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okay so,
is there any best free antivirus software for windows pc
Until recently used avast!, and spybot search & destroy, I didn't have any problems.
I 'upgraded' to norton, which slows my pc down a lot especially on startup, I did a full system scan and it found nothing.
I found a few reads from this link
As for antivirus i would recommend Avira Free Version:
http://www.free-av.de/
It is really fast, does not slow down your system so much, and the detection rate is very good.
However, for spyware you need to buy the full version or use another tool lile Spybot Search&Destroy.
Only annoying thing is the popup window when its downloading updates
Been using AVG Free for years: http://free.avg.com/
On one of my PCs, AVG clashed with one of my programs, so went with Avast instead: http://www.avast.com
Both seem to be as good as each other. The only problem with Avast is that you need to register every year to get a new code (but they don't block mailinator emails) and you need to remember to turn sounds off for each user on the PC or else you get annoying "Virus databse has been updated!"
Alongside either you need to run spybot for spyware: http://www.spybot.info
Wont say too much as you will see my choice in the 8 step cleaning guide http://internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com/
Avira Free Version
been using for 2-3 years now
never had a virus with this.....unlike avg....thats software sucks!
well AVG 7 was something but AVG8 just SUCKS! takes up too much memory, been running Avast for about a year now and love it
(plus it gives a warning sound which freaks small kids sitting besides my pc )
Hello,
I am using BitDefender for 5 years and till today I did not found any virus killing my pc, if found the BitDefender will delete it safely. From 1 week I am using eset for testing and looks good but the only problem is with autoupdate and there is no option to disable.
Best Regards
I've been using AVG for a few years now, along side with Windows Defender. Like Ather said, 8 really sucks, damn ads! I'm very skeptical when it comes to free software, even from CNET. But seems I have some new ones to check out!
I'd recommend Norton, but it's not cheap, subscription needs to be renewed, and interferes with too much. Although, it did have a nice feat of shutting my computer up about the user account control settings.
+3 Avira
I'll give more kudos to avira... you can add a patch that "subdues" the popup ads when updating. So far, it's the most lightweight and powerful free antivirus I've ever tried. I recommend it to my friends and family all the time.
I will admit though, as of lately, I've been using NOD32 and have almost forgot it's there... =) It isn't free though...
I use avast it's ok free
and handled itself very well in
both the secure tests
and not using that much system res when running tests
I think you can try downloading Avira...
I'm using Norton before but it slow down my computer. I decide to switch to AVG. I also install Spybot.
For surfing the net, I always use Firefox with WOT add on or Chrome. Using IE these days, can give you viruses just by opening a website.
WOT-addon and Spybot are awesome on rating sites, specially when you search in Google. It will warn you on dangerous sites.
Cheers.
Good old Antivir. Now called Avira. This free antivirus is among the best (see av-comparatives.org). Heck, read its fair wikipedia entry.
The only thing that most users would find to be an annoyance is the daily (daily for me because my updates are set to daily) popup that advertises their EXCELLENT paid version. There is a simple OK button at the bottom; click it and you're good, it's gone.
AVG had a better product a few years ago but recently they haven't been able to keep up. Avast is also a good, good-rated product.
There's no BEST antivirus software. But I've been using McAfee for two years now. It's simply a good program. Worth the money to buy. You have to buy to get something good, like buying a good theft protection alarm for your car.
i think there is no one good for now(for me)
Kevbodian said:
Good old Antivir. Now called Avira. This free antivirus is among the best (see av-comparatives.org). Heck, read its fair wikipedia entry.
The only thing that most users would find to be an annoyance is the daily (daily for me because my updates are set to daily) popup that advertises their EXCELLENT paid version. There is a simple OK button at the bottom; click it and you're good, it's gone.
AVG had a better product a few years ago but recently they haven't been able to keep up. Avast is also a good, good-rated product.
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i think for now there are no antivirus that can resolved my problem,,AVG=too sensitive,,he deleted my *.doc(were infected) also..so it was not safe..
avira=sensitive just for macro viruses(not for local)and also other antivirus..there were no good enough..
Just curious.. If you get a virus what are the chance of getting that bad boy out without reformatting? I haven't got a virus for about 3 years now but just curious can these anti-virus programs actually work in removing? Or are they there just to detect?
flexilis
If you go to flexilis.com ,get invited, you canget flexilis which is a free anti-virus & back up from microsoft. I use it on my 800's & they report to you every week. You set the time you want the activity, manual or daily. I like it. Even if you forget to reload after a HRS they'll let you now you're not activated. I figure Micro. still has to make things to stay alive 'ya Know?
First off, good chose going for free ones and not the paid ones. Why pay when we get the same power for free . Here is a list of the best available ones
skipser.toolsbysk.com/p/2/p/best-free-antivirus-softwares.html
Personally, I would also recomment AVG for it's better interface and silent operation. Have been using it for 2 years now.
Microsoft Security Essentials. Not only free but better than the paid for alternatives!
I recently came across a advertisement saying that "Norton #1 in internet security". I just wonder how secure that these softwares are. Don't they know that there are cracked version of their latest product in the underground. Even their software can easyly cracked. I feel like wasted my money in prescribing license for their internet security!!!!!!
Nearly any piece of software can be cracked so you don't have to pay for it. But you shouldn't use cracked/pirated software, and my main man MC Double Def DP will use his rad dance moves to tell you why in this hip, up to date video. Remember, don't copy that floppy!
I've always steered clear of Norton myself. Uses way too much resources. I use Kapersky myself.
Or just use one Free ones like AVG or Avast. I use Avast Home and I much prefer it to McAfree Enterprise that work forces on me.
I use my Wifi Router's Firewall and Windows Firewall.
Doesn't cost me a penny, no-one is been ripped off, and I prefer it to what any of the OTT software has to offer anyway.
Dave
Same here use Avira Free "nag screen removed" when you can get software for free that does the job why pay?
www.internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com something i threw together many moons ago
supersanj said:
I've always steered clear of Norton myself. Uses way too much resources. I use Kapersky myself.
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I have Norton & it does it's security job. But, it sucks the brains out of my PC. This will be the last year paying for it
i use Microsoft security essentials, its a good anti virus, and its free!
Avira free here + superantispyware + mbam(all free) +noads +o route a ton of pages to 127.0.0.1.On linux, half of that.
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i use Avast Antivirus, and it's free and no ads. I'm happy with Avast
Its funny how no one seems yo know about Bullguard. It's probably the best antivirus program i've ever used.
Started using it about 4 years ago. No a single virus since. The only times i get them is when i disable it to use cracks, and even when infested it removes everything!
Once a mate of mine had a virus. Avast, AVG free, Norton, Trend Micro and AVG paid didn't find anything.
Buklguard found to to 100 threats! It was able to remove it all but it was so deep in the registry we had to start over. But does show how well it is.
And best of all, also has a Mobile edition that takes near nothing in resources.
*forgot to tell, on my Win8 tablet with 2gb ram and 1 GHz processor, it usus less than 15% when scanning incoming downloads and less than 5% when in standby w/ real time scanning on.
Sensed 4 from my DHD
I use an old version of Norton that doesn't drain PC resources (It doesn't have all the bloated back up software. If I want to back up files I just do it manually to an external HD), but I still get the latest "Live Updates" anti-virus definitions, and that seems to work well.
ross231 said:
i use Microsoft security essentials, its a good anti virus, and its free!
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+1. This is what I've been using. If I wasn't too stingy to pay for a copy of ESET or Kaspersky, I'd pick up one of those. Until then, This is what I've been using for the past year or two.
Never had any resource issues with any version of Norton on any computer and a 3 licence version can be picked up for £20 or less if you know when in the year to go shopping.
Never trusted McAffee, not after having fun and games getting it to update on a friend's PC back in the 90s, and then when I worked at NTL it was their AV of choice, which merrily let nimbda work its way through all their PCs.
It was a contractor with Norton on his own laptop which highlighted the infection. Not impressed.
I have tested many antyviruses, but I prefer AVG Free.
Look there for AV tests : http://www.av-test.org/en/home/
+ for MSSE.
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I have Norton on my machine for years, and it hardly fail me at any point.
Several fake antivirus and Zero attack were thrown at NIS but it managed to block it all.
There is no real crack for for Norton. There is only a trial - reset for Norton, which need you disable the "Norton Tamper Protection", which need to be done by yourself, to allow access to the registry and files of Norton.
Without your command of disabling the Tamper Protection, it will not allow any access to the Norton Files. So you won't need to worry about Virus shutting down your Norton. Keep your Norton SONAR2 up and you will be fine.
It is a paid product, but it is hella cheap at some site.
I have been using Norton since 2009. Norton 2008 and earlier were craps.
Thanks for replying to my thread since year 2009. I have been using microsoft security essential (MSE) before and now comodo antivirus. They do their jod well. I would recommend MSE
Thank you.
Strike_Eagle said:
I have been using Norton since 2009. Norton 2008 and earlier were craps.
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I've been using Norton for quite some time now also, and prefer Norton 2006 to the latest edition Norton 360. I still get current "Live Updates" with Norton 2006. It has a simpler more streamlined user interface, and has not failed me yet.
Norton blows. Hard. Use avast. Its free, people contribute to the virus definitions and the database is updated almost daily.
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People say Norton eats resources because their computers suck.
Muahahhahaha
Actually Norton is #1 right now in picking up the most viruses. They do tests on that stuff, and I can have it for free by either taking a copy from the store I work at or doing 3 months trials. Forever.
I wanted to get thoughts on if virus protection for the Eris such as Lookout are actually worth using?
Thanks!
zach.xtr said:
I wanted to get thoughts on if virus protection for the Eris such as Lookout are actually worth using?
Thanks!
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use common sense. dont flash **** that you dont know what it is or from someone that isnt respectable. Thats also what the superuser.apk app is for to let you know what app is requesting superuser (root) access, then you can either deny or allow on an individual basis or on a permanent basis.
I don't know about the virus protection part but lookout is great if some tries to take your phone. mine was taken last Thursday and it was recovered the same day thanks to Lookout, and it has a nice backup feature to it too.
Hi,
Noob here.
I currently running my HD2 on Darkstone Froyo, do I install the Lookout program on my Windows or Android software?
I'm assuming Windows, right? since currently I manually load Android.
Incase my phone is stolen & shutoff, at somepoint on start-up it will load Windows and pin point it.
e1money said:
Hi,
Noob here.
I currently running my HD2 on Darkstone Froyo, do I install the Lookout program on my Windows or Android software?
I'm assuming Windows, right? since currently I manually load Android.
Incase my phone is stolen & shutoff, at somepoint on start-up it will load Windows and pin point it.
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That would make the most sense to me. If you have to manually load Android then Windows is where you want it. You should probably ask this in the HD2 section though. This really has nothing to do with the Eris, and not completely an Android question either. The question is specific to people that dual boot Windows and Android, so the guys over there are going to have a lot more accurate information. You may need to have it installed to both Android and Windows, they will be able to help you out more.
I swear by lookout, not so much for virus protection, but for lost device locating and for the backup feature. It's all free and right now I believe it's unlimited. It only does photos, but still it's free and automatic. I recommend it to everyone. I just got my wife to install it on her CrackBerry.
Yeah like others have said the virus protection might not be needed. But the rest of the features are awesome and make the free app worth getting.
Ok so i just formatted my pc, got windows 7 64bit.
just going about installing stuff, and
not sure what virus scanner to install.
whats the best one, i like a nice quiet scanner that does its job and never pops up.
ideas?
o price isnt a problem, so dont care how expensive.
previously i been using the free windows virus protection
I have avira antivir personal. It's free and works great on my laptop. There's also a premium version but I don't now how much it is.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831802&highlight=virus
here ya go
I used to use kaspersky antivirus but it makes my computer as slow as hell, so I go on solo
Here is a great result with voting from members
I´m quite ok with Kaspersky Internet security 2011, no lags or slows and a very aggressive protection
brilliant cheers
superliam said:
Ok so i just formatted my pc, got windows 7 64bit.
just going about installing stuff, and
not sure what virus scanner to install.
whats the best one, i like a nice quiet scanner that does its job and never pops up.
ideas?
o price isnt a problem, so dont care how expensive.
previously i been using the free windows virus protection
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http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Make sure to hit the "thanks" button
AVAST works great and its free
Been using Microsoft Security Essentials since 1 year. Running very good. No attacks from virus even though I have used many virus full pen drives. Many of my friends come to me for cleaning virus on the pen drives. Not even a single virus danced in my pc, they were kill as soon as detected.
Its free too!
Was using Bitdefender and Norton before but they really slow down my pc since they are heavy Softwares.
I've never used Anti-virus Idk why always had good luck lol
Microsoft Security Essentials. Microsoft knows how to take care of their own operating system.
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AVG is great, full protection including real time protection.
Real men go solo
I use Microsoft Security Essentials. It's one of the better free ones I've found throughout the years, and I use it to protect all my computers (6+)
Dperks88 said:
I've never used Anti-virus Idk why always had good luck lol
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I guess you are using linux so no need of any antivirus.
I use symantec corp. antivirus.
I use a Mac.
I use avg free and malwarebytes both are free, most people confuse malware with viruses. Malware is malicious software on ur PC like that windows anti virus that takes control of your whole computer!
I use AVAST Home Edition - free and you can set it so you never see a pop-up unless you get hit.
But - a non - free version is malwarebytes.com - which nowdays is a must-have for all computers. It's 30.00 bucks for a years sub but I can't say enough good things about it.
No more junk/popups/trojans that try and sneak past your A/V and I've never had it hurt my resources on my CPU's at home.
Hey people
As you all read the title I was wondering which antivirus/malware program is the best to use on windows?
I was currently using vipre v.4.0 but my subscription is almost up so I'm looking to see what program to use next.
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I enjoy avast
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You don't need to pay for AV software when the free versions are perfectly adequate. Microsoft Security Essentials is a low-footprint, and very effective, alternative to the bloatware packages that others offer. Avira is popular too, as is AVG. I use MSE as it integrates well with Windows and is neatly presented.
It's worth keeping a copy of Malwarebytes handy no matter what AV software you use, as it's a good last ditch resort for cleaning up the nasties that may not be caught by other software.
As always, using System Restore from Recovery or having a System Image Backup to re-install with are also a help when everything goes south. A good backup strategy is always the best option.
Microsoft security essentials. It does what is has to do. But it doens't aks much from your system. Keeps your pc safe and fast.
I use Avast for few years now and I am pretty happy with it. It is working good, it is free and what else do you need. =)
Microsoft Security Essential. Free and one of the best!
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