Comments on: Comprehensive List and Review of FREE Online AntiVirus Scanners

By: BobHev

BobHev — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:12:15 +0000

I recently purchased two computers from PUBLISHER’s CLEARINGHOUSE (yeah I know, but it was all I could afford to do on lay-a-way), one was a laptop and the other a desktop; and, when I received them I discovered they are both REFURBISHED computers. However, they both cam with WINDOWS XP and I use INTERNET EXPLORER; and, the desktop allowed me to download the free ONECARE SAFETY CANNER, but the laptop will not. I get a message each time I attempt to download the scanner that states “website restore error” on the tab, and then it says “we were unable to return you to live.com” Can you PLEASE help me figure out why I cannot download the scanner, as I have been using ONECARE on my old laptop for years, and I REALLY like the software.
Thanks,
BobHev

By: MtShasta

MtShasta — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:08:05 +0000

Comments under OneCare Safety Scanner.
Only runs IE. Incorrect, now can use FireFox with IE add-on,
No custom location. Incorrect, has a Customize option.
Add – No 64 bit option.
Takes a long time to download – depends on internet connection (53 MB)

By: Jas

Jas — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:39:31 +0000

Amazing input there Raymond.. Much appreciated! :)

By: ashwin

ashwin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:41:25 +0000

Hello Raymond, Thank you vey much ., but i want to know, that which virus – scanner do u suggest for scanning the pc . please let me know, thanks , Ashwin :)

By: VirusExpert

VirusExpert — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:57:06 +0000

I find it ridiculous that many PC owners prefer installing all kinds of trials and demos and “free scan” of programs, and what’s worse – they’re advised to install as many security programs as possible. In my experience, a web scanner sometimes if a better choice. It’s easy to try a dozen of virus scanners, and in many cases they really help to remove malware.
But of course none of these services provide real-time protection. They’re mostly for additional testing and energency cases.
P.S. Guess I’ll have to add Live OneCare to my list of scanners ;P

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:49:15 +0000

Hi.

Basically, to run these online AV (= AntiVirus) scans, you need IE6 with ActiveX enabled, and when clicking on a \”Click here to run the test.\” etc., press on the [Ctrl] key on your keyboard while clicking to disable pop-up blocker – or disable it manually.

To run a scan with FF (= Firefox), use IE Tab. Then visit the corresponding link (e.g. the Panda NanoScan) – \’right-click\’ on that link, then choose \”Open Link in IE Tab\”. Extras: If you choose \”Open Link in Ext.App.\”, the link will open in a new IE window, ready with the right Webpage so you don\’t need to do the manual stuffs, ;)

Good luck!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:59:33 +0000

I think this page had links to try different antivirus soft ware one was norton 2008 for free 90 day trial. it was sent out in early feb where did it go i think it had 10 different ones ????