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What's the best free antivirus

Discussion in 'Products & Tools' started by Nick1234, Jun 21, 2008.

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  1. Badlands07

    Badlands07 Well-Known Member

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    I love AVG!
     
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  2. Social.Network

    Social.Network Member

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    Ditto! I use AVG on all XP machines, but used Norton on Vista ... boo! As soon as a Vista-compatible version of AVG became available, I made the switch. All computers in my home use AVG.
     
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  3. Geeurbie

    Geeurbie Peon

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    I really like AVG, but version 8 bummed me out. I have been reviewing Threat Fire from PC tools and will buy the full version soon.
     
    Geeurbie, Jul 6, 2008 IP
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    shuttle Active Member

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    #24
    The Free Edition of Avast is the best one by far...
     
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  5. Nick1234

    Nick1234 Peon

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    Thanks everyone for responding to my thread. I noticed that most people suggest AVG, and the other is Avast. I'm currently using Spyware Doctor. Is AVG or Avast better then Spyware Doctor?
     
    Nick1234, Jul 8, 2008 IP
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    nabilacute Active Member

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    AVG 8.0 can scan your browser
     
    nabilacute, Jul 8, 2008 IP
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    Ramandeepsahani Peon

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    #27
    there are many anti virus but the best is ZONE ALARM as it can catch any virus or spy ware.
     
    Ramandeepsahani, Jul 8, 2008 IP
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    Its not exactly free for life.. but I use Windows Live OneCare. Its my ultimate favorite so far. If you download, they offer the first 3 months free with no limitations like other anti-virus software.

    site: onecare.live.com
     
    mistake, Jul 8, 2008 IP
  9. Nick1234

    Nick1234 Peon

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    There is something wrong with my computer. I think I have a virus or something, because my computer acts strange. It can once of a sudden close all windows or doesn't respond at all. Its also very slow. Its a new laptop and its not overloaded, my hard drive is almost empty. But its slow. This all started after I downloaded something from internet. I used recovery disc but it seems that it didn't help.

    What reliable program out there can scan my computer and delete all unwanted crap? I use Spyware Doctor but it doesn't work. Can someone suggest me something? Thanks.
     
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  10. axs

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    #30
    I would say the best free antivirus is AVG in my opinion.
     
    axs, Jul 9, 2008 IP
  11. desertst0rm

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    What is your OS?

    I hate AVG because some files on online games is having problem with AVG.

    Try Vista, I'm not having a virus problem like before when I'm using XP
     
    desertst0rm, Jul 9, 2008 IP
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    desertst0rm Peon

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    WoW 3 months Free, It love to use it on my lenovo laptop. I will save a lot of time before full restoring it so I can use the free trial over and over again. :D
     
    desertst0rm, Jul 9, 2008 IP
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    uca Well-Known Member

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    I have been with AVG free for years, very effectively.

    Unfortunately I could never get it to perform the scan when I wanted, but other than that, no complaints at all and no feel for a change, what better could the others give me, free or paid?
     
    uca, Jul 9, 2008 IP
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    therearentanynamesleft Peon

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    common sense. i have never had a virus.
     
    therearentanynamesleft, Jul 9, 2008 IP
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    I've been using Avast! Home Edition for some time. I think since I uninstalled Norton (because it was a trial :p), eScan (trial too)...
     
    lastMinutes, Jul 10, 2008 IP
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    It may already to late. Some of these like the Vumdo virus require wipe the hard drive and re-installing... What A hassle!
     
    Geeurbie, Jul 12, 2008 IP
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    malapu Banned

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    AVG is the best Antivirus,,
     
    malapu, Jul 14, 2008 IP
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    My kid's computers have AVG. AVG 7.5 I liked a lot, as I upgraded them to AVG 8.0... I don't care for the link scanner, it is too heavy handed for my tastes. I was thinking of taking it off in lieu of Avast free for them, but then found I could turn off both the link scanner... and the notification service for the link scanner. AVG 8.0 is better with these both turned off, but I am thinking of moving them to Avast or since they are pretty computer savvy for kids... to Blink.
     
    docelder, Jul 18, 2008 IP
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    Must Try AVG
     
    djhassoo, Jul 18, 2008 IP
  20. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Previously used AVG and now using Avast with zonealarm. Both works good for me and both are free to use.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Jul 18, 2008 IP
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