Hi,
I would like to know which is the best antivirus s/w that is free and does the job well in the "free AV" league (??).
I have the AVG right now and Norton Antivirus (one that comes with the google pack). What are your opinion on these?
Any help will be appreciated :)
2007-07-31 06:50:59 · 16 answers · asked by swetha 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
Easy to use, low system resources
Automatic update functionality
Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
AVG’s Virus Vault for the safe handling of infected files
2007-07-31 06:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by ger_gon 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-22 14:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Adriana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about AVG . . . I don't like Norton, especially not on older machines. I think you should consider avast! antivirus . . . . the home edition is free and it seems to work well. All you have to do is register it and they'll send you a key. Download the home edition from http://www.avast.com/
Good luck!
2007-07-31 07:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton does it's job but takes up all the worlds resources to use. AVG is what I use, but I have a friend that swears by NOD32 I have used all of them and like AVG the best. You may also want to check out Avast.
2007-07-31 06:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by Carobu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I got rid of norton completely and took www.avast.com It is a real time protection that I have had for a year. It is free. It works better for me than norton crap did. I got 3 viruses with Norton. Avast took them off and I haven't had a problem since. Of course I also have Spybot Search and Destroy along with Spyware Blaster
2007-07-31 06:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by lisapj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for home pc's I think the avast free edition software is best . The interface is tacky but otherwise a good software and does the job well . Along with this Norton internet security software will be a good option and these two will suffice I think .
2007-07-31 06:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by rajeev b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOrton 360 sucks
2007-07-31 06:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by theredapple 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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.seconddoor.net/firefox/
Good Luck !
2007-07-31 15:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well norton is the best antivirus system there is but you have to buy so if you already have then u should be gone run every 2 days by the way.
also if u want a good antispyware program go here http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007-Free/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5 and ur good
2007-07-31 06:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use AVG and Comodo firewall.Both are free and will offer you good protection.
2007-07-31 07:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by Ron Burgundy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋