As the question says. My Norton trial has ran out. I dont want a big file to download as my laptop slows down so much. Free would be the icing on the cake.
Thanks in advance
2007-05-22 12:00:04 · 18 answers · asked by September C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)
AVG is a collection of anti-virus protection tools that gives you full protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and malware. AVG provides you with all that you need to be completely protected: including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.
Top Features
» Provides automatic update functionality
» Its a reliable anti-virus scanning engine
» Provides free Virus Updates for life
» Options to define file name extensions
» Real time protection with resident shield, email scanning
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard™ protects your computer against threats in real-time
Automatically checks for frequent updates against the latest threats.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
*Never install more than one anti-virus on your PC, as they may conflict with each other. On the other hand, its always good to install more than one anti-spyware.
2007-05-22 12:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps.
2007-05-23 07:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus is generally considered the best available free AV software. You are looking at around a 20MB download to install it, plus a little extra for the initial virus-definition updates, but that should be manageable even if you are on a dial-up connection.
The latest version of AVG AV Free Edition can be found at
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html
They will push their other products (which aren't free) but if you ignore that, the protection AVG provides is very good, and unbeatable for a free product.
2007-05-22 12:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A few Free excellent Anti-Virus programs are listed below.
AntiVir <-- This is what I recommend:
http://www.free-av.com
AVG Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
avast!
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
You can test them out individually, if you want. However, do not have more than ONE Anti-Virus program running on your computer!
2007-05-22 12:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by Trogan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG anti-virus is free and is excellent with daily updates, I have used it for 3 years and have had no problems.
2007-05-25 03:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Roger H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is an excellent free program from AOL, Active Virus Shield powered by kaspersky Labs, Russia. Rated # 1 in the world for virus detection. You will get auto updates every hour on the hour, plus has a real time scanner in the background that works excellent. AOL, will only ask you for your emal so they can send you a free key good for one year. After one year just request a new key.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
Minddoctor, France
2007-05-22 12:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The best i found for my pc is avast!antivirus it is the best i think ,not regarding reviews but trying it on my pc and it found more than 200viruses after running AVG Antvirus.You can get it from www.download.com
2007-05-22 20:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by BuddyGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning the register is a good way of improving the performances of your pc and eliminate malwares and trojans. A program I trust is CCleaner http://bit.ly/UrAoNL
I have been using it for years
2014-07-27 06:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the 30 day trial of Pandasoftware.com. ~
If you decide that does it for you, get the 1 year version with license for 3 computer of that for about $11.00 through http://www.pricewatch.com
2007-05-22 12:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
AVG 7.5 anti-virus....the only 1 u need on ur pc.
xxx
2007-05-22 12:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋