2007-01-28 07:44:53 · 16 answers · asked by twiztid642 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i'm not sure about free antivirus as i use nod32, but spybot is great antispyware and it's free. here is review and download:
http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spybot-search-and-destroy.html
2007-01-29 02:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 05:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Priscilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG and AVAST AntiVirus programs are excellent free programs. Either one can be downloaded easily at filehippo.
http://www.filehippo.com/
AOL has an excellent free AV protection. No membership required. This uses Kaspersky which is the best AV program available. In independent tests it detects and removes 99+% of the test viruses. The next best program is Nortons with a 93% detection and 87% removal. AVG is at 83% detection and removal.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
Most free AntiSpyware programs are "On Demand" scanners. There are a few free programs that provide full time active protection.
Window Defender is an excellent AS program. Do not be fooled by the "we hate everything Microsoft" crowd. Windows Defender is also automatically updated through Microsoft/Windows Updates.
Spybot Search and Destroy has been around for a few years, but has been recently updated with a new search enging (about twice as fast), Tea Timer update. It is still an excellent AS program. The Tea Timer must be activated for it to provide full time protection. You can activate it during the download and initial setup. Spybot must still be manually updated, but thats a price you pay for a free program.
SpywareBlaster is an excellent program that monitors and blocks malware before it gets into your computer. This program also requires you to do manual update, unless, you make a donation. Then you will get the Autoupdate feature.
Any or all of the three AS programs can also be downloaded at filehippo.
You can download several other programs for On Demand scans. AdAware, AVG Antispyware, SuperAntispyware and other work great.
2007-01-28 08:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about free antivirus...but I love Ad Aware SE and Ewido Anti-Spyware for the rest. They clean out a whole bunch of crap! You can get them both for free at download.com
2007-01-28 07:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by scarlet_nightshade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast and AVG are both good free antivirus programs.
2007-01-28 07:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by myste 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is the best. Better than Mcaffee or Norton which are pests.
Go to programs add remove on My computer Remove Mcaffee
Then go to www. grisoft.com
Its a German Company, updated for new worms viruses and trogans daily and scan is provided. Ive used it for years and i fix computers for a living.
2007-01-28 07:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this link:
http://www.helpero.com/Questions-and-answers/Security/Viruses/Where-can-I-find-free-online-virus-scanners_590.html
Helpero is a web site that helps every Internet user, from all over the world, solve any computer related problem. You can ask Helpero for free.
2007-01-28 08:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a list of free antispyware and antivirus and firewalls http://www.basicspywaretips.com
2007-01-28 08:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ACTIVE VIRUS SHIELD (antivirus FREE)
AVAST HOME EDITION
SPYBOT S&D
ADAWARE SE PERSONAL
AVG Free Edition
2007-01-28 14:07:58 · answer #9 · answered by Ajith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_9_90_1007.html
Avast http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_9_90_2165.html
Both AVG and Avast are great free programs that will not slow your computer down.
2007-01-28 07:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by Develin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋