What good but cheaper alternatives do I have ?
2007-02-23 03:41:08 · 15 answers · asked by jaguar69 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Make sure the antivirus software has active (full time) virus protection.
Free Virus Software:
As of February 18th, 2007, AVG 7.1 Free Edition is no longer supported.
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
CA Anti-Virus 2007 FREE 1-Year Trial (very light on system resources)
http://shop.ca.com/STContent/Microsoft/Default.aspx?sc_lang=en-US
Free antivirus - Avast! 4 Home Edition Download
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Almost all internet providers provide free protection software.
Other free
http://www.download.com/sort/3150-2239_4-0-1-3.html?
Spyware protection:
With any antivirus software, also install "Windows Defender" (free) for active spyware protection.
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
I recommend every computer have these four free programs installed and run weekly or as needed.
They do not take the place of active virus and spyware protection.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Additional free tests:
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Rootkit revealer: (advanced) Close all programs first and then run.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx
Not all results will be malware! Google each item listed.
Online free Scanners (Must run in Internet Explorer)
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
2007-02-23 04:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 17:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u r satisfied witht he performance of the Norton then u can donwload it again free from here with a six month subscription. After six month u can again download afresh with some tweaks before downloading again.
Download it free from here
www.i-serch.co.in
U will also be given choice to download the Lavasofts Ad-aware SE (Free).
The version of Norton is 2005 SE.
THe tweak can be had personally by email. U know Y...
2007-02-23 03:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by jugnu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to do what the rest of us do -- live life on the edge or pay Norton for AV protection. About $39 a year is a lot better than having your PC ruined by a virus.
2007-02-23 03:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was using Norton and like you i thought it too expensive.I went to Wal Mart and bought the McAfee Internet Security Suite for $40.00. I really like it and it does a very good job. I really like the site advisor that lets you know if a website has been associated with viruses and illegal practices. And is very simple to use.I have the 2007 edition.
2007-02-23 05:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we use avg 7.5 but u got to get it off the pirate bay with free serial and crack and ask sum1 to put in the crack for u but beware not always but sum of the times there can be a virus in it we got ours off pirate bay and it cost us nothing and we got it for 105 yrs so its a risk u got to take u can go and look at whats on offer on pirate bay if u dont download anything u definately wont get a virus so no harm in looking if u decide not to have anything
2007-02-23 03:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by SUSAN S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AOL has this free security suite that includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, and a Firewall. you could also try the Sunbelt website, they have some really good Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus programs.
2007-02-23 03:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Dan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ZONE ALARM is good, AVAST Pro, or Home Edition is also good, home edition is free, just u have to register and then u will receive the key for usage for 1 year. www.avast.com
2007-02-23 03:46:08 · answer #8 · answered by magic77men 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SYNANTEC is about $20 for hacker and virus protection.
2007-02-23 03:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by carolyn c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use AVG free anti-virus. It's great! Go to
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/I+need+help
and click on free anti-virus, download, and you are good to go!
2007-02-23 03:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by AliciaFromMidwest 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋