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    Free Anti-Virus software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by deadstone2706, Apr 6, 2006.

  1. deadstone2706

    deadstone2706 Notebook Geek

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    Hi, can anyone recommend a decent free anti-virus software (Windows XP) ?

    thanks

    Philip
     
    deadstone2706, Apr 6, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    AVG Free is what I use.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 6, 2006
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    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    same here.
     
    neenee, Apr 6, 2006
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Avast! is free too...the pro version is not, but the free version is great from what I hear! And the UI is very solid.
     
    ttupa, Apr 6, 2006
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    jujube, Apr 6, 2006
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    thanks all, that's great, looks like AVG Free is the one :)
     
    deadstone2706, Apr 6, 2006
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  7. Aero

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    Yup, AVG Free is really good :D.
     
    Aero, Apr 6, 2006
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah I use AVG free. One thing I really like about it is the free email scanner. :D
    Tim
     
    Tim, Apr 6, 2006
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    Avast baby~!

    I've read nothing but good stuff about AVG from this site, so give that shot too.
     
    Shampoo, Apr 7, 2006
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    I've been using Avast! here for the past couple of years as well. Used AVG before that, but I like some of the features of Avast better. If I recall correctly, I think the reason I switched was because AVG did not have an auto update feature at the time, though it does now. I may have to give it a spin again to see how/if it's improved.
     
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    I like avast over AVG, but it is personal matter :p
     
    skywalker, Apr 7, 2006
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    skyflyer Notebook Guru

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    avg doesnt scan very thoroughly. sometimes it cant pick up some mess here and there. firewall and spyware removal softwares are a must combination. well if youre after a free virus software, avg is the one. its so popular but no support provided.

    later,
    skyflyer
     
    skyflyer, Apr 7, 2006
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    drak0n Notebook Geek

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    Do any of the anti virus programs you guys mentioned use a lot of resources?
     
    drak0n, Apr 7, 2006
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