Well my computer has a virus but i dont have the money to purchase an anti virus program. Where can i find one to help me out.
2007-03-25 14:31:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
CNet has reliable list of freeware.
BE careful, sometimes when you try to download free anti-virus software from random sites--they are really viruses that you are downloading. That's why you have to go to a trusted site like CNet.com, which will link you to the real sites for the freeware.
2007-03-25 14:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by center of the universe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a free program from AOL. You don´t have to belong to AOL. Download their free Active Virus Shield, powered by Kerparsky Labs. Russia. Rated # 1 in the world for virus detection. They will ask you for your email address so they can send you a free registration key. You will get a background scanner and auto updates every hour on the hour.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
Or you can download the free AVG antivirus program from Prague (Grisoft). You get auto updates, no background scanner.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Both use very little resources, especially the AVG. free antivirus.
Minddoctor, France
2007-03-25 14:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alwil Software provides a free version of their "AVAST" anti-virus software. The software has been rated 5 stars by CNET, was a Secure Computing 2006 finalist, and is ICSA labs certified.
The software also provides email and real-time file system protection. Updates are free, and are automatically downloaded by the system.
The software is free of charge to non-commercial users, and a 1 year license simply requires that you provide them with your email address (I have never gotten SPAM from them). Their tool is complete and fairly comprehensive, and stacks up well to most commercial solutions.
http://www.avast.com
2007-03-25 14:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Chander 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely get AVG Free from Grisoft. Its regular updates put the paid for alternatives to shame
2007-03-25 15:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by DJN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do a search for them on and you will find some like avg and others that atleast have a free trail period.
2007-03-25 14:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
Free edition AVG 7.5
It's better than most paid for antivirus.
2007-03-25 14:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by spl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://free.grisoft.com/
great stuff, but i heard they might not be updating it .
im not sure though , so just read the documentation
if you want anti-spyware program, spybot is great
http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html
2007-03-25 14:38:52 · answer #7 · answered by greenmannowar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
2007-03-25 14:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Lucky 7's 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
2007-03-25 14:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by CinderBlock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.avast.com
another free....
2007-03-25 14:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋