I am not looking for software, nor do I have problems paying for it, I just hear a lot about free antivirus applications and I am skeptical about wether or not they actually work.
2007-02-03 23:03:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Free antivirus programs are okay but of course, there are some functions not available versus the paid ones. In terms of security though, I would say they are the same but you get more benefits from buying the licensed version.
2007-02-03 23:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Eskimo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you go to download.com, look for antivirus, and sort by review, you'll see several top-rated programs come up that are free. I have Norton AntiVirus on my computer, and the free Adaware program by LavaSoft for getting rid of adware. For more on free anti-virus, go to Freebyte's link.
I'm very happy with Adaware, which seems to catch a lot more than Norton, and I've had some program conflicts with Norton. There's gotta be better stuff out there.
2007-02-04 07:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by xwdguy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, very much so
go to majorgeeks.com
download avg for antivirus and malware
download ad-aware and spybot for spyware
all 3 are free and good
why pay money
2007-02-04 07:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Elvis 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
AVG is very effective... all reviews rank it on par with or better that McAfee and Norton... check PCMag review at second link...
2007-02-04 07:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by HoosierDon 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, they work. Sometimes, better than those expensive ones. AVG is a good example.
2007-02-04 07:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by ß!ߤ¥ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. i use anti vir personal edition and it is good, fast and robust.
2007-02-04 07:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by raajansk 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋