Is my computer at risk?

[calamity jane]

I have the free versions of Avira Anti Virus, Advance System Care and Ad-Aware on my computer.

Up to now have had no problems. However, just noticed that for some unknown reason, the AntiVir Guard switched itself off.

I then checked through the events history and this has happened several times for up to a maximum of 5 minutes before switching on again.

I also have GRC/Shields up bookmarked and, according to this, my system has achieved a perfect "Trustealth" rating and that not a single packet - solicited or otherwise - was received.

Do I need to be concerned?



CJ

[Caspar]

Re: Is my computer at risk?

As long as all is working well now I very much doubt it. If in doubt you will be able to manually run a full sytem scan. Run this and see if it throws anything up. It it doesn't then you should be OK.

I assume one of those is a Firewall or do you rely on the Windows Firewall. If you rely on Windows Firewall make double sure that you have all relevant updates.

[Amy]

Re: Is my computer at risk?

I use Avira and sometimes this can happen if the programme cannot update when it is supposed to.

You can force it to update by right clicking on the icon and choosing "start update."

[WendyB]

Re: Is my computer at risk?

Me too, Amy. Never had a problem with any viruses since I've been using it.

[lindybee]

Re: Is my computer at risk?

If the Antivi Guard is a behavioural guard, it could be that the programme itself needs to switch it off to allow its up-dates.
I had a similar problem when I was using Threat-fire, I also had to manually switch it off to allow windows up-dates.
It shows it works, so I wouldn't worry so long as your scans are clean. (I take it that it removes malaware as well as viruses?)

[saltedm8]

Re: Is my computer at risk?

Its probebly nothing but to be on the safe side I would run a few scans

first use malwarebytes Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware, anti-virus and spyware removal download, this is an excellent programme for sniffing out adware and spyware.

second use tds killer How to remove malware belonging to the family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS (aka Tidserv, TDSServ, Alureon)? just in case its part of a rootkit.. follow the given instructions.

and lastly for an extra layer of protection try spybot search and destroy The home of Spybot-SD!

I would also re-consider using a free internet security programme, they are ok for those that really never use the internet but they are not designed for high end proper protection so do not protect you as well as they should.. try Kaspersky Lab United States | Antivirus Computer Security

one of the biggest pieces of advice I can give is no internet security programme or scanner ever gets everything, always scan with at least 2 or 3 different programmes just to be certain.