2006-09-18 09:03:53 · 24 answers · asked by alexanderwolpert 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
type in free anti virus and u willl get a list. i down loaded avg its great
2006-09-18 09:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-22 03:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a list of all the major free anti-virus programs:
Avast:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Anti-Vir:
http://www.free-av.com/
AOL AntiVirusShield:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
AVG:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
BitDefender 8: (on-demand only, no real-time protection)
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
Clamwin: (on-demand only, no real-time protection)
http://www.clamwin.com/
All are fairly mediocue compared to some of the top rated (paid) anti-virus programs such as Kaspersky (KAV) or Eset NOD-32. But you can't beat the price.
2006-09-18 09:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVGFree is very good buut there is an even bette new kid on the block and it's ActiveVirus Shield. It is made by Kaspersky for AOL and not only is it free it is exactly he samea s KAspesrkys version bar the look.
Being the same software, they both ranked #1 in recent tests.
2006-09-18 09:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by nads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type in free AVG I have this anti virus and it works awesome. Hope this helps. :) And just so u know this version is FREE and not just for a limited time I"ve had it for over a year.
2006-09-18 09:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
★★ SECURITY SOFTWARE & TIPS ★★
◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine
◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.
☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.
☞ http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.
☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep
◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.
☞ http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.
◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/
☞ http://www.spywarewarrior.com/
☞ http://www.google.com/search?q=adware+info
◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".
◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine
◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.
◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine
☞ http://www.zonealarm.com/
◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/
◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.
☞ http://security.yahoo.com/
◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.
☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/
◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.
☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html
2006-09-18 09:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place to look is www.download.com They have a huge selection of free anit-virus/spyware programs.
2006-09-18 09:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by cheesecows23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get AVG anti-virus. go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and click on "anti-virus" on the left, and from the list, choose AVG free edition, and make sure you keep updating it, good luck.
2006-09-18 09:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing as free anit virus but there is such thing as free for limited time. Try eset.com
2006-09-18 09:08:44 · answer #9 · answered by omvg1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is good; it updates itself every time you connect to the internet.
2006-09-18 09:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by B i n g o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋