2006-12-04 04:53:31 · 13 answers · asked by fartboy_x 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG will not be free by the middle of January
2006-12-04 07:27:38 · update #1
Somebody in here commented that AVG is crap. Don't know what his sources are, but I have used AVG for 3 years and can testify that its definitely one of the best antivirus packages available, including the ones that are not free. The sad part is that there will be no free AVG starting from January.
I switched to AVAST. Had been using it for about a month now. So far seems to be good.
2006-12-06 06:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by t_marat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-28 21:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by Corey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a free antivirus solution, stick with Avast. There are a few other options, but nothing really measures up in my opinion. Trend Micro offers a free online scanner http://housecall.trendmicro.com/, but this is not an active agent that is constantly running on your pc. Avast is well known, reliable, and spyware-free. Be VERY careful when downloading free virus/spyware protection. Many of the so-called free scanners are actually spyware (eg WinAntiVirus Pro). Stick with Avast and download a good free Anti-Spyware package like Ad Aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/. Some other Anti-Spyware options are Windows Defender http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx, Ewido (now AVG) http://www.ewido.net/en/download/, and SpyBot http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download, but I like Ad-Aware the best. Good Luck and I hope this helps!
2006-12-04 05:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Reed W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG and Avast are both JUNK. Totally worthless. I recommend active virus shield. It is the best one and it is free.
2006-12-04 07:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the previous poster said, AVG AntiVirus is one the best and has been certified by Microsoft to be one the best anti-virus programs out on the market, here is the direct link:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-virus-free-edition/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
2006-12-04 04:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG at grisoft.com. You may have to hunt a little to find the "free" version on their web site. They keep moving it hoping you will buy the paid version instead.
2006-12-04 04:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
activevirusshield.com and get the free kaspersky antivirus
2006-12-04 06:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by Neo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you use Comcast for your Internet Cable you get McAffee for free.
2006-12-04 17:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by Seth T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a list of 72 spyware removal programs and tools:
http://www.2-spyware.com/anti-spyware
the have different features, so just pick the one that fits your needs.
p.s. some of them are paid, so you can ignore those :)
2006-12-05 02:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had alot of luck in the past with AntiVir at http://www.freeav.com
2006-12-04 04:57:19 · answer #10 · answered by Mark B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋