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free virus scan/removal

does anyone know of a free virus scan and removal program? the program ive been using runs of the internet and it hasnt been loading for me latley and i think i have a virus. i keep getting a single pop up for a search engine and than my home page keeps changing to a different search engine.

thanks

billy61788
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Try AVG free edition. It's a little slow in operation, but it's rather good quality

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

(Moved to the new 'Security' section)

Catweazle
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i'm looking for a free virus scan removal.. does any any know where i can find it ? There has to be one out there..

tiffanyakamisse
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i'm looking for a free virus scan removal.. does any any know where i can find it ? There has to be one out there..

http://www.ewido.net/en/

caperjack
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i use AVG with AVG antispyware and windows defender and zonealarm (And microsoft baseline analyser). In my opinion its the best security collection you can get

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http://www.free-av.com/
Avira's antivir is the best free anitvirus, proven.

Colin Mac
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i find it hard to take that company seriously as it makes a security suite for PocketPC'S which is the most stupid idea i have ever heard

jbennet
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whoa i luv this site

sshpak91
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R these the most recent anitvirus scan removals?

itnotme
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R these the most recent anitvirus scan removals?


of course not the thread is almost 6 yrs old use google.com to find most recent

caperjack
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