2006-12-25 15:50:02 · 10 answers · asked by Julie t 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Why not same some cash and download an excellent free anti-virus?
Here are where the freebies rate.
A test was done recently at http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82. They tested 58 anti-virus app,both free and paid. Here is where the free ones scored in virus detection rates.
2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62%
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
7. BitDefender freeware version 8.0.202 - 95.57% (on demand only, No real time protection)
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
11. AntiVir Classic version 7.01.01.02 - 94.26%
http://www.free-av.com/
17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
http://avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
24. AVG freeware version 7.1.405 - 82.82%
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
40. ClamWin version 0.88.4 - 51.23% (on demand only, No real time protection)
http://www.clamwin.com/
46. Comodo version 1.0.0.4 - 41.02%
http://antivirus.comodo.com/
2006-12-25 15:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have both options. First install an antivirus software as free thenb, if you are satisfied you can buy. I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-26 03:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by blsruthi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually cheaper to buy things online if you look at the right places. If you're a student at a university, you may be able to get cheap software through www.journeyed.com. Sometimes the university will have a free download of antivirus software. If not, try websites like www.tigerdirect.com or www.newegg.com.
2006-12-25 23:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Zeo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Same product - only the price will differ. Just be sure to get the CD with product key in case you ever have to reinstall.
If you are interested in Norton, for example, go to www.bizrate.com and run a search. You will get a list of sellers in order of price.
2006-12-26 01:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if you have a fast connection - dial-up connection would take your forever. Besides that, sometimes the instructions given online are not easy to follow for the average user - i.e. Norton.
I would just download AVG free virus scan available here:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2006-12-25 23:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get the free trial of Panda on their site. When ready to buy it, you can get it for $10.50 with a year's updates through:
http://www.pricewatch.com
2006-12-26 00:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to BUY anti-virus software. The "AVG" program from grisoft is the best and it's free for download:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/Get+AVG+FREE/lng/us/tpl/v5
2006-12-25 23:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buy it over the internet, like on eBay. Its much cheaper, if you use a credit card, someone might still your credit card details.
2006-12-25 23:55:39 · answer #8 · answered by Shannon S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its easier and faster to get it online, however i suggest going to a store because of the risk of internet piracy.
2006-12-25 23:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by feellicks 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
JUST TELL WHAT YOU NEED AND ILL HOOK U UP WITH ANYTHING.
2006-12-25 23:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by chevy_arenivas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋