i am still a little new with being the administrator of my computer adn im trying to figgure out the best way to get FREE virus protection.. i tryed going to a bunch of sights... they all want money.. please help my computer may be in danger.
2007-04-06 11:26:24 · 10 answers · asked by Dale S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Dale. I am sure everyone is going to disagree with me. I honestly don't care, either, because I know what I am talking about, and that's all matters to me.
You might get answers that locate you to FREE ANTI VIRUS PROTECTIONS. I can give you links to ton of free ANTI virus protection, too, but I decided to be honest with you and to ensure you of best safety.
Have you ever wondered why FREE anti virus are said to be as good as those sold in stores? Let's take a good look at what you and I are debating here. Imagine FREE anti virus protections are as good as those that are sold in stores. If this was true, Anti Virus makers who sell their products would go bankruptcy because consumers would avoid paying for their products since they could get the same products for FREE online.
This is very important for you to understand ( Nothing Free Is Good). That's why they're free. I'm sure you will not get a FREE Play station 3 off the Internet without having to participate in some costly activities.
Anyway, I wanted to test the Free Anti Virus products, such as AVG, Spybots, etc, and here is my experience.
After I have installed the Free Anti Virus, I noticed my credit card was charged without my consent. Someone used my credit card to purchase a notebook. Heck, how did this person get my credit card information, especially since I was using a Free Anti virus protection? I even scanned my computer, and my free Anti Virus protection did not detect any threat. So how did the theft get my credit card information? Anyway, I changed my credit card information and solved certain issues.
I had a conversation with a computer geek in my home-Town and told him about the incident of my credit card being stolen. This was what he said to me.
" If you are using a FREE Anti Virus protection, then that could be the reason your credit card was revealed to the hacker ( Theft) because FREE Anti Virus are unable to detect certain threat. That's why they're free. I strongly recommend you to purchase McAfee and scan your computer for viruses."
Anyway, I took his advice and purchased McAfee for $79, then I scanned my computer. Guess what? McAfee detected 200 viruses, while my Free Anti Virus protection did not detect any. Now, I have learned my lesson and I will never again foolishly think FREE stuffs are good. Hence the fact they're free; they're not worthy enough to be sold.
Many people will disagree with me on this topic. I don't care. I'm an experienced user and that said it all.
If you choose to believe me, get yourself a purchased Anti Virus protection suit. I recommend McAfee.
You have a blessed day.
2007-04-06 11:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Dell XPS 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-25 23:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ethan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is a very good anti-virus. I have been using it and recommending it for years. I nor anyone I have recommended it to has had any problems. I trust it 100%
I wouldn't pay for one because I believe AVG is just as good and it is free. Oh yeah, free updates as well!
Here is the link! Have a great day!
2007-04-06 11:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOu can use avg, it is completely free and a free license, YOu can donwload it from here. ( http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10645435.html?tag=pop.software )
YOu can also get free virus updates from this link. ( http://www.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-updates/us/crp/0 ) . I used to use avg before. Great software. I would trust it . 100%. If you want free, this is the best software that i know of.
2007-04-06 11:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by asdasvjd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use AVG. It's been better than any of them I've ever had to pay for. And they have updates frequently, so you don't have to worry about them not keeping up to date with the latest attackers out there.
2007-04-06 11:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those others that have been mentioned are very good ones...In addition, you might try ad-aware se ( i do) Microsoft offers a free one also....windows defender...go to their website and download it.....
2007-04-06 11:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For all computer related problems please check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spyware/virus/adware/trojans completely.
2007-04-06 22:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try free AVG...thats free and good....i thnk the link is free.avg.com or go to avg.com and search for free version.
2007-04-06 11:29:49 · answer #8 · answered by Northdrive 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sure, go get spybot search and destroy (get a good type for free!!!!)
www.spybot.com
or avg free edition is good too!!!!! hope it gets the viruses away it did for me!!!
2007-04-06 11:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by jeff hardy - HBK 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nah dont sweat it too much ... run a good antispyware app ... and use avast or avg antivirus ...
2007-04-06 11:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋