Free virus software

[Owen_Thomas_14]

Im looking for some free virus software and cant find it anywhere on previous posts. Can anyone recommend any? or even suggest anyones that are good to buy. My laptop has a Windows Vista service pack if this helps and thanks.

 

[brendy]

While in my last job I used and sold AVG (got to gold reseller status), they do a free edition and is perfect for home users. I never had any bother with hundreds of machines running it.

 

[Fyldewhite]

Second that.

 

[AMcC]

Me too, been using it for a while now.

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

Thanks guys for the quick replies . Ill install it now just hope it makes everything run a bit quicker.

 

[CliveW]

AVG free download was recommended to me when I bought my laptop.

 

[RGDave]

Ooh...free VIRUS software sounds bad.....

If you want an anti-virus software for free just go for AVG.

AVG free 8.5 - I currently run it on 3 computers and have no complaints as yet.

 

[Smiffy]

There have been a few "issues" with people running AVG with the latest edition of Firefox. Don't know if it has been sorted now???
I personally use AVIRA. Available as a free download.
So good, I upgraded to the paid up version.
Rob

 

[Tommo21]

There have been a few "issues" with people running AVG with the latest edition of Firefox. Don't know if it has been sorted now???
I personally use AVIRA. Available as a free download.
So good, I upgraded to the paid up version.
Rob

Yes Smiffy, I'm sure there was a thread about that a while back. I've used AVG for years now and on various operating systems........no trouble.

 

[viscount17]

I was one of them.
AVG worked fine with ie and the earlier versions of Firefox but not so well with later versions.
Just who moved away from who I have no idea.
Kept Firefox, ditched AVG for Comido and the pc runs much better.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

AVG is fine, I use it myself
But you also need something specifically for Spyware

go to www.malwarebytes.org and download the free version

update it and scan, It is a totally manual program, it does not protect your PC like an anti virus program, but it is the best "Cleaner upperer" there is.

Use Both, you know it makes sense

I am a PC Engineer

Fragger

 

[AuburnWarrior]

I am a PC Engineer

Rather than a non-PC engineer???

 

[THJahar]

I've switched away from AVG as have a few of my friends.
It's started to lag a little in virus definitions, and I found that Avast virus seemed to have a better detection rate.

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

Ooh...free VIRUS software sounds bad.....

I forgot to put 'anti' but still got great help from everyone and now my laptop is running very smooth now, so thanks for everyones suggestions.

 

[Andy]

Owen

Anti Virus software will do nothing to speen up or smooth out the running of your pc or lappie.

Andy

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

Owen

Anti Virus software will do nothing to speen up or smooth out the running of your pc or lappie.

Andy

I should have said no more pop ups about virus software etc are popping up now so it has sped it up a bit in that way.

 

[drawboy]

Avg and firefox do not get on. Try comodo, it's free and works great with firefox.

 

[brendy]

He didnt mention firefox though, I use chrome and ie8, neither have any bother with avg.

 

[Andy]

Download Window Washer and run it. That'll delete a lot of temp internet releated cache files and the like.

Also defrag your HD and upgrade your RAM if you can afford.

Andy

 

[RGDave]

Avg and firefox do not get on. Try a comodo dragon, it's free (just feed it lots) and works great with firefox, and scares the hell out of any hackers.