where can i find virus protection for free plzzzzzzzz?

Answer 1

I see the AVG fanboys and cheerleaders are out in full force again here on Yahoo Answers!

AVG by Grisoft is definately NOT "The Best". Unfortunately one of the things it is not the best at, is doing what is is supposed to do, detecting viruses!

In short, AVG is crap!

In test,
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
after test,
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
after test,
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/avgfree.htm
after test ,
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=891307&postcount=1,
after test,
http://www.pcworld.com/article/124475-1/article.html ,
etc. etc. etc, ad nauseam.

AVG has proven itself to be a mediocre performer at best. Absolutely crappy at worst. Missing almost 20%, when trying to detect known malware, in some tests. Not to mention almost non-existent heuristic detection and infrequent "once-a day" updates.

AVG = Average, at best!

There are much better free alternatives, such as Avast, Active Virus Shield, and Avria Anti-Vir.

I like best the AOL Active Virus Shield. Don't let the name AOL fool you. Active Virus Shield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world.

In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, Active Virus Shield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82

Active Virus Shield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources. (6mb)

And it updates 15 to 20 times a day with new virus definitions, 7 days a week.

Free to anyone, AOL member or not from:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?

Answer 2

Anti-V is like buying a house you pay for what little you get and then you have to keep the thing constantly maintained.

But I've heard AVG is the best you can get for free, but you might like to use it in combination with Windows Defender which is free from MS and a good anti-spyware like on Yahoo's toolbar.

If you hear of a new virus you can download 'single' virus patches from sites like Symantec and McAfee and you might like to read the link;-

Answer 3

Do what elian reported, Or if that doesn't artwork try this. close down the contaminated computer. direct mail f9 until the reboot show comes up. click boot in dependable mode with cmd propt. in case you already be attentive to the become attentive to of the virus style del (virusname) or in case you do not are conscious of it style dir and your total data will arise. setting up a properly anti virus (avg is large) and sparkling up your computer.

Answer 4

There is a free version of AVG 7.5
I have used the free version of AVG anti-virus for 3 years now and it works well.
You can download it here:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

Before you install this program be sure to UNINSTALL
any other anti-virus program that you currently have
installed. Anti-virus programs don't play well
together so you should have only one anti-virus
program installed at any given time.

In addition to protecting your PC from viruses you must also protect your computer from spyware.
There are 4 good FREE programs that are effective at dealing with spyware: Ad-aware SE Personal (removes spyware), Spybot Search & Destroy (blocks and removes spyware), Spyware Blaster 3.51 (blocks spyware), and AVG Anti-Spyware (formally Ewido Anti-Malware). I have all 4 of these programs installed on my PC and they work well together without any conflicts. After these programs are installed they need to be updated on a regular basis to be effective. These programs will have to be manually updated.

You can download Ad-aware SE Personal here (click on "Download Now" near top left of page):
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5

Ad-aware SE Personal will scan your PC and
identify spyware that should be removed. Ad-aware
definition files are updated about once a week.


Spybot Search and Destroy can be downloaded here:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Spybot Search and Destroy will "Check for Problems"
(scan) your PC for spyware that should be removed.
Be sure to use the "Immunize" feature that blocks
known spyware from getting onto your PC. Spybot
Search and Destroy detection files are updated about
once a month.
After you update Spybot Search and Destroy each month be sure to "immunize" your PC so that the updated spyware threats will be blocked.


Spyware Blaster can be downloaded here:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

After the program is installed be sure to click on
"Enable All Protection" so the program blocks spyware.
Detection files are updated about once a month. After updates are installed each month be sure to click on "Enable All Protection" again so the updated detection files are applied.

You can download AVG Anti-Spyware here:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Automatic protection is free for the first month, but after that, the free version requires you to manually update and scan your PC yourself.

You may also want to use Mozilla Firefox as your
primary web browser. Firefox is an excellent program,
and I have been using it for several months now.
Firefox has fewer security flaws than Internet
Explorer. You will still need to use Internet
Explorer to download Microsoft updates.
You can download Firefox free here:
http://www.mozilla.com/


Be sure you have all the critical updates from
Microsoft for Windows and Internet Explorer.
Open Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" and select
"Windows Update", and download all the critical updates.


You also need a good firewall to protect your PC.
Windows XP comes with a firewall. It's better than
nothing but you need more protection. Zone Alarm Basic Firewall is a FREE firewall program that provides good protection.

You can download it here:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

When you install Zone Alarm you will be prompted to
choose the free trial to Zone Alarm Pro or just Zone
Alarm, choose the Zone Alarm (just the firewall)
because it's free. Zone Alarm monitors incoming and
outgoing transmissions. It will take a little effort
to get the settings up and running but it's easy and
worth the time.

Answer 5

As of middle of January AVG is no longer free! Try Avast Free Home Edition ..

Answer 6

For good, free and recommended security programs, please go here

http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/219333/an/0/page/0#219333

I recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed).
If you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster.

If you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site.

Please ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection and check for any updates when you first download them.

Answer 7

Go to download.com and get AVG Free by Grisoft. It's at least as good as anything I've ever paid for.
While you're there, get an anti-spyware program as well. Adaware is very good, and Spywareblaster is also worth getting for extra protection

Answer 8

The best Software which i use myself is:

AVG Free Edition

Zone Alarm

Thats the most you will need so just go on google.com an put these in

Answer 9

Most STD clinics give away free condoms.

Answer 10

http://www.zonelabs.com/ (firewall)
http://www.lavasoft.com/ (ad-aware)
http://www.safer-networking.org/ (spybot s&d)
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ (avg Anti-Virus)
http://www.ccleaner.com/ (Crap Cleaner)