2006-12-21 08:20:21 · 13 answers · asked by mcpepino 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG FREE 7.5 is good
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2006-12-21 08:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I switched from Norton to Grisoft's AVG Free 3 years ago and never looked back. Also during installation it scanned my harddrive and picked up 4 viruses on my machine the Norton didn't detect. Also my machine ran faster than with Norton.
There is no such thing as a 100% effective Anti-virus as new malware is coming out all the time. The main thing is to choose someting your comfortable with and stick with it.
AVG produce a commercial version for use in businesses, the same Virus definitions are used in the free home edition so you get best of both worlds IMHO
2006-12-21 08:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best free antivirus is AVG Free. It has been rated by cNet (a highly trusted site that has reviewed thousands of items and programs) four stars out of five. It has gotten a higher score than even Norton AntiVirus or McAfee. Download it here: http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1
And to answer your original question, you can, but download this and you won't have to worry about another virus again.
2006-12-21 08:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by Yknihc 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES ! there are some out there that are much better than the paid versions. like Norton= it consumes a lot of memory and slows down your pc. and I recomend this free tool that will run with any anti virus & firewall with out any conflick. http://spywareterminator.com and this free tool will keep your pc running smooth and fast. http://www.iobit.com good luck.you can search & read about the free anti virus and download them here. http://www.majorgeeks.com
2006-12-21 09:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as free and if something appears to be free it will have a fine print. In case of almost all free software, the put other software on your computer that tracks what you are doing, even send spam from your computer, and often steal your identity. I would say spend the 20 bucks.
2006-12-21 08:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
AVG is the only option for a free antivirus I know of, and it seems to work just fine.
AVG Anti-Virus Free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
The other free versions of antivirus software out there are probably trial versions and won't be fully functional, or will have a time limit on how long you can use it.
2006-12-21 08:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by π² 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you use a free anti virus program will you have any access to any tech support of any kind? Will you be guaranteed that you will be protected against viruses, spy ware & hackers? My advice to you is to find a manged security program. I am an Internet Security Advocate with the company Invisus. You can check their website through www.invisus.com or through my web page at www.myinvisusdirect.com/Elsa
2006-12-21 08:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Mama 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Go to a trusted site like download.com and download avg anti-virus. Its good and free.
2006-12-21 08:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by **PuRe** 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, You only get what you pay for...And Norton 2007 is the best you can get...Free stuff like that will Not Safegaurd your computer
2006-12-21 09:09:41 · answer #9 · answered by mark9ballr57 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes.. go for avast from avast.com
2006-12-21 12:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by Neo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋