what are the best anti-virus slash anti-spyware programs that are free?

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what are the best anti-virus slash anti-spyware programs that are free?

2007-11-24 17:36:55 · 9 answers · asked by Bob B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security

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All of these are free for home use and will work with XP and Vista.

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.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0

Avast-
avast! 4 Home Edition works for 60 days after the installation in demo mode. You will obtain your FREE license key by E-mail after the registration. The license key is valid for 1 year. After one year you will need to just re-register.
http://avast.com/eng/home-registration.p...

Avira-(recomended)
free-av.com – Protection and security against viruses, worms, Trojans, dialers & more.
http://www.free-av.com/

PC tools-(recomended)
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.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

Free spyware remover.
SUPERAntiSpyware(recomended)
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!
http://www.superantispyware.com

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware.
http://www.spybot.info/

Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...

ewido.
Go to the left of the page where it says,"Scan your computer now online
and clean it for free!"
http://www.ewido.net/en/

AVG anti-spyware-
AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition is a popular free antispyware solution available at no cost to home users and provides a high level of detection capability.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/us/frt/0

*Never install more than one anti virus, as they may conflict with each other.On the other hand, is always good to use 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.

2007-11-24 17:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2016-08-27 04:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Try some if not all of these. These are all my favorites and do an excellent job when used together.

Advanced Windows Care http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html?Str=download

Ad-Aware 2007
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

Advanced Spyware Remover
http://www.evonsoft.com/Download.htm

EMCO Malware Destroyer
http://www.tucows.com/preview/414285

Malware Sweeper
http://www.malwaresweeper.com/download.html

Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Spyware Begone
http://www.spywarebegone.com/download.html

Super Anti-Spyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

2007-11-26 14:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by GovernorJason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://anti-spyware-review.toptenreviews.com/

Those two links are reviews of the top ten anti-virus and anti-spyware applications.

Not only that, the site is really good, because before individual reviews, it shows a table of all ten and their features, comparing each and every one of the ten in order to help you select the one that is fits you.

2007-11-24 17:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by niiro13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That question has been asked many numerous times -
See all the answers here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=Ah6O8LhFyLkG3Zlp1iFGyPAjzKIX;_ylv=3?p=best+free+antivirus+anti+spyware+programs&t=n-2872599419_q-hhKljwTLA4UsB2frzPSJgwAAAA%40%40&scope=&mc=&asktime=&sc=
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Use protection,
your computer will thank you.

2007-11-24 17:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

you can do two things. go to download.com which is from cnet and search for free antivirus or advast. Or go to google and search for advast. As long as you use your computer for personal use you are able to download and register for 1 year.

2007-11-24 17:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

spywear search and destroy, adwear (i have it and i think thats how you spell it) some forms of mcafee softwear. But if you want to really protect your PC. its best to break down and buy a reputable softwear

2007-11-24 17:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by Blue_roses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-11-25 02:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

try AVG for both.

2007-11-24 17:42:44 · answer #9 · answered by pisces19522000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋