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ahmk · 11-10-08, 01:28 PM

Hi, guys,

Our PC got infected due to an expired Virus definition, and suddenly got flooded with viruses like trojans etc. We found our usage increased when compared to earlier months.

Removing Norton, we had Karsperky installed and run on our PC. When noticed increase in bandwidth and performance slow, we decided to scan PC after updating Karspersky. But, to our bad luck, Karspersky got blacklisted. As a result, we had to scan PC with this blacklisted stuff and found still lots of virus in C & D. Most of them, we got deleted or rectified.

Then, we got a freeware called Avira, got it installed and again we tried scanning the PC, but only a few of bugs found and deleted.

Then, this happened that Avira almost scanned everything till it got stuck in the process. Once at 60%, anoher at nearly 94%.

But, we are delighted to see our MB usage come down very very low to almost normal. We are using the net mostly for PC to PC on Skype and/or Yahoo. However, we have been using Yahoo voice chat only to be more cautious as Skype might still take a bit more MB because of P2P.

Your comments on the above are welcome. Please also advise on Avira.

Best regards

ahmk

Hi, friends,

Why am I unable to delete my same posts repeated just before this by mistake/error in them? I wanna delete them, please advise

Archer · 11-10-08, 02:31 PM

I would advise to use Avast Antivirus and do a complete scan. Avast is the best antivirus from which I have tried.

BTW. You cannot delete the first post in a thread. If it have error, you can edit them as long as the Edit button is visible.

ahmk · 11-10-08, 02:36 PM

thanx for ur kind reply

is it a freeware Avast? Can I download it from net?

ahmk

Archer · 11-10-08, 02:41 PM

Yes, Avast Home Edition is freeware. And the updates too. Although you will need to register for free to activate the software (just a matter of giving email address). This is the download link. www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html. The best thing about Avast Home Edition is you can use it like a full version (no annoying pop-us or ads). The setup/installation file is 18 MB in size.

ahmk · 11-10-08, 02:58 PM

Dear Archer,

Thanx very much for your infos

I've already started downloading it, and the virus cleaner too.

thanx once again

ahmk

Archer · 11-10-08, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahmk

Dear Archer,
Thanx very much for your infos
I've already started downloading it, and the virus cleaner too.
thanx once again
ahmk

Sure ahmk, Post if you need any help with Avast.

JohnnyG · 11-10-08, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer

Avast is the best antivirus from which I have tried.

+1

I'm using Avast from 2 years. It is much better than others

superprash2003 · 11-10-08, 09:45 PM

please avoid creating so many threads regarding the same question!!!.. i see 3 threads already..

11-10-08, 01:28 PM	#1
ahmk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 2	Bandwidth back to normal, wonderful!!!!! Hi, guys, Our PC got infected due to an expired Virus definition, and suddenly got flooded with viruses like trojans etc. We found our usage increased when compared to earlier months. Removing Norton, we had Karsperky installed and run on our PC. When noticed increase in bandwidth and performance slow, we decided to scan PC after updating Karspersky. But, to our bad luck, Karspersky got blacklisted. As a result, we had to scan PC with this blacklisted stuff and found still lots of virus in C & D. Most of them, we got deleted or rectified. Then, we got a freeware called Avira, got it installed and again we tried scanning the PC, but only a few of bugs found and deleted. Then, this happened that Avira almost scanned everything till it got stuck in the process. Once at 60%, anoher at nearly 94%. But, we are delighted to see our MB usage come down very very low to almost normal. We are using the net mostly for PC to PC on Skype and/or Yahoo. However, we have been using Yahoo voice chat only to be more cautious as Skype might still take a bit more MB because of P2P. Your comments on the above are welcome. Please also advise on Avira. Best regards ahmk Hi, friends, Why am I unable to delete my same posts repeated just before this by mistake/error in them? I wanna delete them, please advise Last edited by ahmk; 11-10-08 at 01:28 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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11-10-08, 02:31 PM	#2
Archer Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kerala Posts: 2,825 Rep Power: 6	I would advise to use Avast Antivirus and do a complete scan. Avast is the best antivirus from which I have tried. BTW. You cannot delete the first post in a thread. If it have error, you can edit them as long as the Edit button is visible.

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ahmk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 2	thanx for ur kind reply is it a freeware Avast? Can I download it from net? ahmk

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Archer Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kerala Posts: 2,825 Rep Power: 6	Yes, Avast Home Edition is freeware. And the updates too. Although you will need to register for free to activate the software (just a matter of giving email address). This is the download link. www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html. The best thing about Avast Home Edition is you can use it like a full version (no annoying pop-us or ads). The setup/installation file is 18 MB in size.

11-10-08, 02:58 PM	#5
ahmk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 2	Dear Archer, Thanx very much for your infos I've already started downloading it, and the virus cleaner too. thanx once again ahmk

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superprash2003 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,692 Rep Power: 5	please avoid creating so many threads regarding the same question!!!.. i see 3 threads already..

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