What option is best?
2006-11-19 07:01:42 · 9 answers · asked by swingoutsister 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I would recommend trying a free antivirus software program. "Free" software does not mean "inferior" software. There have been several studies which show free antivirus software is very effective and reliable. The 3 most popular free antivirus programs are: Grisoft's AVG, Avast and Antivir. All 3 can be found on filehippo.com:
(http://www.filehippo.com/software/antivirus/)
For more information, please read the following article:
"Review: Free Antivirus Software" -- written by Mary Landesman, about.com (http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm)
It is a great article which examines the pro's and con's of each antivirus. For a more exhaustive list of security software, go to
" Free Security Applications for Windows" -- (http://winston-blog.blogspot.com/2006/10/free-security-applications-for-windows.html)
2006-11-19 07:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 07:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by Johnson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm..if you really want a free antivirus system,try SystemDoctor. it's for free download,but I'm not sure of it's accuracy. But it's always better to play safe to pay for a renewal as it is normally more reliable than free antivirus software. I recommend Norton,because Norman can only filter certain kind of spyware and virus.
2006-11-19 07:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by HahaYou'rePwned! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi my 16 year old took out the Norton that I was paying for and put in the free AVG and it works a lot better. The Norton was slowing down the system and it ran real slow. This is a good program and I would recommend it also. I'm glad my son did that and I sure hope I get my money back from Norton. Good luck.
2006-11-19 12:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the free antivirus. i don't think it's worth it to pay $100 for a program. i've heard avg antivirus is very good, but i use symantec which i get free through my school.
2006-11-19 07:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have recommended Alwil Avast Anti-virus to alot of people, its free and the most accurate and consumer report rated it the best for good protection thats free.
2006-11-19 07:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by Fuzzy Spudkiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never pay for anti virus protection as all that you have to pay for, bog you down, cause you problems and they are just taking your money.
just google the following items:
Ad-aware 6.0 or professional
eTrust PestPatrol
HijackThis
Spybot
WinPatrol
CCleaner
Spyware Blaster
this is all you need, nothing more. will stop any spam, any virus, any registery take over, everything. just remember to update them from time to time, and they are 100% free and all rated as top notch by computer magazines, sites, even the news channels.
2006-11-19 07:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the free avg. many people say it is better than most paid for anti virus
2006-11-19 07:11:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG free. it is pretty good, and will keep you protected.
2006-11-19 07:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by lester8820 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋