I prefer the antivirus NOT to be big in size because I'm using a modem
2006-06-24 03:25:46 · 14 answers · asked by youyou 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2006-06-24 03:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 03:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best free antivirus programs...... i would only trust two programs. that would be avast or avg. they are both good, some people like on over the other. more than likely it's more how they like the program rather than one being better. i like avg better. but i won't say it's better. i just prefer it. both have been in use a long time. and both have been hugely popular. even free stuff doesn't last if it's no good. also download a free antispyware app. and use a firewall plenty of free ones that are pretty good. check out download.com for a lot of options. i've included links to places to download some of the best security freeware. time proven to work. millions of people on a budget depend on these apps. so don't feel under protected.
2006-07-06 03:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by wiley c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast is a good one. You can download the home edition for free.
It also has tips and cleaners on the site to help.
You can also try Windows Defender.
These are both good but, there are a wealth of anti-virus program that work justa as well.
2006-07-05 03:30:53 · answer #4 · answered by fitz1718 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to grisoft.com and click on the space where you see it says download free trial. It's AGV FREE TRail versuion. Grisoft is the best!
2006-06-24 07:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sue C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download AVG from majorgeeks.com. It is free.
2006-07-05 10:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by PixelWire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG or McAfee but im using McAfee and im using modem 56k
but i got this installer in my mom
2006-07-06 17:26:11 · answer #7 · answered by Hackerz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG anti-virus is a good one, and it's free to download and free to use!
2006-06-24 03:29:54 · answer #8 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.download.com.u can search for avg anti-virus free edition.its strong enough for normal users and it doesn't take up much bandwith for the updates.plus the updates are almost everyday.
2006-07-08 00:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by AndyLow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton anti virus is the best around - you can download it from Limewire.com
2006-06-24 03:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by pratchmg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋