too much vacation and back to school clothes, can anyone send me a link for a free antivirus program, if such a beast exists? :)
2007-09-02 01:52:00 · 20 answers · asked by The French Connection 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Here are several along with some free antispyware applications as well.
Spyware Blocker Tool
This is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources. It blocks spyware before it installs.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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AntiSpyware Applications
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after installation and updating)
Note: Adaware2007 for Vista is not due to be released until August 2007)
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Antivirus Solutions
AVG 7.5 AntiVirus (Vista Compatible)
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus (Vista Compatible)
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
AntiVir PE (Vista Compatible)
http://www.free-av.com/
( Note: Only use one anti-virus product. Running more than one can cause conflicts thus rendering each ineffective.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206 )
2007-09-02 01:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by MLM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all before you install any new anti-virus, you must remove your old Norton COMPLETLY or risk a major conflict.
As Norton can be a real pain to remove completly you may need to download and run the Norton Removal Tool from the Norton / Symantic website.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
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I see the AVG fanboys and cheerleaders are out in full force again here on Yahoo Answers!
AVG Anti-Virus is crap!
Mostly noobs, the naive, the computer illiterate, and children use AVG Free. These types love AVG because they say it is easy to use and almost never bothers them with any pop-ups or warnings. Of course AVG Free never bothers them, it hardly ever finds any virus to warn them about!
In test,
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
after test,
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
after test,
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/avgfree.htm
after test ,
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=891307&postcount=1,
after test,
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,130869-page,1/article.html,
after test,
http://techsupportalert.com/issues/al_current.htm#Section_0,
after test,
http://winnow.oitc.com/AntiVirusPerformance.html
etc. etc. etc, ad nauseam, AVG fares poorly.
AVG has proven itself to be a miserable performer at best. Missing almost 20%, while trying to detect known malware, in some tests. Not to mention almost non-existent heuristic detection and infrequent "once-a day" updates.
AVG. = Average, at best!
There are much better free alternatives such as Avria Anti-Vir:
http://www.free-av.com/
and Avast:
http://avast.com/eng/free_software.html
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And please do NOT, as one poster suggested, run multiple anti-virus apps. The use of 2 or more anti-virus programs at the same time can cause major conflicts. The 2 scanning engines will fight each other to scan every file that you read, write or execute which can cause a slowdown. For the same reason, using 2 A-Vs can cause you to have less protection from the various malware, not more.
And do NOT, as another poster suggested, use your Norton for 30 days without being able to receive updates. New viruses and other malwares are created by the "blackhats" every hour, 24/7. The use of an expired anti-virus that has no updates to detect these new virus variants is simply courting disaster.
Good luck.
2007-09-02 02:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the important question is do you like Norton? enable it run till it expires.Then installation a secure practices suite like Bitdefender,Trendmicro,eset or Kaspersky.curiously Norton alongside with McAfee,Microsoft and Hollywood, supposedly have a historic previous of monitoring clientele.Incorprating digital Rights administration outfitted into WinXP professional, abode Vista and CD/DVD gamers.examine the object ' McAfee,Norton and Hollywood want to root your pc'.
2016-12-12 15:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are free.
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.
* You will probably recieve several answers to your question. Whoever helped you the most,please come back and give that person Best Answer.
2007-09-02 01:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when your norton expires the software will still work however it just wont update. so you should still be good with it for at least 30 days. also if you go to www.pctools.com you can get a free antivirus programs that does work but you will have to run the update yourself
as sometime free programs require a little extra work.
2007-09-02 01:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Steve 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if u type in anti spy or anti virus,it will give u a list of programs,some are free,some charge,and some come with a 30,60,90,day and even a 6 months free trail.
2007-09-02 02:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Tony G. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Antivirus: http://www.bitdefender.com/no/view/Download-Free-Products.html
Firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Anti adware/spyware/malware: http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html http://superantispyware.com/
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206
"Microsoft recommends that you have only one anti-virus program installed on your computer."
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.
2007-09-02 01:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
one is www.mcafee.com/dod
it's free if u or any of ur family or relatives were in the military..
u get the whole package free.. u just need to agree that u or ur relatives are in the military.
the funds came from the department of defense
2007-09-08 15:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I support (mark040477). I believe NOD32 is free, and it's known to be one of the best anti-virus softwares but companies don't want to admit it.
& yes, you should always have ONLY ONE anti-virus software installed in your system.
2007-09-02 04:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by Serendipity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to search for anti virus at a search engine, i saw it before, there lots of anti virus downloadable, but i do not know what site it was, McAfee anti virus is good too and no expiration, unlike norton
2007-09-02 01:59:58 · answer #10 · answered by Albert 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋