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    Suggestions for a good free security program!

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by domsmith, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. domsmith

    domsmith Notebook Enthusiast

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    have a Dell Studio 1737...have McAfee installed (Dell's default security program) anyone have a suggestion for a good and free security program..one that isn't a "trial offer" etc...not very happy with McAfee..any suggestion would be most welcome! :confused:
     
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    If you're looking for an anti-virus, there are several good (and completely free!) programs. I recommend avast!, which is free for home/personal use. It keeps itself up to date, doesn't sap CPU or RAM power, and is generally regarded as one of the best free programs out there.

    AVG is another good one. I used to use it before I got avast! but I found to be a bit too bulky. It's still good at what it does, though, and it's free.

    Avira is also held in very high regard as a free anti-virus. I've never used it, but I've never heard anything bad about it either. Check out our Windows OS forum and the security software subforum. I'm sure you'll find some useful things there. ;)
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 11, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Here, this is thread you need to be checking out:
    The best free security software
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=190538

    Version 9: http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html

    And, I would personally suggest you go with Avira AV...that is a FTW, for me and for many on the forum :D Alas, that is always = personal choice.

    Avira is a very easy, and fluid program to use, works very easy in the *background* per se :D And, Version 9 just came out..so if your interested..you may want to think about trying it out! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 11, 2009
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    ufatbastehd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been using Avast for nearly 4 years now and have not had any problems.

    I also useAdBlock Plus and No Script Firefox extensions.
     
    ufatbastehd, Apr 11, 2009
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