Expert: Carolyn Meinel - 7/2/2009

Question
Dear Carolyn,
I hope that All is  well for you. Thanks for all of  your good recommends that you have sent to me for my several problems . I appreciate you again.

In Tools Menu and Folder Option and View  Tab ,  in part of  Hidden Files and Folders in Microsoft Windows XP OS, When I  checked/removed the checked Marks of options  from “Show hidden files and Folders” and the options below this part, After the Applying the Box I see that all my option weren’t chose at all and the option are chosen vice versa of my selections . I sure that there is Viruses on my System’ H.D.D - sticky Worm infection like AutoRun.exe  or the viruses that  don't show my real Data on Flash Memory and only say the storage of data but hide them and don't show them or so on , if possible guide me a free antivirus to download and delete the worms or Virus .
I don’t connect to Internet with this computer and I want to download the updates files on other computer and copy the updated files to this system during the week/month. Please help me to find a better sort of this free Anti-Virus to remove the threats.
Best Regards,
Ali


Answer
I don't recommend any of the free antivirus programs. Most importantly, you need more than just antivirus nowadays to protect your computer, you need an Internet security suite that includes a firewall and anti-spyware. You also need a safe web browser -- I recommend Firefox, free from Mozilla.com.

There are two excellent Internet security suites that allow to to use them for free for thirty days. Kapersky Internet Security, at http://kapersky.com or F-Secure's Complete Internet security suite, https://store.f-secure.com/cgi-bin/dlreg/ml=EN?ID=FSISTB&desid=TRIAL