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    Antivirus 64-bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by KonstantinDK, May 5, 2009.

  1. KonstantinDK

    KonstantinDK Notebook Evangelist

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    What's a good antivirus for W7 64? Free.

    Plz don't point me at start64.com That stuff look old and I want Your opinion, anyways.
     
    KonstantinDK, May 5, 2009
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  2. Full-English

    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    Avira should work well, has done for me in the past on windows 7 x64.
     
    Full-English, May 5, 2009
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  3. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I find that ESET Nod32 works really well..
     
    nacr05, May 5, 2009
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  4. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The OP wants a free 64bit antivirus.

    Otherwise... norton corporate 64bit.
     
    jackluo923, May 5, 2009
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  5. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    Avast Home Edition(free) works just fine under windows 7 x64. It has very solid detection rates as well.
     
    Evolution, May 5, 2009
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  6. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    You don't need a native 64 bit antivirus.. Avast is a good option..
     
    sesshomaru, May 6, 2009
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