For Business?

There’s not much of a question here.  Free scanners are an excellent fast and available way to detect a virus if you’re short on time and money.  They are not, however, ideally suited for use over networks, nor can they be depended on to efficiently solve a problem when infections occur. < Read full article..>

]]> Free or Commercial Virus Scanners – What’s Best For Business?

There’s not much of a question here.  Free scanners are an excellent fast and available way to detect a virus if you’re short on time and money.  They are not, however, ideally suited for use over networks, nor can they be depended on to efficiently solve a problem when infections occur. < Read full article..>

]]> http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/why-businesses-should-not-use-free-antivirus/feed/ 2 Free online virus scanners http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/free-online-virus-scanners/ http://www.mycomputeraid.com/computer-security/virus-and-spyware/free-online-virus-scanners/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:34:52 +0000 MyComputerAid http://www.mycomputeraid.com/?p=102 Free Online Virus Scanners

There are many different free online virus scanners.  Two advantages to using them is that you’ll always be using the latest virus update, and your copy of the software is not in danger of being corrupted if you should happen to get a virus.  I will look briefly look at 4 of the more popular versions, and give you my thoughts.

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]]> Free Online Virus Scanners

There are many different free online virus scanners.  Two advantages to using them is that you’ll always be using the latest virus update, and your copy of the software is not in danger of being corrupted if you should happen to get a virus.  I will look briefly look at 4 of the more popular versions, and give you my thoughts.

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