is there anywhere to download antivirus software for free(not the trials they give u)?
have spybot and the like for adaware etc was after a program that constantly runs (checking/bocking viruses)!!
2007-07-06 08:49:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
ActiveVirusShield has gotta be the best.Its got 99.23% Detection of viruses! AVG is rubbish.Its only 82.17% detection of viruses.
Doesn't eat your system either.
Like Norton.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/
2007-07-07 03:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-22 23:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-06 09:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
CCleaner is basically a dedicated cleaner which cleans the unwanted files in your computer...for eg. when you download or open any file or site, at many places it is registered in your computer that is not needed by the computer to work.....its a wonderful software that frees unwanted space...
Norton is basically a dedicated anti-virus.....
I sugess to still install CCleaner
You can find a free download of ccleaner here http://bit.ly/1sJimp9
2014-08-15 13:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the following programs are FREE.
They offer Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
Free AOL Active Virus Shield (powered by Kaspersky)
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivir...
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/...
http://www.download.com/avg-anti-virus-f...
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...
I recommend going with AOL Active Virus Shield because it uses the Kaspersky engine to update files.
The Kaspersky Anti Virus engine has proven on many tests to detect the most virus' out of all anti virus programs out there free or not free.
I have used all of these myself and the program that seems to work the best is AOL Active Virus Shield.
2007-07-06 08:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by csr02083 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
From a recent test at www.virus.gr, the top 25 anti-virus programs, in virus detection rates "in the wild".
(free programs are noted in ()s.)
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)
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%
2007-07-06 08:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by MH 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I looked at all the answers given to you. I can honestly recommend the AOL (Active Virus Shield) anti-virus. It is superb. It does not allow anything coming through. For a firewall I definitely recommend Comodo. Please install the Active Virus Shield, you will not be sorry. Stay away from AVG, it allows toomuch coming through.
2007-07-06 20:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Kuschke 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a lot of people like avg
also there is an antivirus with zone alarm firewall security that works well
but i've had problems with BOTH norton and mcafee
2007-07-10 03:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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.
2007-07-06 08:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by G 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Oh Yes
try AVG free anti virus and spy ware it is a full program is Free and gets regular up dates that automatically install
try http://free.grisoft.com/
I have used it for many years and so far have never been invaded
2007-07-06 08:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by Roger 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋