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I was doing a scan with avast on my computer and it came up some files cannot be scanned when i clicked on results it said i had a decompression bomb what is this and how does it affect my computer?
Also what is the best anti-virus firewall software
Thanks
Paul
Check out this link: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=8943
To my knowledge Avast is a highly rated anti-virus. For a firewall, if you are not behind a router, I have used ZoneAlarm. It is free and good. It will bug you to death until you get it set properly.
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Keith Davis
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Advice on how to avoid viruses and spyware. Suggestions on what software to run to avoid viruses and spyware. Identification of spyware, trojans, or virus infections. Overall system security.
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As a PC tech, removing and identifying many viruses and trojans from customer's PCs.
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