I think I have a Virus.... Need a TRULY FREE but GOOD anti virus

Question

Hey Im Looking for a FREE(Good) Anti Virus. I keep getting popups from windows saying i need a Anti virus. Hope some one could help Thanks in ADVANCE

Answer 1

Download AVAST. It's free and it's better than the comercial versions.

It has on access virus protection and a great virus scanner. All free.

Answer 2

I would go for Avira if you want something free, but please choose the right one for you (install only one):

1. AVG Free

a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)

b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses

Cons: low virus detection

2. Avast!

a. Real-time protection

b. It has an option to delete a virus once found

c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.

Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface

3. Avira AntiVir

a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG

b. It's cute umbrella icon

c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses

Cons: A very sluggish update

I advise against Norton anti-virus, it's bloated software that slows your computer down. The best anti-virus available is Kaspersky or NOD32 (recent tests at av-comparatives.org).

Answer 3

I would recommend Avast. It is great about detecting virus's, and it of course doesnt need any user help. However it does not have a scheduled scanning, but to tell you the truth, you wont need it to. Avast comes with a web shield that looks at everything you browse on the web before you get to. It doesnt really slow down your system like most virus protectors.

http://www.avast.com