What is the best free anti virus system to download?
I bought Norton 360 and it said it had a corruption. The support didn’t help at all and now i would like to know if anyone knows how to download a free anti virus system or security. Or if you know how to fix this problem on Norton 360 please tell me. Thanks
October 14th, 2010 at 2:20 am
try avast…had it for 2 years and know problem so far, plus its free 🙂
October 14th, 2010 at 3:18 am
Avg Free 8.0
thats what i have it workes really good it does automatic updates and checks sites for virus protection so on and so forth, also spybot is good to have and you should update and immunize ur comp once a week with it
October 14th, 2010 at 4:00 am
I’d go with Avast Home Edition too, I’ve used it for years. http://avast.com
You’ll need to use the Norton Removal Tool to completely remove all traces of Norton or the remaining pieces will cause you problems later.
There’s a link for this in my profile.
October 14th, 2010 at 4:16 am
try the anti virus it’s great
here is the link
http://free.avg.com/homepage-appf8
October 14th, 2010 at 5:15 am
Very serviceable security can be had for free, its just not in a neat all-in-one “security suite”
For good computer security you need to do 4 things.
1. Run a firewall.
2. Use a good anti-virus with real-time protection.
3. Do a regular scan with a dedicated anti-spyware,
4. Keep Windows and all you other installed software, 100% updated and patched with all important and security updates.
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My recommendations:
1. For the home user of XP or Vista, Windows Firewall is adequate, even more so if one is using a router, which is a very good firewall in itself. Make sure your Windows Firewall is turned “on”.
2. For your Anti-Virus……(Always use only 1 A-V…You must NEVER use more than one anti-virus, Even an expired anti-virus can cause a major conflict…did I mention that you MUST uninstall any and all, traces of your Norton 360?)
I would suggest Avast, the newest version 4.8. Avast now includes anti-virus, some anti-spyware capability and anti-rootkit components. And all for the low low price of free. You can get it here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
3. For your Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware needs…
SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
They have a free version.
4. Use Secunia PSI to insure that all your software is kept always updated and patched against vulnerabilities that are often exploited to compromise computers. Very important.
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/
Its free as is everything else here.
October 14th, 2010 at 5:50 am
AVG Anti-Virus Software : http://www.avg-download-free.org/
I would recommend this it’s really good!
CCleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/
This is a small programme that cleans up your PC.
Have fun x
October 14th, 2010 at 6:40 am
AVG Anti-Virus ois one of the best, free Anti Virus programs you can get. Download it free from:
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition
I use it on my computer, ann it works great! It even helps protect you on the internet. It automatically scans links on the webpage to make sure they are safe to click. Good luck. That sucks about your Norton, though.
October 14th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Top 3 free Anti virus programs courtesy of Techsupport.com
Outstanding detection of viruses and root kits, light on resources
No anti spyware, not good at removing existing malware, no e-mail scanning, occasionally update problems, advertisements
http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?cdlPid=10901492
21.04MB 8.2.00.337 Private Freeware (not free for commercial use) 2000 – Vista
64 Bit version available
Avast! 4 Home Edition
Anti-rootkit and anti-spyware capabilities and full real-time capabilities
Confusing interface, many false positives, detection of viruses is weaker than AntiVir
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html
27.88MB 4.8.1296 Private Freeware (not free for commercial use) 95 – Vista
64 Bit version available
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Contains Linkscanner Lite and has e-mail scanning
No antirootkit, detection of viruses is weaker than AntiVir, heavy on resources, installs toolbar by default, advertisements
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?cdlPid=10983733
October 14th, 2010 at 7:28 am
There are virus checkers and virus checkers.
I used to use AVG with latest daily downloads. Then after accessing a particular internet site my PC got infected with a virus which AVG was unable to pickup or disinfecect.
Nothing seemed to work to get rid of virus. I was then advised to try AVAST!
It found and removed the virus quickly. Had no further problems since I have been using it. The interface is not as nice as AVG, but who cares, as long as it works.
Downloadable at http://www.avast.com/
I would however definitely recommend that you uninstall all copies of previous virus checkers before starting to install a new virus checker.
October 14th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Im using Norton Antivirus 2008 and haven’t any problems…
may be 2008 better than 360?
Here review of Norton Antivirus 2008: http://carforums-net.com/antivirus/norton-antivirus-and-spyware.html
read that (if you interesting)
October 14th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Try Microsoft Security Essentials – it’s is a free download for Windows XP SP2 and higher, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. You’ll get protection from spyware, viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software. This link will help: http://smb.ms/OutreachbRoao7
Regards,
Jodi E.
Microsoft SMB Outreach Team
[email protected]