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Windows PC? MSE is free and integrates well. Unless you need some specific features you cant go wrong with this AV solution provided by the people who wrote the OS.
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I like AVG free. it's very popular for a reason- it works really well! They offer complete malware protection and minimal bloat.
The most annoying thing you have to deal with is reminders that you could upgrade and start paying money... but you don't ever have to. |
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Avast has always treated me well. Used it for over 5yrs and haven't had any malware or viruses.
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Avast hasn't failed me yet. Just make sure to stay away from Norton as it's probably the biggest rip off for an antiVirus out there
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Highly recommend Clam AV. It's open source (meaning the code that runs it is available for inspection) and it's completely free as well. It's up to date and modern. No spammy tactics like installing toolbars or other junk.
There are more advanced options that cost money, but for free this is the best option. I use it and install it on all my family member's computers. Works great. |
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If your copy of Windows is genuine then get Microsoft Security Essentials. If not then I would recommend AVG Free.
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Having tested nearly all the currently available anti-virus programs i have found avast to be the best free anti virus on the market at present.
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been using AVG now for a few years and never once have i had a problem :)
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Microsoft security essentials is the best anti-virus you can have for PC.
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Definitely Microsoft Essential. I've been using it for the past 3 years and I've had no problem with it. It doesn't take a lot of memory usage.
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Avast, Avira, and AVG are all great free antivirus. Its not so much how fantastic antivirus programs are now, its just that they need to be efficient and not bog down the system with load.
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I started using Clamwin Anti Virus (http://www.clamwin.com/) when i needed an AV for Windows Server (AVG Free does not work on Server).
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AVG free internet security is the one I use personally and it hasn't let me down in the 7 years of use that I've put it through.
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microsoft security essentials
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Avast Free edition and Malware Bytes. Maybe you might need spybot search and destroy, but probably not
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AVG seems to be a common answer and I'd say they are right. I've been on the recieving end of my fair share of viruses in the past and ever since using AVG on my netbook I've been virus free. You can also do some research by going to cnet.com to check out reviews. It's a great website where you can custom catagorize your search. Ex: Free, Antivirus, Best Rated, Most Popular. There are thousands of reviews from consumers as well as professionals.
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Comodo is a great Russian company, learned about it fairly recently. Its an alternative to MSE or Avast.
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Avast. Free and good.
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I say stick with avira, but thats just personal preferance...at the end of the day, how many viruses you get comes down to the user's internet activities...
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Windows Security Essentials
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Avast has gotten more commercialized as of late, here is a link to the free version. All you have to do after downloading and installing is to register for a key (which only requires name and email address).
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There is a free version that I've always had and it's never let me down.
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The top 2 for free antivirus would be Avast! and AVG. However I'd also recommended MalwareBytes and Windows Defender.
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i guess AVG is good but honestly if youre really worried about the protection of your computer it may be worth purchasing trend micro, ive had it from the start and i will always be a customer of theirs, they are amazing and the program has worked so well.
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There are many and they all have pro's and cons. You need to pick one that offers the features that you specifically need:
- Avast - AVG - Malwarebytes (Great for scanning, but no real-time protection) - Microsoft Security Essentials - Clam AV |
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Microsoft security essentials seem to be a great job from microsoft
I have installed too a free firewall ( comodo ) |
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I enjoy the AVG security, off of cnet. it sometimes has missreadings, but all in all it is a great anti virus!
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AVG 2011 Free is good but if you torrent anything it will give you alot of false positives.
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Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antiviru... |
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AVG Free | Antivirus | Best Free Virus Protection |
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Avast Free Antivirus - Download.com |
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Clam AntiVirus |
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AVG Free | Antivirus | Best Free Virus Protecti... |
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