How do I download the Norton Anti Virut program

[Huong]

I would like to download the Norton Anti Virut program due to my computer has
virut

 

[Mary Sauer]

This is free!!

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that Trend
Housecall works for people.. download and run it..



http://housecall.trendmicro.com/



... select the 'online scan' and follow the directions given.



This takes a while to complete but is a necessary first step.





You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..



Adaware SE - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/



... and how to use it..
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial48.html



SpyBot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/



... and how to use it..
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html



Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..



SpywareBlaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html



... and how to use it..
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html



NOTE.. FOR Windows XP users ONLY.. Ewido Suite - http://www.ewido.net/en/ ..



A trial version is available, and they also allow for an online scan





You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
for you..



Zonealarm Firewall (free)..http://www.zonealarm.com .. recommended



AVG Anti-virus (free).. http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ ..
recommended



The weekly 'housekeeping' will not take long.. run Adaware, Spybot, and
SpywareBlaster weekly, ensuring that you update them prior to starting a
scan.



Also note that you have posted your query in a Microsoft publisher
newsgroup.. while the people here are friendly and helpful, for questions
such as yours, you would be better advised to use newsgroups more specific
to your problem..

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Norton is not a free download. You'd have to go buy it but some virii or
worms will prevent it from working after the fact. The klez worm was like
that. (Just dealt with that nasty critter a few weeks ago on an
acquaintance's system. Yuck!)

I second Mary's suggestion for AVG. I've been using it about 4 years now and
an VERY happy with it. It's what is now running on the aforementioned
system. ;-)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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[DavidF]

Great summary Mike!

Do you mind if I quote you? I know a number of people that could benefit
greatly from implementing your suggestions. I use all of them except for
one...

DavidF

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

David

By all means..

Out of interest, which part do you not implement?

 

[DavidF]

I had to laugh...I have used all of the utilities you list for many years,
except for Spyware Blaster.

DavidF

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

Admittedly, I do sit behind a router, but the only program I use is
SpywareBlaster.. I know that doesn't sound good in view of what I suggest to
others, but I practise 'safe hex', and know what I am doing.. it is the very
first program I install when working on client machines for the reason that
it prevents infection rather than try to eliminate it, the stable door
having been left open..