Best FREE virus protection?

[renegade2345]

i just got my computer and i really don't want to spend any money for a fancy virus protector so is there one out there on the internet i can download?

also feel free to suggest any other programs that would help keep my computer safe. thanks

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by renegade2345

i just got my computer and i really don't want to spend any money for a fancy virus protector so is there one out there on the internet i can download?

also feel free to suggest any other programs that would help keep my computer safe. thanks

I've used this for 3 years no problems http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

for spyware I use these 2
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-200...bj=dl&tag=top5

[Jazz]

In addition to bookworm's comments regarding anti-spyware, anti-malware, etcetera, I would also recommend the following, free, excellent applications: -

CCleaner (Download v 1.41.544) Do not use the issues section if you are not familiar with editing the registry.

SpywareBlaster 3.5.1

SUPERAntiSpyware Free

AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition

And to a lesser degree: -

a-squared Free

Just ensure that you configure them correctly, (using the help files and the relevant websites support links and forums) update them on a daily basis and scan with them, with the exception of SpywareBlaster 3.5.1, on a weekly basis.

[mudplayerx]

For anti-virus I use "AntiVir" by AVIRA:
http://www.free-av.com/

For Spyware I use Ad-Aware by Lavasoft for manual scans:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

I also use Spybot: Search and Destroy for background spyware protection:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

[DaveC2003]

AVG is the best antivirus I recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[robins_mca]

AVG is very useful and reliable... But u need to update it everyday.. )

[ezg]

Antivirus: AVG Free-Edition
Spyware: Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-ware: Ad-Aware SE Personal
Some useful programs: EasyCleaner(cleans registry, not usefull files).

[kitagal55]

AVAST! is a great free antivirus as well. It auto updates a few times a day. I have used this free program for over 5 years and has saved my butt a few times. Very easy to use.

[dden]

AVG 7.5 File Server Edition - is successfully saving my workstation about 1 year

[fcamacho164]

This is the one to go with. Covers all the bases. And, most of all, it's free (the Home Edition). Covers me when I do P2P downloading.

[Abbott]

You can download AVG 8.0 free edition from the net which is helpful to you to keep your computer safe.

Hope this helps.

[Monty007]

Go to this link. It reviews many anti-virus software.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mrizos

[iJoseph]

There is NO good free virus protection. Use mcafee or kapersky If you have free then if your computer gets a virus then you have no warranty or any means of getting it fixed for free.

[Monty007]

Originally Posted by iJoseph

There is NO good free virus protection. Use mcafee or kapersky If you have free then if your computer gets a virus then you have no warranty or any means of getting it fixed for free.

Sorry not true. Virus protection is just that..protection no warranties. There are many good and bad anti-virus software that are free and sold. And there are many sites that are dedicated to testing these programs.
http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02

You will also find that a lot of companies offer free and bought programs.

[tomcat516]

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