[SOLVED] Free antivirus really clean ?

The_RocK · 11-24-2009, 02:33 PM

I just learnt from my friend that free antivirus aur d trial ones dnt really clean d system but just puts d malware in quarantine .. is it true ??
or they do clean ?

Mountainman1863 · 11-24-2009, 02:34 PM

When it's quarantined (and thus inactive), you can then see what you have and promptly delete it.

**Glaswegian** · 11-24-2009, 02:43 PM

Hi

As long as the trial version is from a reputable company, then you will be OK.

**Basementgeek** · 11-24-2009, 02:47 PM

The Free anti virus programs that we recommend do work fine, they are the ones that have been tested, by people like us. Many folks here use them.

Don't ever check on a pop that offers free protection. There are just many fake A/V any more.

Remember that there is more to protecting your computer besides an AV. Please have a read here:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...do-i-need.html

BG

The_RocK · 11-24-2009, 04:17 PM

Thnx for all d replies..got d answer :)

11-24-2009, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 25 OS: XP sp3	[SOLVED] Free antivirus really clean ? I just learnt from my friend that free antivirus aur d trial ones dnt really clean d system but just puts d malware in quarantine .. is it true ?? or they do clean ?

11-24-2009, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mountainman1863 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Syracuse Posts: 64 OS: XP Pro SP2 (both machines)	Re: Free antivirus really clean ? When it's quarantined (and thus inactive), you can then see what you have and promptly delete it.

11-24-2009, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 26,387 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System	Re: Free antivirus really clean ? Hi As long as the trial version is from a reputable company, then you will be OK. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

11-24-2009, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,953 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: Free antivirus really clean ? The Free anti virus programs that we recommend do work fine, they are the ones that have been tested, by people like us. Many folks here use them. Don't ever check on a pop that offers free protection. There are just many fake A/V any more. Remember that there is more to protecting your computer besides an AV. Please have a read here: http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...do-i-need.html BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Submit New Articles Proud member of ASAP

11-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 25 OS: XP sp3	Re: Free antivirus really clean ? Thnx for all d replies..got d answer :)