Help! I need free anti-virus . . .

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   climberjamesposted 14 years ago

   My Norton virus protection has now expired and i'm looking for a lite, un-intrusive and safe software compatible with Windows 7.
   
   Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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      dragnhazeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I recommend using Malwarebytes, it you read my hub on how to remove a computer virus, I've explained why I recommend it.

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      masud3gposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Eset nod32 antivirus
      
      <snipped link - do not promote your Hubs in the forums>

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   K Partinposted 14 years ago

   Microsoft Security Essentials totally free and I been using it for a long time very easy and user friendly. Also not near as heavy as Norton was.

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      Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, MSE get my vote, too

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      climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks! I will be sure to check it out when I get home.
      
      Norton is getting really annoying!

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   tobey100posted 14 years ago

   Check out Avast.  Free versions works rather well.  I use it exclusively for real time scanning

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   Pearldiverposted 14 years ago

   Avast is ok... but as a Free Anti-Virus kit... I have noticed that it only tends to acknowledge Free Viruses

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      tobey100posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh my God!  I'm screwed

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         climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         haha, thanks anyway!

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   sportyfunsterposted 14 years ago

   You can check out a few others such as AVG or Avira Anti Virus.

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      climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey, I used to use AVG, but I though it was not free anymore? Thanks!

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         michifusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Been on AVG, but recently switched to Avira which has the edge.
         
         Both are good, and both are free

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         CMHypnoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         No you can still get free AVG - they just don't make it easy for you to find it!  But it's still available.

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            climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Ahh I see, thanks CMHypno

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               sportyfunsterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Here is the URL for AVG:
               
               http://free.avg.com/ca-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free

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                  climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Awesome, thanks sportyfunster!

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   net_crazyposted 14 years ago

   hi!
   I think MS security essentials is a good one too...
   Im using the same,and you're right Norton just offends me

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      climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Lol, Thanks net_crazy!

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   askpowersposted 14 years ago

   Microsoft Security Essential is no doubt an excellent option, but if you get latest Free version of AVG antivirus, then its also not bad option.

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      climberjamesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I went for 'AVG' and 'SpyBot Search & Destroy' Thanks

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   jondavposted 14 years ago

   yep, another vote for AVG

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      earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      And another.

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   andygrantposted 14 years ago

   I am using free version of Avast and its is good enough. After reading some of the posts in this thread I would certainly try MSE.

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    opensourcevarsityposted 14 years ago

    I've been using Avast - Free Version - on my laptop for at least three years now and I've never been infected by a virus yet.

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    Cleancloverposted 14 years ago

    The best free antivirus in the world is avira antivir personal. It will detect the most latest viruses and malware. Most lite on resources too. A 5 star antivirus. No Infections since i installed it. I have it on every laptop and pc

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       Cleancloverposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Get it here: http://www.free-av.com/

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    Shadesbreathposted 14 years ago

    I just wrote a hub ranting about Norton and I would say half to three quarters of the people who commented on it recommended AVG, so, the masses have spoken.  That has to be a really good piece of software.

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    CarpetDiemposted 14 years ago

    I used to use AVG and was a huge AVG fan, until my computer got infected with a virus. I switched to AVAST and have been very happy with it. It also seems to be faster (I'm never waiting on it). My vote is for AVAST (free!).

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    nikitha pposted 14 years ago

    I have been using AVG free version in Laptop and Avast in Desktop computer.

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    nikmaya62posted 14 years ago

    Avg is good and don't forget to use malwarebyte anti-malware.

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    posturjobsposted 14 years ago

    i use avast anti virus its free. it is a good.

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    pranajayasposted 13 years ago

    I vote for Avast Antivirus Professional, they give free service for single user or single PC

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    Heathphillips123posted 13 years ago

    I like AVG but I hear from a lot of people that it slows their computer down.

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    yenajeonposted 13 years ago

    Norton is crap. AVG is very good, my computer hasn't slowed down at all.

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    multimasteryposted 13 years ago

    My vote is AVAST combined with Spybot Search & Destroy.  This has worked just as good or better for me than Norton which I paid for.

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    Don Shipposted 13 years ago

    Avg is cool. Avast slows down your computer. Avira is good too. Norton is really bad.

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    monaieposted 13 years ago

    I've use a combination of Avira Antivir and Malwarebyes Anti-malware, for a couple of years, they've been flawless,and don't take up much resources either. You can download for free.  http://integra-cs.co.cc/free-product-efw.html

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    I use Microsoft Security Essentials.

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    infinationposted 13 years ago

    I also rate Microsoft Security Essentials as the best free security product on the market.  It's not proactive, but it is effective.  AVG 2011 Free is another good free product.  I wouldn't pay for it, however.  If you want paid protection, I vehemently recommend ESET Smart Security.

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    infinationposted 13 years ago

    A good way to check these programs against themselves are to use the two best independent evaluators of internet security programs:  Virus Bulletin (http://www.virusbtn.com) and AV Comparatives (http://www.av-comparatives.org.  ESET has won more VB100 awards than any other program on the market, and is the only product that has never had a false positive--no other company can say that.

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    ourneposted 13 years ago

    http://esetapps.blogspot.com/search/label/AntiVirus
    
    Get Latest Antivirus free....

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