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    virus scanner

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by MizuNami, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. MizuNami

    MizuNami Notebook Geek

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    Okay so since AVG causes a missing %hs bluescreen of DEATHHHH, i need help figureing out a FREE virus scanner. Any ideas would help
     
    MizuNami, Dec 2, 2010
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  2. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    Microsft Security Essentials is a decent one

    Free as well
     
    dave-p, Dec 2, 2010
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  3. MizuNami

    MizuNami Notebook Geek

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    isn't that the one that can never be removed or something?...

    edit: is there any other then MSE, cuz i kinda dont liek the reviews i read on it
     
    MizuNami, Dec 2, 2010
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  4. M11xDude

    M11xDude Notebook Consultant

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    +1 on Microsoft Security Essentials! Its very lightweight on resources used and its pretty fast too!
     
    M11xDude, Dec 3, 2010
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  5. Tazalanche

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    Same here.

    I have tried &/or used many others over the years (including some that require paying for yearly subscriptions) & Microsoft Security Essentials was the most efficient with the least number of failed detections or false positives... even on intentionally infected test systems.
     
    Tazalanche, Dec 3, 2010
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  6. Sefirothe

    Sefirothe Notebook Consultant

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    Another MS Essentials user here. Havent had any problems with it so far. Very lightweight and unobtrusive.
     
    Sefirothe, Dec 3, 2010
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  7. Gandalf_The_Grey

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    Gandalf_The_Grey, Dec 3, 2010
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  8. J&SinKTO

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    Another vote for MSE. Just helped a friend with his laptop had Symantec on it - it flagged two files as possible - MSE scan identified, flagged and cleaned them (Trojans).
    I've been sold since they offered it.
     
    J&SinKTO, Dec 3, 2010
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  9. LectricLarry

    LectricLarry Notebook Enthusiast

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    Another MSE user here.
     
    LectricLarry, Dec 3, 2010
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  10. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    avast here. free was so good i upgraded to pro. used avg/norten/sophos in the past.
     
    MrDJ, Dec 3, 2010
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  11. booboo12

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    gotta go with MSE here.
     
    booboo12, Dec 4, 2010
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  12. yuyi64

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    My vote goes to Avira (free edition). It's highly effective, light on system resources, and it's FREE!
     
    yuyi64, Dec 4, 2010
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