Malware on Windows netbooks

[PrntRhd]

Kaspersky says they found malware loaded on netbooks with Windows XP that was most likely compromised before leaving the factory.
Moral of the story: Scan all new devices and PCs before putting them into use.
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/news.asp?id=53225

[kksonakiya]

Yeah, I just installed my new blog and guess what! Google flagged it for distributing Malware.
I had Avira on my system and detected nothing. I don't think that these antivirus are worth a penny anymore.
My hosting service did a great job, you know Hostgator. They cleaned everything (as they said). I used Malware Bytes though, looked pretty good to me then Kaspersky of course.

[Murtaza]

Use Avira Antivir. It is a better antivirus.

[PrntRhd]

Murtaza,
We don't allow ads without prior permission of the webmaster, I removed your signature ads.
No reflection on Avira though.

[PtBetsie]

Was the malware addition across the board (all mfg) or just certain brands? I am shopping for an under 400.00 netbook and would just like to avoid problems.

[PrntRhd]

Just the brand in the linked article.
My point: scan any new PC or storage device before use, even digital picture frames.