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  • May 8, 2002 at 3:19 am #2322107

    Code Red

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    by warrenl · about 21 years, 11 months ago

    What can I do to protect against the Code Red virus?
    Are there any free programs for this?

    I run Win98SE

    Warren

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    • May 8, 2002 at 3:31 am #3416868

      Code Red

      by thechas · about 21 years, 11 months ago

      In reply to Code Red

      You really should install a full solution, not just attempt to block a single virus.

      The top 3 anti-virus programs are Panda, Norton, and McAfee.
      I have seen Norton and McAfee on the web for under $20.

      The next step would be to use a free firewall.
      Zone Alarm from zone labs is free for home use.

      Chas

      • May 14, 2002 at 1:09 am #3398969

        Code Red

        by warrenl · about 21 years, 11 months ago

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    • May 8, 2002 at 9:31 pm #3416519

      Code Red

      by warrenl · about 21 years, 11 months ago

      In reply to Code Red

      Chas, Hello again

      I used Zone Alarm, and it brought up so many items that I had to decide what to with, that I deleted it.
      I also used McAfee several times, but never felt secure with it.I didn’t get much info as to what it was doing for me.
      I now have AVG a freebie that seems to work great, and I hope it keeps me safe from Code Red, but I’m not sure.
      I am on AOL, and it seems to shield me from a lot of the viruses that I am warned about, because most of them effect Outlook Express.

      Warren

    • May 14, 2002 at 1:09 am #3398968

      Code Red

      by warrenl · about 21 years, 11 months ago

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