I really cant fork out the cash at the moment , computer seems fine but antivirus is always needed, nothing pirate (they either don't work or get rumbled). Glad of any suggestions with links preferably.
2007-10-19 00:30:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I use AVG free 7.5 and have no trouble.
Go to google type it in press search and download ~~
2007-10-19 00:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have Vista home premium and I have tried most of the free antivirus programs and have come back to AVG antivirus as it works really well and doesnt slow my machine down at all like most of the others, and I would also recommend AVG antispyware as you really need a few of the antispyware to protect you, I also have Spybot and Spywareblaster and Threatfire which is like an early warning signal to let you know if anything unusual is happening to your computer. I have Zone Alarm firewall which works really well (make sure you get the one from www.download.com) as that has the Vista compatible one. These are all free from www.download.com and very popular and well used. Good luck!
2007-10-19 00:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greeting,
Zonealarm is a great firewall, Avast, and AVG are great free antivirus. But if you are interested in free software I always stop by:
http://bearbottoms1.com/
and check out his recommendations. This guy has pointed me to some great free programs. And he has a couple of different firewall and antivirus programs he recommends. Good luck.
2007-10-19 00:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you easily must have free, then i might want to assert AVG is your perfect wager. although, AVG isn't a firewall. the perfect firewalls are hardware ones; as in, a router. yet once you'll need free, Black Ice Defender is tremendous.
2016-10-21 10:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For antivirus:
AVG Antivirus 7.5
Firewall:
Sygate Personal Firewall
Both are free and offer good levels of protection.
2007-10-19 00:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by jlao04 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that ZONE ALARM is one of the best but AVAST is good also.
2007-10-19 00:38:04 · answer #6 · answered by Char 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many good and free anti-viruses available. I will recommend either Avast! Home edition or AVG Free edition, both are very good.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.download.com/3000-2239_4-10747101.html
http://free.grisoft.com/
http://www.download.com/3000-2239_4-10746390.html
As per firewall, there isn't any need of downloading anything as the Windows Vista Firewall is excellent with 2-way protection facility! Just switch in on from Control Center.
Windows Vista also comes in-built with the Windows Defender anti-spyware, you should activate and use it too.
Keep all your security software updated and active all the time. Never use more than one anti-virus or firewall as it can cause major driver conflicts.
:)
2007-10-19 00:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋