Anti Virus question....

lifeismoto
lifeismoto Posts: 245
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
What is the best free downloadable anti virus program...mine is about to run out and people tell me there are just as good ones for free that you can get off line...any suggestions?

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  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    Avast :) I love it!
  • Football_N_Guns
    Football_N_Guns Posts: 297 Member
    I use avast
  • cjpg
    cjpg Posts: 433 Member
    Avast and AVG antivirus programs work fine, but you should couple it with some free spyware protection like MalwareBytes.

    Update and scan them regularly.
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    I use Avast too, just make sure to permanently turn on "Silent Mode" when you get it.

    Otherwise your entire lecture class may learn your virus definition database is updated...:blushing:
  • killerqueen17
    killerqueen17 Posts: 536 Member
    Avast!!

    Also keep an eye out for spyware and malware... altogether, I use Avast, Windows Defender, and Malware Bytes. I believe all of them were free.
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Thanks to the OP for asking this question and thanks to everyone who's responded!
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    none. just dont go on anything dodgy looking or download porn and you should be fine
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    I use AVG :smile:
  • Sunny_Lexie
    Sunny_Lexie Posts: 114
    I personnaly think that Avira AntiVir Personal (anti-virus), MalwareByte's (anti-malware) and SpyBot (anti-spyware) is a decent combination. My computer is extremely happy with that, and rarely suffers from intruders :tongue:

    I used to have Avast, but in my opinion it's not as efficient as Avira, and it uses a bunch of memory :grumble:
  • sister_bear
    sister_bear Posts: 529 Member
    I use AVG by grisoft.
  • killerqueen17
    killerqueen17 Posts: 536 Member
    none. just dont go on anything dodgy looking or download porn and you should be fine

    LOL this is true... since I stopped trying to download seasons of TV shows for free, I haven't had a single virus problem. I do keep Avast just in case, though.
  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    My friend is a nerd and upon reading the word "Norton" is now on a eight minute rant about how you pay for their antivirus and they generate viruses that are harmless but frightening just to keep you paying...

    and he's still ranting...
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    none. just dont go on anything dodgy looking or download porn and you should be fine

    i've clicked on people's twitter links that had been hacked. its a good idea to have some kind of virus protection.
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    none. just dont go on anything dodgy looking or download porn and you should be fine
    This doesn't work for me! Even with the (free) antivirus program I have, my computer get viruses now and then. I guess this is how a virgin with STDs might feel like...
  • woou
    woou Posts: 668 Member
    I use Norton. It used to suck really bad, but now they've made it a lot better.

    Not free, but there are lots of free after rebate offers for it. I think it's worth it to do rebates for. Mine came free with my cable internet, Comcast.
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I used to use AVG but changed when I bought my new laptop a few months ago. I now use Trend Micro, not free but it gives me the best protection..
  • woou
    woou Posts: 668 Member
    I use WOT (Web of Trust), a free extension in Firefox, that helps detect bad sites. That isn't foolproof though, of course. I basically go on the same sites when I use the laptop like this site.

    I use the WOT add-on as well. Very handy.

    As for Norton, one for 3PC can be had for under $30 from Amazon or Ebay, if you don't want to deal with the rebate hassle. But right now, Staples, Office Depot, Frys, Newegg, etc... has it for free after rebate throughout the year along with Trend Micro Internet Security. Staples rebate is fairly easy. You don't have to mail anything in. Just fill out your receipt and address info, then the check will come in the mail or paypal.
  • alex215
    alex215 Posts: 518 Member
    Microsoft Security Essentials.
  • alex215
    alex215 Posts: 518 Member
    oh yeah and download CCleaner, and Malwarebytes and run them once in a while and that should keep your computer running nice and smooth.
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    oh yeah and download CCleaner, and Malwarebytes and run them once in a while and that should keep your computer running nice and smooth.

    Oh yeah, good advice. I LOVE CCleaner. I ran it just once on a laptop from 2001 and it ran 10 times faster immediately.
  • squid116
    squid116 Posts: 16 Member
    The only thing that would make Avast any better is if the voice that tells you about updates was a pirate's voice "Avast! ye virus definitions have been updated matey!"

    Seriously avast + malwarebytes + spybot and I rarely see a problem on my computer or my parents!
  • dddrrooiiddppss0088
    dddrrooiiddppss0088 Posts: 62
    I have used a variety, but now I'm on my Chrome book.

    But check out this site: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-anti-virus-software.htm

    They research and rate all free applications. They basically do the work for you and tell you what you need to know. Great site and I highly recommend if.

    They rank Avast! Free Antivirus has the highest.
  • alex215
    alex215 Posts: 518 Member
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