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