Hi my 2 month trial of norton interent secruity is going to go out in 5 days and I am looking for a free virus protection so I can keep my computer at top preformance. Are there any virus protections that are free that are better then norton interent security?
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I use avira, very good free anti-virus.
Also, if you use the search function, you will get loads of threads like this, plus there is a sticky with free security software listed here:
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I've been using AVG by Grisoft for about 3 years now and it's caught every virus I've come across. They just updated to version 8.5 with all new definition, and they seem to update just about everyday.
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And, if your going to check out Avira..try the new Version 9 nice..it's pretty sweet!
Here: http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html
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Ive been using avast for 3 years now and Its great! just install it and you dont have to mess with any settings ever.
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NOD32. The best. Officially. 6 years running. The lightest.
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Avira's pop ups are really annoying. ive used avast for 4 years without problem
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To the OP, it seems most think Avira is best followed by Avast and AVG. Add SuperAntiSpyware and/or MalwarebytesAntiMalware and Spywareblaster and you should be covered. -
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I was thinking of getting avg but on my old computer when I used avast it was so slow when it always told me about an update.
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Another option you may want to think about is Comodo Internet Security suite with firewall, D+ (HIPS) and an anti-virus. -
I use AVG free. It's performance is supposed to be comparable to the other free ones but the real kicker with this one is the excellent and easy to use interface. Also, it has everything in it including anti-spyware and real time protection.
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Easily Avira.
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There aren't that many notable free AV out there. Currently, and for quite a while, it's generally been
Avira >>>> Avast >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AVG (only because the icon is hideous; otherwise it's about the same as Avast)
more or less
Why are there still 4 new threads about free AV every day despite the huge impossible-to-miss sticky in the first thread of this forum? -
Well does avira protect from online viruses? like some sites will give you a virus or something like that
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*sigh* Such an awesome thread ....
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Ok I'm sorry guys. I should search before I post. I will take a look at those threads
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Is the OP a student in college or university by any chance?
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I am now an Avast user on all 3 of my notebooks. I used to use AVG for years, but quit when the resident shield popped up saying I had 2 trojans. So I did the 2+ hour scan and it showed nothing. I was also getting tired of the long scans.
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lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso
Maybe this comparison will help?
http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/03/av-comparatives-february-2009-report-four-winners.ars
The best free virus protection?
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by 4fingers97, Apr 11, 2009.