What's the best solution to internet security? All in one or a combination of free programs? If so, which ones?

September 24, 2009

I’ve tried Trend Micro, McAfee, Norton, Registry Mechanic, CA, and several freeware programs like Zone Alarm, AVG, Advanced System Care, Spyware Blaster, Easy Cleaner, and most recently COMODO Internet Security. It seems to me like they all worked somewhat well for a while. Seems like either the program gets too cumbersome or the PC ends up slowing way down. Even had 3 PC’s die after getting slow. Got a laptop now that’s really slowed down. Do you just need to switch security providers frequently? Who do you trust??

How do I scan my drivers on my computer and then update them.?

September 24, 2009

I’m getting and error code 25099 when I try to install java. I was just thinking maybe my driver’s are not up to date. Will this help. I had a virus attack and found out that the anti-virus software I had was not a good choice. Now I have norton. Seems to slow down computer a bit but at least I know that I have good protection now. anyway I fixed the virus attack but I still can not install java. HELP HELP PLEASE

Can someone suggest some free programs to make my computer better?

September 23, 2009

I have windows xp. I use ccleaner,using registry cleaner,advanced windows care v2,norton,spybot,windows defender, anymore programs I need to keep it clean and run faster it seems like its running slow i have dsl net.I ran disk cleanup and defrag. my drive.

Why can’t I clean my registry??

September 21, 2009

I was going through my registry and I found an entire list of previously used firewalls and AV’s. Each of these programs has been completely installed and removed from my computer quite a while ago. After I found these entries I deleted them since they are utterly useless and just take up space. However, I reopened the registry and all the entries rewrote them selves back to where the were before I deleted them.

What is going on? Why can I not remove these useless entries and how do I permanently get rid of them?

Wouldn’t this be considered malware since it is not removable and rewrites itself after being deleted? These are entries from big named companies like norton, mcafee, and several others.

How do you remove Winfixer from Internet Explorer?

September 20, 2009

I usually use Netscape but my son went to Internet Explorer and an error message popped up and now I have this winfixer junk on my computer. Norton removes it or says it does but if Internet Explorer is opened then this comes right back. I can use Netscape no problems but not Internet Explorer. Is it possible to get this off? It was never downloaded just popped up and won’t leave.
I understand. The netscape version I am using has both foxfire and internet explorer on it. I use the foxfire option. However some sites will not respond with netscape and end up having to use IE. The first person that responded. Forgive me but how do I know your site is also safe when this winfixer keeps trying to get me to download things too. Can you calm my fears?