I did a search for free anti virus, and saw many sites offering this, but I know there must be a catch. Does anyone know a site with minimum strings attached. I noticed Google had one, but they have a lot of stuff attached that I dont really want or need, and would only be taking up space.
Thanks, Wayne
2007-05-18 01:18:07 · 17 answers · asked by Ernie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG www.grisoft.com has been protecting my pc for years. It's great and doesn't waste space or provide extra spam.
2007-05-18 01:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's 1 Major problem with FREE AV programs.
They don't update their definitions files like a Paid program does, nor do they offer as good protection as a paid program...
I've had many friends think that AVG was the greatest program in the world UNTIL a bad virus got into their system and destroyed it!
I use Kaspersky Internet Security v6...It updates every hour on the hour 24/7. I've Never got anything on my computer using Kaspersky.
2007-05-18 08:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG is excellent. Was using Norton and still getting virus. Running AVG and never had a problem in the last 2 years. Best of all its free and the updates are free!! Is this a great country or what!!!
2007-05-18 08:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by muleyone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used AVG Free for years and have been very happy with it.
TIP: You must remove all other Anti-virus programs before using ANY new Anti-virus program.
2007-05-18 08:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hiya Wayne, If Its free av from avg or the rest its all the same all you get is a pretty icon to look at, and you become a free tester of their products thats why they always ask for feedback.
2007-05-18 15:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by kevlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found these two programs to be very useful with this issue.
AVG- Anti Virus
and
ZoneAlarm Protections
Both program are free of cost and frustration. Very simple to download with no strings. These will work simultaneously.
2007-05-18 08:46:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used Avast for quite a while. Since installing it I have not had any virus issues and the only "string" is you have to re-register every year.
2007-05-18 08:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by Sailorman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use Grisoft's AVG Free Anti-Virus and it has kept my PCs virus-free. I highly recommend this product... Linky provided below...
2007-05-18 16:19:20 · answer #8 · answered by McFly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try www.download.com
and type in the search box anti-virus software
and you are on your way to free anti-virus with no strings attached
2007-05-18 08:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by sugababe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd recommend Avast! Home edition from www.avast.com Its free and works
2007-05-18 08:21:19 · answer #10 · answered by maniacmartinuk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋