what is the best free antispyware/antivirus program?

Answer 1

Now it's time for some facts, not simply a regurgitation of what people themselves use for an anti-virus!

The top virus detection rates of anti-virus programs from a recent test at www.virus.gr
Free programs are noted.

1. Kaspersky version 6.0.0.303 - 99.62%

2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62% *(FREE)*

3. F-Secure 2006 version 6.12.90 - 96.86%

4. BitDefender Professional version 9 - 96.63%

5. CyberScrub version 1.0 - 95.98%

6. eScan version 8.0.671.1 - 95.82%

7. BitDefender freeware version 8.0.202 - 95.57% *(FREE)* On Demand scanner only. No real-time,resident protection.

8. BullGuard version 6.1 - 95.57%

9. AntiVir Premium version 7.01.01.02 - 95.45%

10. Nod32 version 2.51.30 - 95.14%

11. AntiVir Classic version 7.01.01.02 - 94.26% *(FREE)*

12. ViruScape 2006 version 1.02.0935.0137 - 93.87%

13. McAfee version 10.0.27 - 93.03%

14. McAfee Enterprise version 8.0.0 - 91.76%

15. F-Prot version 6.0.4.3 beta - 87.88%

16. Avast Professional version 4.7.871 - 87.46%

17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46% *(FREE)*

18. Dr. Web version 4.33.2 - 86.03%

19. Norman version 5.90.23 - 85.65%

20. F-Prot version 3.16f - 85.14%

21. ArcaVir 2006 - 83.44%

22. Norton Professional 2006 - 83.18%

23. AVG Professional version 7.1.405 - 82.82%

24. AVG freeware version 7.1.405 - 82.82% *(FREE)*

25. Panda 2007 version 2.00.01 - 82.23%

26. Virus Chaser version 5.0a - 81.47%

27. PC-Cillin 2006 version 14.10.1051 - 80.90%

28. VBA32 version 3.11.0 - 79.12%

29. ViRobot Expert version 4.0 - 76.22%

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40. ClamWin version 0.88.4 - 51.23% *(FREE)* On Demand scanner only. No real-time,resident protection.

46. Comodo version 1.0.0.4 - 41.02% *(FREE)*

http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There are a lot of different ideas about what is the best antivirus software on the market. I tried a lots of AV programs. The best for me is Avira, the latest version is amazing, it's realiable, safe. You can get it for free here http://bitly.com/1r4ROyS

Answer 4

I suggest you go to www.download.com There is a search bar at the top. Type in :
AVG FREE anti-virus download it then update it.. Then look for SPY BOT Search and Destroy..download it and update it.. After you update Spy Bot , click on "Immunize" on the main Spy Bot page.. let it run ..A window may pop up telling you, so many things have been blocked and there are so many that can be blocked... if it does , then click immunize at the top. This loads the definitions. Click block pages silently also.. Look for and download , Zone Alarm free fire wall also..You need one of these too. Then go to www. lavasoft.com and look for AD-Aware SE personal edition..Download it and then update it... These programs are all free..Then run all three programs. The Firewall runs itself.. You will need to run all three programs at least once a week..The AVG protects constantly. And can be set up to automatically update, and scan for problems. But you will have to open and check for updates and run the programs manually for the other 2.. I also recommend Abexo registry cleaner ( also available at download.com) but be careful when you delete registry files it may be something you want to keep look at each one before you delete them.

Answer 5

I Have used Avast free home addition before and found it very effective for a free antivirus I would recommend it,and it updates itself free online everyday when you log on to the net.

Answer 6

Hi there,
To protect my pc from viruses I use Avira. It's free but very reliable. Free Download here http://j.mp/1sW3Qch
It's surely the leader program of its type
Hope it helps.

Answer 7

The ongoing debate will start up again. AVG makes both, free and paid versions one of the best out there I use them on all my systems. You'll hear from plenty others about thier favs.

Answer 8

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.freeandbest.net/firefox/

Good Luck, Best Wishes!!!

Answer 9

in case you have Vista then your device could come default with a anti-secret agent ware software. it is talked approximately as homestead windows Defender, I even have been using only that and that i haven't any secret agent ware so a techniques. only seek for it on your start up Menu

Answer 10

There are no FREE BEST anti Virus protection. IT CANNOT GET ANY SIMPLIER THAN THIS, FREE STUIFFS AREN'T GOOD AND FREE STUFFS ARE FREE BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT WORTH SELLING!!!