Any suggestions for a free, effective, trustworthy anti-virus system?
I had to uninstall my old spyware protector (Sunbelt Software Vipre) because it kept malfunctioning. I need a new one as soon as possible. Have you used any free anti-virus/spyware systems that don’t slow down your system too badly and that are trustworthy and effective?
Thank you so much!
November 19th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Only one I know of that is free and decent is AVG Free version. http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free
November 19th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Try AVG or Microsoft Security Essentials, both are really good.
November 19th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
am using McAfee from the day one i.e; since 2005.there is no problem. i used to do regular updates, regular schedule scan.
i recommend you to use McAfee.
November 19th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
…I use Spyware Terminator w/CCleaner..I haven’t had any performance problems while running them on my system.j
EDIT:
…wow, I see the C&I nerds have gone on a thumbs down rampage.
November 19th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
yeah theres plenty….and make sure you download them from a safe/trustworthy site such as cnet.com as well…….go there download the free anti malwarebytes, and then you’re also going to want the free version of avg or avast anti-virus that they have on there as well.
November 19th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I would use Avast or MSE with windows firewall…Adding too many security software can definitely slow a machine down and no security setup will be 100% effective anyway…
November 19th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Avast! 5. Look no further.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download-d
After the installation , you will need to register Avast! (Just open Avast! and click register now)
November 19th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
A friend of mine set up several desktop machines each with a different antivirus program, AVG, Avast, Norton, McAfee, and Microsoft Security Essentials. We found that the most effective program out of the line up was Microsoft Security Essentials, followed by AVG and Avast. The free programs update their definitions twice as often as the leading subscription software. Microsoft Security Essentials also works seamlessly with Windows Firewall.
November 19th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Avast is a very effective free anti-virus, especially when combined with a top free firewall like Comodo:
Download Avast:
http://www.avast.com/en-gb/free-antivirus-download
Video review of Avast and Comodo working together and getting 10/10:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_DTfvQTRjo
November 19th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
When you think you have really good friewalls & anti virus for FREE you actually don’t. Otherwise why are they free? You always get what you pay for and in your case that is nothing plus future trouble.
November 19th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
i think avast is the best free anti-virus.
look at this comparison between avira,avast and avg:
http://www.topfreeantivirus.net