What is a free and decent anti- virus program that I can download for my computer?
I used to have AVG, but now you have to buy it. I am only 17 and don’t have the money fast to get rid of suspected viruses on my laptop. I need something quickly in order to get protection against them – what can I download and use for free as an anti-virus program??? Please help!!
August 10th, 2010 at 4:11 am
avira antivir is the best option
August 10th, 2010 at 4:44 am
Avira is currently the best of the free for home use antiviruses. It does have a nag screen that comes up every few days asking you to buy it, but there is no need to.
August 10th, 2010 at 4:48 am
spybot search and destroy is a great utility. it was created by a man who found a new way to protect himself from viruses and provides it for free. boeing was even impressed by his utility and hired him on a contract for 2 years.
ps, no nag screen
August 10th, 2010 at 4:55 am
You can try avast, it doesnt have a nag screen, and registration is totally free, i have previously used it and it got rid of a lot of problems, and it work even on a windows 98 ;D, its easy, fast, free and good to use 🙂
August 10th, 2010 at 5:33 am
You don’t have to buy AVG. AVG has a free edition. You may choose to your wishing if you want a paid version, but the free edition remains.
Just use this link to get the free version:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/
August 10th, 2010 at 6:15 am
I have used every single one of these except the one that has the nag screen. I liked Spybot Search & Destroy better than AVG or Avast–combined! However, I have been using Comodo Internet Security and Firewall ever since November of last year and haven’t had any problems. If anything, my computer ability has increased from what it was originally.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:04 am
There are several that are good so read them and pick one. There are Comodo, Clamwin, AVG, and Avira to name a few. For spyware then Spybot S&D (search and destroy) is a good one. Adaware SE is good for adware problems. If you need a free online scanner then Malwarebytes or Bit Defender are both decent programs. Just remember that no matter what any of us say – you get what you pay for. These are all very good free programs though.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Look at windows secrets DoT com.
That is the best answer that I can think of.
August 10th, 2010 at 8:24 am
norton 360 is the best, and try here http://downallsoftware.com/ to get one, good luck and enjoy
August 10th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Avira is the first free reliable option that I can think of right now.
August 10th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Go for avast home edition. Its free. Download from here.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html