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free antivirus software?
LastSpartan
Member Posts: 87
Just like the title says I'm looking for free antivirus software. I've tried looking but don't know what to trust. Thanks.
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I use AVG free edition havent had any problems with it & updates almost always daily.
Free
I used to use this and it seems to get the job done.
On Time? On Target? Never Quit?
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
is a free Java scanner. Does a nice job.
- CaesarsGhost
Lead Gameplay and Gameworld Designer for a yet unnamed MMO Title.
"When people tell me designing a game is easy, I try to get them to design a board game. Most people don't last 5 minutes, the rest rarely last more then a day. The final few realize it's neither fun nor easy."
Ill second that one.
Running Avast as well.
Avast probably has more to it than AVG Free. It automatically scans IMs, P2P network downloads, web pages, email and has a minor firewall of sorts as well as having the typical resident shield thing.
It's quite good for being free but all of those parts probably take up a bit more resources than AVG Free.
i dont use a virus software program, because I dont get viruses, its pretty easy. Every now and then I do a spybot sweep, cuz sites decide they want me to have spyware, or just so when i type my personal info in newegg no one else sees. its prety easy not to get viruses. i understand the need for a anti virus program, and most un-computer savy people are under the impression that there are a million hackers and they are all sitting there hacking you and giving you viruses. thats not the truth, unless you make it. just be safe
i do have a somewhat firewall cuz my stupid friends try to hack me every now and then (and fail), i get em back tho.
There are several reputable companies that offer free antivirus software to protect your computer from malware and other security threats. Here are a few popular options:
Avast Free Antivirus: Avast is a well-known name in the cybersecurity industry. Their free antivirus software provides essential protection against viruses, malware, and spyware. It also includes features like real-time scanning, web protection, and email protection.
AVG AntiVirus Free: AVG offers a robust antivirus solution with features such as real-time security updates, malware scanning, and web protection. It also includes a file shredder to securely delete sensitive files.
Avira Free Security Suite: Avira's free security suite combines antivirus protection with additional features like a VPN (Virtual Private Network), password manager, and system optimization tools. It offers comprehensive protection for your digital life.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition: Bitdefender is known for its advanced threat detection capabilities. Their free antivirus software provides real-time scanning, anti-phishing protection, and automatic updates to keep your system secure.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus: If you're using a Windows operating system, you already have built-in antivirus protection. Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender) comes pre-installed on Windows 10 and offers basic protection against viruses and malware.
I am using Avast