i have a question about Malware

[cooltwou]

Anybody know a program that is free & can scan a computer & fix problems for free

[LZA]

A one that I've used in the past that seems pretty good is Malwarebytes. It's a paid program but you can get a free trail version that removes stuff

I used to also have Spybot search and destroy, but I haven't used that in years... It was good when I used it, but don't know if it's changed.

I'd see what others respond as well, but those are the 2 i've actually used in the past.

[Unkindled]

As stated above, Malwarebytes is an excellent option and is very effective. Here is what the premium version pays for:

• Ransomware protection
  
• exploit protection
  
• website protection
  
• live scans of files that you run
  
• Increased speed of scans
  

The premium version is not needed, because the free version scans are very effective for just malware, but there are full version cracks out there if you want it. 

http://1337x.to/torrent/3028316/Malwareb...gpatching/

I used the version above and I was satisfied with the results.

Hope that helped!

[contrail]

I would go with Malwarebytes personally as their free version does what it says it will do and gets the job done quickly.

[BigNoise]

malwarebytes is good but a bit too overzealous.

if you want a free scan only (no permanent run in the background) have a look at these:

https://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/eek/

https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads#tools  - look for 'free tools' & kaspersky virus removal tool / kaspersky system checker

a good (and free with ADs) AV Suite is:

https://www.360totalsecurity.com/en/about/

they have a special offer to get rid of ads:

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[theSEMAR]

i never use software to scan my PC for malware.
but i always carefull when surfing on web sites and i did not install dubious apps.

rather than busy with malware scanner wich take your time,
i suggest you to reinstalling/refresh your os and next time should be more carefull with malware.

of course it is just suggestion.

[haanuman]

I use malwarebytes when I think my PC is affected and then remove it as soon as I feel my PC is back on track. I try to stay away from viruses

[hypno-potamous]

On Windows I use Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Its not the very best, but it works ok and is light weight. For offline scans I have used Avira free. I boot it up standalone and scan that way. For Linux I use nothing.

[RobertX]

AVG for me.