Free antivirus information?

Question

hello

is there a good alternative to A.V.G. free edition (8)?

i seem to be having a few problems with it lately

thanks

Answer 1

I'm quite happy with avg but ill give avast a try, as for pc tools i downloaded their anti spy ware before and it was full of viruses 486 to be exact so i won't be going near them again

Answer 2

There are a few choices when it comes to security, mainly in the AntiVirus department. Some very good, free anti-viruses available to download are:

1)AVG 8 AntiVirus. Easiest interface to use, very fast scanning and doesn't lag your computer at all. Only has a 78% detection rate, but cathes the most harmful of viruses. If you're a normal home user, you're not in too much danger of higher level viruses and this is the AV for you:

http://www.free.grisoft.com

2)Avast! 4 AntiVirus. Smaller, sleeker skin, average scanning speed, but reports alot of safe files as viruses, so you might need to watch out for that. 78% detection rate, but alot more complicated than most other free AVs. Use this if you are handy with a computer and you know what needs to be scanned:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...

3)Avira AntiVirus. Simple layout, which even the most basic of users can navigate. Incredibly fast scanning, with a 90% detection rate. Not as easy on the eyes as other AVs, and you need to know what you're doing to get the more advanced features, but it is definite a candidate:

http://www.free-av.com/en/download/index...

Personally I use AVG, but only because I go for looks. If you are paranoid about viruses then the only real option is Avira. But if you just want normal protection, then any of the three will do it for you.

And for any spyware problems, get SpyBot - Search and Destroy:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro...

Also, for protecting your personal info and files, use Ad-Aware 2008 Free Edition:

http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_fr...

All of them are free, as powerful as paid programs, like McAfee and Norton (which only has a 6% detection rate!), and don't use up as many resources.

Just boot into Safe Mode (Press F8 when turning on the computer) and run full scans.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

I'm using the Avast!.

It's free and better than AVG.

(sorry, I don't know AVG, just my friends used it and they had a lot of viruses all the time. Finally, they changed it)

Answer 4

Avast

Answer 5

I just had major problems with a virus, and the only free AV program that helped (very quickly and easily) was the software with the ugliest name----Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM). You can get if from download.com and pcworld.com. If you decide to use MBAM, send me a message and I will tell you the most effective way to use this software.

When I had this computer chaos, I was using free AVG 8.0, which is a pretty good product  However, it could not get rid of the virus that MBAM vanquished with just a Quick Scan.

Besides MBAM, some of the most recommended AV programs are BitDefender, ClamAV, F-Prot, F-Secure, Avast, Kaspersky, McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro.

There is lots of good info on the link below:

http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

Answer 6

Use nod32 antivirus systems.

This thing is really worth.

It is not free but u can get it for free by using these unlock codes.

use any one set of username and password:

Username:EAV-04748681

Password:erpvaaud6w

Username:EAV-04748684

Password:jca7bn2th3

Username:EAV-04748682

Password:trp8sswb4e

Username:EAV-04748683

Password:avf6x5mdb6

Username:EAV-04749707

Password:s5menss534

Username:EAV-04785203

Password:6p28fhmbu7

download a trial of nod32 and make it a full version by using these unlock keys.

the link to download nod32 trial is :

http://files.9down.com:8080/Eset_NOD32_A...

Enjoy this antivirus programme with out paying.

note: the username and password will work for today only, because it keeps changing every day.

Answer 7

yeah avg and pc tools are bad and avast is basicly avg with a different namt check this review out for avira it detected two trojans that avast and avg missed i havent used pc tools software since they deleted some os files and i had to reinstall windows XP

here is the link to cnet reviews

http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Pe...

Answer 8

PC tools anti-virus free edition is the best by far, plus it is low on your ram and cpu usage. (click the link)

Answer 9

you can go for trial version of Quick heal total security. and when it get expire uninstall it and reinsatll.

Answer 10

uninstall any security program you are using and install these free programs

avira detection rate is 99.6%,avg 81% and avast 82%

1-Anti-virus

a-avira personal classic edition(free)(detection rate 99.6%)

http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Pe...

2-Anti-spyware

a-super antispyware free(one of the most recommended antispywares)

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

b- a-squared free(will get rid of all kinds of spyware,backdoors.trojans,keyloggers and etc)

http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3...

3-firewall

a-comodo firewall pro(free)(the only free firewall to pass matousec leaktest with an excellent score 95%  (after installing it go to firewall tab then stealth port wizard and set it to block all incoming conections)

note:this won't affect any p2p propgrams(limewire,bitcomet and etc)

http://www.download.com/Comodo-Firewall-...

4-browser

a-firefox 3.0(safest browser,fastest browser and most enjoyable browser)

http://www.download.com/mozilla-firefox/...

5-browser add-ons(firefox)

a-mcafee site advisor(warns you of bad sites)

http://www.download.com/McAfee-SiteAdvis...

b-Adblock Plus(blocks ads )

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...

6-pc utilties

a-ccleaner:(cleans temporary internet files,history cookies , fixes the registry and etc)

http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-21...

b-revouninstaller: (uninstall the programs and removes the traces left in registry )(completely remove sticky programs like norton because it scans the registry for traces left in the registry after uninstalling the programs

http://www.download.com/Revo-Uninstaller...

c- advanced windowcare personal(free)( scan for spyware,protect you from spyware,optimize your pc,repair the registry and many more)

http://www.download.com/Advanced-Windows...