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    Best Free Antivirus

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nix, Nov 30, 2006.

  1. nix

    nix Notebook Consultant

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    After my 90-day trial of Norton Antivirus ran out, I have been searching for a free new antivirus program. I know there is the Windows Live OneCare trial available but I want a full version, not trial. I know, I'm cheap... However, I'm really just waiting until Vista comes out. So which of these would be my best bet?

    Avira Antivir
    AVG Antivirus
    Avast Antivirus

    Thanks for your help.
     
    nix, Nov 30, 2006
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Of the three, Avast and AVG are by far the most popular.
     
    jetstar, Nov 30, 2006
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    AVG Antivirus is IMHO the best free anti virus protection software out there right now.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Nov 30, 2006
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  4. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've been happy with AVG. If you do decide to buy the full version their 2-year subscriptions are less expensive than Norton and I like their software better.
     
    brianstretch, Nov 30, 2006
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  5. justin15

    justin15 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, I agree with everyone, AVG.

    I just installed AVG Anti-Virus and AVG Spy-ware. (Both free versions)
     
    justin15, Nov 30, 2006
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  6. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Im going to try Avast, AVG can never automatically update itself properly on my system.
     
    usapatriot, Nov 30, 2006
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    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

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    Avast definitely
     
    dragonrage, Nov 30, 2006
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  8. Omneus

    Omneus Notebook Geek

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    Avira is the most accurate of those three. It is also more resource-consuming, and not as popular as AVG or Avast. AVG and Avast are about equal, and preference really is the only reason why one would recommend the other. You should probably simply download and try them all and choose between them however.
     
    Omneus, Nov 30, 2006
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    dnjjr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Avast all the way for me. It's worked perfectly, and it's free!
     
    dnjjr, Dec 6, 2006
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