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[Matthew Jarosz]

Spybot - Search & Destroy is a good program and it's free. You might want to update it first before you run their scan.

The home of Spybot-S&D!

Note: On the download page they mention about donations. You don't have to donate to them unless you want.

[barcotta]

AVG is a good program, but be prepared: It, like most anti-virus programs, is annoying. I prefer avast! over AVG as far as the program itself goes, but avast! is only free for a month or so until you have to buy it. AVG's basic version is free forever.

Now you have over half a dozen anti-virus programs to research!

Not true. I've run avast! For about four years on many PCs and never paid a dime. No ads either. You just have to register--which is free.

[Ruddigore]

Not true. I've run avast! For about four years on many PCs and never paid a dime. No ads either. You just have to register--which is free.

Really? Awesome. I might just load avast! again.

Spybot - Search & Destroy is a good program and it's free. You might want to update it first before you run their scan.

I agree that Spybot - Search & Destroy is a wonderful program. I have it running on all of the computers in my house. But: it isn't an antivirus program. It gets rid of spyware and adware, but doesn't protect against viruses.

Still, everybody should have it. It's free and effective, the best combination.

[Ubuntu_user]

You guys have it all wrong, buy a Mac and you'll never have any problems. Seriously though, back when I use to run a PC, Trend Micro did the job very well.

[cookderosa]

just letting everyone know- i did a full scan (not quick) using Microsoft Essentials and it's gone! Microsoft essentials is new and seems to work!

[Gary]

If we could only run Microsoft Essentials on our politicians and businesses, we'd be much better off. Maybe in spray form. Or create a Bulls#$% repellent! Entrepreneurs, start your engines.......