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    Best Free Anti-Vir

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by KawaFord, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. KawaFord

    KawaFord Notebook Consultant

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    Just wondering what some of you guys think the best FREE Anti-Vir program is?
     
    KawaFord, Dec 26, 2009
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  2. Maverick79

    Maverick79 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials of late. It looks basic, simple and effective
    AntiVirus/AntiSpyware. Also its free with no ads.
     
    Maverick79, Dec 26, 2009
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  3. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    MSE for now as well
     
    crazycanuk, Dec 26, 2009
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    Primes Notebook Deity

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    Primes, Dec 26, 2009
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    JohnWhoTwo, Dec 27, 2009
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    Omexis Notebook Consultant

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    I used to use AVG free, but that was too annoying (popups etc), now i use avast! much better :)
     
    Omexis, Dec 27, 2009
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    You should probably look in the Security and Antivirus section. The current top free favorites are Microsoft Security Essentials, Avira, and Avast.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 27, 2009
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    I used to use avast all the time. I am now trying out MSE, have to give it a while more to see how I like it. So far so good but it has only been day 1........
     
    TANWare, Dec 27, 2009
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