I am computer illiterate. Please help...why is your selection best?
2006-07-24 16:04:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
AVG from www.grisoft.com- It works
2006-07-24 16:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Giggles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get many answers, 1/2 will say AVG Free by Grisoft. Others will tell you ones that are not free or are free but comes with many hidden things in it, as bad as a virus itself.
I fought virus's for a year and have finally controlled them with AVG Free by http://grisoft.com . If you don't want any extra tool bars, spyware, etc., go for the AVG Free. Might I add that most windows virus's are aimed at Internet Explorer. If you change your browser to Mozilla you will be a lot safer. I have both (but only use the Mozilla/Foxfire) and can finally use my computer safely. Good Luck.
2006-07-24 16:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor ~W. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yupe, AVG Free Edition. Almost everyday they have the latest viruses database update... Thumb up.
You can download the software :
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-free
Now, the latest version is v 7.1.394
After using this software, no more virus.
2006-07-24 16:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by kockhwie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly there is no 100% best anti-viruses available.
But i can recommend a few software
AVG Anti-Virus Free @ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic @ http://www.free-av.com/
BitDefender 8 Free Edition @ http://www.bitdefender.sg/PRODUCT-14-sg--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
2006-07-24 16:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by jellyfish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have AOL they have a virus protection program that works well and comes free with AOL. IF not get Norton.
2006-07-24 16:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See my web site for 2 good choices and links to downloads.
Also, don't forget a good antispyware program as well... (links on web site)
Norton is NOT free, and NOT very good anyway!
2006-07-24 16:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by N2FC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
giggles is correct! the BEST and UP TO DATE, FREE software is AVG Antivirus!
2006-07-24 16:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by ZentheWeb LIVES!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avast! Home Edition is free of charge for HOME users.
Avast will update daily, it also scans web pages as you load them.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
i use this and Adaware, never had any problems.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
2006-07-24 16:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by AnswerGuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McAfee... I get it free from Verizon DSL
2006-07-24 16:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by Shangri-La 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NORTON ANTI VIRUS
2006-07-24 16:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋