Im looking for a free virus protection for my computer any suggestions?
I have windows vista, and i have Verizon DSL. I am using AVG 7.5 and it is not working because my resident shield will not load and I don’t feel safe with it not loaded so does anybody have good free virus protection i can download?
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Avast is one of best anti-virus programs and completely free Avast works for 60 days after installation you will obtain your FREE license key by email after you register, the license key is valid for 1 year after one year you will need to just re-register.
Avast home edition is free and effective, it scans your downloads and emails for viruses (unlike AVG) and also includes anti-rootkit and anti-spyware, it can also run a boot scan, I use Avast along side Comodo Pro firewall both are free and have been independently tested and proven to be more effective then Norton or Mcafee.
Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Comodo Pro: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Why Avast is better then AVG:
AVG themselves state that the free version of their Anti-Virus does NOT scan downloads for malicious content where as the free version of Avast DOES, whats the point in having anti-virus software that can’t prevent viruses from being downloaded to your computer, I’ve also tested both using the EICAR test viruses, AVG allowed all the viruses onto the computer Avast blocked them instantly Avast offers far superior protection. test your anti-virus: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
Avast or Avira.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
Keeping in mind that you get what you pay for, AVG is about the best shot going I think.
You may want to invest the $50 and do it all right…..
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Avast is one of the better ones
I’m pretty happy with Avast. Seems to work well, and isn’t sucking up resources like McAfee or Symantec.
AVG free edition.
Have used this for years, never had a problem with it.
Has anti-spyware & web security built in.
Would recommend to anyone.
http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe
I have AVG Free too…
If you want free anti virus then AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8 is the best. Download it from this link:-http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html