Need Free Antivirus scan program?

Question

I think I have a lot of viruses in my computer since it lags constantly. Are there any good free anti-virus programs that you computer wiz can recommend? Thank you!

Answer 1

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 2

AVG is good, you can get it at download.com

Answer 3

there is avg,avast,and avira

Answer 4

www.threatfire.com

www.superantispware.com

Run full scans with both and they will get rid of many, many things and both are totally free.

Answer 5

you may also have a spyware problem . try spyware terminator  plus antivirus. it's a free download/

look at  www.fileratings.com for this and other antivirus and spyware programs.  

Answer 6

Kaspersky Internet security V8 is the best, add me to your yahoo now i will send to you by email for free.

You can make sure that it is the best from "antivirus votings" in the web.

Answer 7

I would not be on line without any Any Anti Virus Programs installed and running and set to auto update at all times!!

Free good programs, include, AVG, Avast, and Zone Alarms! They are not just free to scan but also remove without asking for credit card details.

Here will tell you more about these programs and user reviews and simple Anti Virus removal tips and download links..

http://pcsecuritycentral.blogspot.com

Good luck!

Answer 8

try an online scan at Trend Micro. you also may have spyware so you might want to download Ad-aware or Spybot

Answer 9

http://vvww-avast.com/?t=AVAST1U

Avast is probably the best free online Antivirus... It's decent too I used it for awhile. Hope I helped!

Answer 10

Yeah. before i bought this Dv5 I had AVG on my desktop--seemed ok.Go to AVG free.com