what is the best free anti-virous
2006-10-10 00:14:58 · 13 answers · asked by anna 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You need more than just anti-virus. You also need anti-spyware and a good firewall.
The following are all free and what I use and recommend to everyone. You can of corse pick and chose the ones you want. But this is what works for me.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497
2006-10-10 00:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grisoft's AVG Free AntiVirus
2006-10-10 07:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Chill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG antivirus
http://www.download.com/3001-2239_4-10592484.html?idl=n
2006-10-10 07:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear,
1.Norton Antivirus belongs to Symantec Corporation. http://www.symantec.com
2. AVG Antispyware belongs to ewido networks the Girsoft Family. http://www.ewido.net (Even its spyware it also catches virus too)
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2006-10-10 07:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've used Avast for 3 years... love it. Auto updating, not a huge memory hog, scans downloads, email, - just real nice.
Yeah, it's free.
2006-10-10 07:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
AntiVir Personal 7.0 (6.35.01.103)
H+BEDV - 10.32MB (Freeware)
Freeware program and has found stuff that Norton Anti-virus hasn't found.
Source(s):
http://www.filehippo.com/download_antivi...
^^ this link will take you to an information page.
experiance
2006-10-10 07:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by nono 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use trend Micro Pc-cillin and it works pretty good but as for the best I would say Nortons!
2006-10-10 07:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG comes highly recommended.
2006-10-10 07:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get ClamWin - free, opensource ( http://www.clamwin.com/ )
or AVG - free ( http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ )
2006-10-10 07:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by fsm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avast
2006-10-10 07:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by all rock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋