my free norton anti-virus expired is there a free one out there?

Question

i'm at risk please help

Answer 1

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.168tv.net/firefox/

Good Luck !

Answer 2

I like Active Virus Shield. A lot. Active Virus Shield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world.

In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, Active Virus Shield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.
Full test chart is here:
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82

Active Virus Shield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources. (6mb ram)

Active Virus Shield detects and removes spyware, also.

And it updates up to 15 times a DAY with new virus definitions, 7 days a week!

Good stuff, free for everyone from:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?

Answer 3

For your PC to be OK, you have to protect it from viruses and hackers!
The virus is a small program that attach itself to other files from your computer and can harm your computer, by restarting it, freezing it or even by deleting your files or stealing your personal information.
To keep your computer safe from viruses you have to use an anti-virus program, like Norton, AVG, Kaspersky, Avast, Antivir, McAfee, Bit Defender. Some are free and others have trial versions.
Here you have some links to download the free versions of some of the best anti-virus programs, as well as other security tools:
http://www.kiete.com/download/security/index.html

Answer 4

Here is an excellent from antivirus program from AOL, Active Virus Shield powred by Kaspersky Lab of Russia. Rated # 1 in the world for virus detection. You will get auto updates every hour on the hour, plus an excellent background scanner that really works great. AOL, will only ask you for your email 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

Answer 5

Either Avg or Active Virus Shield will keep you well protected; an excellent free alternative is Avast
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/avast.html

Answer 6

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

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/...






Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.spybot.info/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

Yahoo toolbar offers FREE anti-spyware:
Scan your computer for potentially destructive programs.
Review suspicious-looking programs.
Remove the programs you don't want. Keep the ones you do.

http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/


Here is another free anti-virus-
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.

Answer 7

About the "Free Stuff" - you are not protected !
http://www.bluecollarpc.net/about.html

Many people everywhere at boards and forums and groups always ask about "free protection" available to download and use. Sure, that's fine, because there are many genuine real programs and utilities available for free. But you must know the difference and dangers - using paid programs and free programs. This is the same for antispyware as well as antivirus software programs. Reasons for those seeking these softwares free may be being sick of shoveling out the money after realizing inferior product purchases, short or tight budgets, or no online purchase abilities, and the best reason - to have back up programs if the primary gets 'hit'. Whatever the reasons - you must know the differences in free and paid programs in antivirus and antispyware softwares, because with free stuff you are not protected ! (The free ones only scan and remove if able). Read...


About "free stuff"....
You need to understand what "real time protection" is. None of the free programs offer this with the exception of the real time active shields in the free Microsoft Windows Defender (antispyware) program. In other words, without real time protection (which will block viruses from
installing and most adware and spyware or at least present a warning for blocking) your computer will get infected first. After that, the free programs in antivirus and antispyware will allow removal after a full scan and detection. The problem with that is corruption of files or softwares - as well as the personal information already leaking (being transmitted back to cyber criminals). In severe threats in many cases your free programs will be blocked from even operating or retrieving update definitions. Paid subscriptions activate real time protection for antivirus and antispyware programs that have active shields like Webroot Spysweeper or Trend Micro Antispyware. Note that only the top sellers in antispyware actually have real time shields - the others are just scanners basically.

Go to this link for a list of tried and true freeware products you are looking for:
http://www.bluecollarpc.net/pcsafety.html

Your best bets are AVG Free Antivirus, A-Squared Trojan Remover, and SuperAntispyware. Those are some of the best and will remove virtually all infections - but keeping in mind the threat of not having real time protection by paid subscriptions. All of these are free for personal use and have lifetime free defintions updates. Also use Ad-Aware free antispyware version - very well known and used for years and is getting better and better in detection. Again, the free Microsoft Windows Defender antispyware program is the only free protection with real time active shields you should have installed if you are going to refuse spending money. Note it is rated as lackluster in detections. To understand what protection you get from antispyware programs with active shields - take a look at this screenshot picture of the industry leader Webroot Spysweeper showing the shields section and what is being protected:

Shields Screenshot: http://bluecollarpc.net/coppermine-photos/albums/userpics/10001/WebrootShields_SnapshotCopy.jpg


You may want to consider an MSN.com internet subscription. MSN customers (I am one) get the full free versions of McAfee Antivirus, McAfee Firewall, and Webroot Spysweeper - all free and the first three months of dial up subscription at MSN.com. For broad band, choose the free MSN software package and get all these for free. Note they are the full versions of the programs - not just enterprise/industrial limited softwares, or in other words you get them free as you would buy them on the internet or store.

Lastly, for free antispyware - you definately want to visit this well known website that is a sort of 'clearing house' for fake and bad antispyware products:

The Spyware Warrior List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
Description: Bad, False, Fake products
URL: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

There are cyber criminals that offer antispyware programs that are actually spyware installations. That website lists all known bad ones.

Bottom Line ? DO NOT operate your 2,000 dollar plus computer without spending the 100 dollars a year for a Firewall, Antivirus, and Antispyware period. These are on average about 30 to 35 each per year. That simple. That protected. Period.

Webmaster http://www.BlueCollarPC.Net

Answer 8

The free version of AVG seems to be the better one that is out there.

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

Answer 9

yes,
AVG Home from www.grisoft.com
but free ones aren't that good, so you're better off with
McAfee
www.mcafee.com

Answer 10

the hottes antivirus out in the market sure is norton antivirus. i would recommend you to get it. look here: