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Geek Culture / Free Virus Software, besides AVG?

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DJ Almix
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Posted: 2nd Sep 2009 23:18
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There is an error and I think there might be a small virus on my computer, any good known programs.

(Btw the error has something to do with avgmfx86.sys)

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AdrianoJones Wannabe
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Posted: 2nd Sep 2009 23:48
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I would recommend Spybot Search and Destroy, Avast, Clamwin Antivirus, and Malwarebyte's Antimalware. All are good programs.
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zeroSlave
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Posted: 2nd Sep 2009 23:56
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"...avgmfx86.sys is related to AVG's real-time monitor. I think this error happens if you upgraded from an older version of AVG to the latest one via the "Recommended Updates" option...sometimes the uninstallers/reinstallers are not updated when the product itself is. In this case, you should download a fresh copy of the latest version of AVG..."

I have never really had a problem with AVG, but AdrianoJones Wannabe made some good suggestions.

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DJ Almix
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 00:33
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Quote: ""...avgmfx86.sys is related to AVG's real-time monitor. I think this error happens if you upgraded from an older version of AVG to the latest one via the "Recommended Updates" option...sometimes the uninstallers/reinstallers are not updated when the product itself is. In this case, you should download a fresh copy of the latest version of AVG...""


Although I have completly un-installed my old copy of AVG!

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zeroSlave
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 01:06
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When and how is the error showing up?

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Lemonade
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 01:10
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I recommend Avast...although what you are using is good too.

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puppyofkosh
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 01:19
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HijackThis is excellent when you have symptoms of a virus. It won't tell you what the virus is, but on tech support forums and stuff people can read it for you and guide you through fixing your machine.
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Mahoney
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 02:37
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I second Avast!, as it's great and free.

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DJ Almix
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 04:30 Edited at: 3rd Sep 2009 04:39
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Quote: "When and how is the error showing up?"


During instillation right at the end.

It says that AVG failed to install I click details and that's the error that pop's up.

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zeroSlave
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 04:50
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"Hi,
could you please download first latest installation file for AVG 8.5 as AVG 7.5 is expired by now:
http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe

- Check if following file is present in your computer, don't forget hidden folders / files - if so, delete it before the installation:
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys

- The same with following registry entry (Start -> Run... -> type "regedit" without quotes -> enter):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AvgMfx86

Was the installation successful then?
"- Manager of the AVG forums

It might work. But then again, I have heard good things about avast as well.


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DJ Almix
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 07:05
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Quote: ""Hi,
could you please download first latest installation file for AVG 8.5 as AVG 7.5 is expired by now:
http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe

- Check if following file is present in your computer, don't forget hidden folders / files - if so, delete it before the installation:
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys

- The same with following registry entry (Start -> Run... -> type "regedit" without quotes -> enter):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AvgMfx86

Was the installation successful then?
"- Manager of the AVG forums

It might work. But then again, I have heard good things about avast as well. "


Well that fixed like all my errors, but the avgmfx86.sys one I will still try. For now I installed Avast.

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Phaelax
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2009 08:02
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Quote: "HijackThis is excellent when you have symptoms of a virus"


It's usefull for removing crap that's been integrated into browsers, the startup, and registry junk, but it's hardly going to remove a virus. Most will simply replace the elements HijackThis removed once the machine is rebooted, or even before. But it can help you determine if you have crap installed somewhere.

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