2007-01-12 07:07:46 · 12 answers · asked by BULL 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
AVG
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
2007-01-12 07:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by roman_ninja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some good options out there when it comes to anti-virus programs, I've personally tried two I'd recommend:
AVG and Avast!
Both have, aside from the free version, a version you can purchase, but those only have some extra options that are not vital for your protection, though they can be quite useful, once you've been using the program for a while you can decide if those options are worth the price.
I use AVG at home, and it has kept my computer clean for a few years now (and it has found a bunch of viruses my previous anti-virus couldn't find)
I'm not so familiar with Avast! though I use it at work and it seems to work fine too.
However any anti-virus program is probably effective as long as you keep it up to date.
2007-01-12 07:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by Øz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that is free is sketchy, especially anti-virus software. In my experience, the best anti-virus software has been PC-Cillun and SPY SWEEPER (with anti-virus). Norton is decent but the latest version of it really slows the computer down (take that into consideration when you download or buy, especially if youdon't have a lot of RAM). McCaffee has trouble protecting against a few major viruses. I heard Windows Live was great as well, but the all the good stuff you have to pay for. PC-Cillun usually goes for about $49.99 and protects three PCs, so that's a spectacular deal. Point is, pay for anti-virus software.
2007-01-12 07:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by garda0354 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from Norton people. It's a huge resource hog and slows down your computer.
AVG free is really good for home use. They also have a free spyware scanner. We use the network edition at the office. Works really well.
2007-01-12 07:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by rbarc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG has a free dl, and AT&T online protection toolbar is a good program as well.
2007-01-12 07:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I like and use Avast, and have had it operating for over 3 years. It updates daily, and keeps my computer free from any virus infection.
http://www.avast-2007.com/en/
2007-01-12 07:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Avast anti-virus, this works fine and is completly free
www.avast.com
2007-01-12 07:17:00 · answer #7 · answered by esco489 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is free, it is suspect. Get Norton Internet Security and pay for it.
2007-01-12 07:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everything you can find here is good: Take your pick.
http://www.filehippo.com/
2007-01-12 07:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Superdog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avg is good but i would go and get norton
2007-01-12 07:12:15 · answer #10 · answered by Robert D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋