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Avast may have missed virus
I think I might have a virus on my computer. I have Avast, and it has been updated, but I just lost all my icons for programs on my start menu. I thought Avast was good, but I am not sure I am operating it correctly or if it is working properly. What should be my next step? Are there other anti-virus programs I can run without having to unstall Avast to have the other check my machine? I paid for a year of Avast, and was assured it was great. Is anyone an expert on the program?
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PrevX is the best way forward, as Tolomir has suggested. However, you could also try an online scan from Bitdefender:
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
or TrendMicro:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Good luck!
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
or TrendMicro:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Good luck!
michko:
AVG Free Edition (http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1) is a good solution.
Make sure you have good spy/adware detection programs. Personally, I use Adaware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php) and Spybot (http://www.safer-networking.org/). I've heard good things lately about SuperAntiSpyware (www.superantispyware.com).
Another helpful tool is CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com). This will clean out all temp files, including temp internet folders. It also has a good registry cleaner.
This is the setup I use on my personal computers. All free, all good programs. AVG does have a full suite (spyware included) in a pay-for version that is much better than McAfee and Norton. Smaller footprint (as in use of resources), more reliable, etc.