Any suggestions on free anti-virus software downloads?

[Dtrigg]

Any suggestions on free downloads for free/shareware anti-virus software? I use Cablevision for my firewall but just purchased a new laptop that came with Norton. I really don't like Norton but I am using it until it expires.

Thanks in advance.

Doug

 

[Rtype1206]

http://free.avg.com/

The difference between Free vs. Commercial version has more features and more aspects are automated, but the screening and so on is the same.

Check out this link: http://bloggerinme.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/avast-antivirus-home-vs-avg-free-edition/

 

[robr]

gotta go with recommending avast myself.

http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html

 

[otoro]

gotta go with recommending avast myself.

http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html

+1 on Avast.

Been using it for years now. Either that or use Linux :wink:

 

[cyberdog]

Linux = FTW
Avast = Best freebie
AVG = Lowest overhead

 

[Moses]

+1 on avast.

Been using it for years now. Either that or use linux :wink:

+1.

 

[White92]

Avast for me too. Been using it for a few years now without issue. (knock on wood):wink:

 

[NetViper]

Avast for me too. Works great and updates all the time.

 

[ChopsJazz]

I've been using a Mac for years and have no problems with viruses. :biggrin:

 

[Vega$ NSX]

Advast had been my free antivirus of choice, until I decided to try Avira as suggested to me elsewhere. On multiple similar sites Avira would pick up viruses much more frequently and faster than Avast did. Both are free but the only catch is that Avira pops up a window to buy the software once a day. It's a PITA, but to me it's worth it for superior virus protection.

 

[KooLaid]

Military = free McAfee

Aren't you retired military Doug?

 

[Dtrigg]

Military = free McAfee

Aren't you retired military Doug?

No David. I was in the military and I am retired, but not from the military. Hope your information helps those retired military on Prime.

 

[Sarge]

AVAST +10 Been using it for 3 years. computer still screamin fast..

 

[e.pie]

http://free.avg.com/

The difference between Free vs. Commercial version has more features and more aspects are automated, but the screening and so on is the same.

Check out this link: http://bloggerinme.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/avast-antivirus-home-vs-avg-free-edition/

I've been using AVG for years now, it's worked well for me