Something like Norton Anti-Virus, but free. Thanks
2007-03-31 13:24:29 · 9 answers · asked by 19 year old girl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
AVG is free and works well if even a bit slow.
Spybot S&D is free and works very well against most malware
Adaware SE a freebie from lavasoft and it too is very good.
2007-03-31 13:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you had some bad experience in the past with antivirus programs. The good news is that there is no shortage of good free antivirus programs. The 3 most popular are: Antivir, Avast and AVG. Other good antivirus programs are AOL Virus Shield and the special edition of Norton Antivirus, which is part of the Google Pack. You can find Antivir, Avast and AVG at (http://www.filehippo.com/software/antivirus/). In regards to the other 2 programs, AOL Virus Shield is actually created by Kaspersky, one of the largest and oldest security software developers. AOL contracted Kaspersky to develop a special version of their outstanding antivirus program. Kaspersky has always been among the top 5 best antivirus programs. You might have heard about the Google Pack. Google collected a group of free software programs which anyone can download and use. The software programs which make up the pack are intend for those you just bought a computer and want to quickly bring their computer up to speed. Google managed to have both Norton and PC Tools offer special editions of their antivirus and anti spyware programs, respectively. Norton Antivirus and PC Tool's Spyware Doctor. I highly recommend Antivir and AOL Virus Shield. Both offter great protection and they do not use up all your computer's resources which many other antivirus programs do. AOL Virus Shield at (http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?) and Google Pack at (http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer.html?hl=en&gl=us)
2007-03-31 20:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG
http://free.grisoft.com/
2007-03-31 20:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Leon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a little slow, but you can try a free online one like http://www.trendmicro.com , but i would use it in connection with something like AVG (http://free.grisoft.com).
Very few anti-virus catch everything, it is always a good idea to use one as your primary and then occasionally supplement it with something else.
2007-03-31 20:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by The Tech Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use AOL active virus shield. its free and works great. it is owned by AOL but runs on Kaspersky. you can get it at download.com. I have used avg in the past. its o.k., but I like this better
2007-03-31 20:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by Richard K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well: according to this type is free for down load
Called http://www.norton.antivirus.com it scanns all files also
protects your "Computer or visit http://antispyware.com "
2007-03-31 20:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE OF THEM REALLY WORK JUST GO AND BUY NORTON INTERNET SERCRUITY IT IS THE BEST OUT THERE AND YOU ARE NOT WASTING YOUR MONEY ALSO GO AND GET WINDOWS VISTA
2007-03-31 20:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this link. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1864515,00.asp
I'm using AVG and have not had a problem yet.
2007-03-31 20:39:40 · answer #8 · answered by Dorothy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use AVG, its free, and it works, you can get it here: www.avg.com
Good Luck!!
2007-03-31 20:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by Josh G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋