On Episode 4 and 5 we talked about virus and virus removal. This page contains links to resources mentioned on the show and recommended by myself and VirginiaW who when she is not farming is a computer support tech.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it’s fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!
SUPERAntiSpyware Quick, Complete and Custom Scanning of Hard Drives, Removable Drives, Memory, Registry, and More! Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats.
Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance.
AVG Free provides you with basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows and is available to download for free. For added security, consider upgrading to AVG Anti-Virus Pro and AVG Internet Security.