Free anti-virus SW?
23 November 2006, 08:01 AM
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Free anti-virus SW?
Hi,
I need new AV SW and was wondering what people thought of the free stuff. I was thinking AVG or Avast.
Otherwise I keep my PC up to date with patches, I've a firewall (Zone alarm) and sit behind a wireless router.
Comments appreciated.
Thanks.
Dave
I need new AV SW and was wondering what people thought of the free stuff. I was thinking AVG or Avast.
Otherwise I keep my PC up to date with patches, I've a firewall (Zone alarm) and sit behind a wireless router.
Comments appreciated.
Thanks.
Dave
23 November 2006, 08:05 AM
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I use AVG and have had no problems NOD32 is meant to be good.
Go to Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews - Download.com as they have a huge database of downloadable software (it is legal), some software is completely free some are trial versions only.
Go to Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews - Download.com as they have a huge database of downloadable software (it is legal), some software is completely free some are trial versions only.
23 November 2006, 08:28 AM
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The AOL (yes, AOL 
) AV software "Active Virus Shield" is quite good.
The engine is basically Kasperski AV.
) AV software "Active Virus Shield" is quite good.The engine is basically Kasperski AV.
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23 November 2006, 08:44 AM
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I currently use AVG, had no problems with it for the last 3+years.
AVG Free Advisor: Free anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-malware tools
I did hear a rumour that as from January next year AVG will no longer be free... !!
AVG Free Advisor: Free anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-malware tools
I did hear a rumour that as from January next year AVG will no longer be free... !!
23 November 2006, 08:58 AM
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23 November 2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mogsi
I did hear a rumour that as from January next year AVG will no longer be free... !!
Turns out AVG 7.1 will no longer be free from January.
Because it's being replaced with free 7.5
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23 November 2006, 10:14 AM
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Just installed AVG7.5 as i kept getting the link everytime i restarted my PC.
Slightly flashier looking seems to run quicker (could be my imagination though).
Had a small problem installing as it said an .exe file was missing, kept installing it,updated it runs fine.
Slightly flashier looking seems to run quicker (could be my imagination though).
Had a small problem installing as it said an .exe file was missing, kept installing it,updated it runs fine.
23 November 2006, 11:50 AM
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Don't get me started on AVG Suffice to say, I haven't got a very high opinion of it after having rescue a number of machines that have had it installed...
Suffice to say, I haven't got a very high opinion of it after having rescue a number of machines that have had it installed...
23 November 2006, 12:11 PM
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I had two "new" viruses in as many weeks which AVG failed to pick up.
A few hours later when AVG released an update, they were unable to clean the infected machine.
nod32 fixed both incidents
A few hours later when AVG released an update, they were unable to clean the infected machine.
nod32 fixed both incidents
23 November 2006, 01:53 PM
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I use avast, avg messed up my system when I had it on and as previously mentioned can be a pain to remove all traces of it.
Touch wood, upto now I have avast on both home machines, and not had a problem.
Touch wood, upto now I have avast on both home machines, and not had a problem.
23 November 2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by hutton_d
I won't ask ...... 
Thanks for all the info. guys. My McAfee subscription had run out and I thought I'd save a few bob ....
Cheers.
Dave
Thanks for all the info. guys. My McAfee subscription had run out and I thought I'd save a few bob ....
Cheers.
Dave
They are offering a free download of F-Secure AV and anti-spyware software with 24months support.
It has had good reviews so I will give it a try when my Kaspersky subscription runs out next month.
23 November 2006, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Daz34
You don't bank with Barclays Online do you?
They are offering a free download of F-Secure AV and anti-spyware software with 24months support.
It has had good reviews so I will give it a try when my Kaspersky subscription runs out next month.
They are offering a free download of F-Secure AV and anti-spyware software with 24months support.
It has had good reviews so I will give it a try when my Kaspersky subscription runs out next month.
I really must change banks one of these days .... apathy set in ... though I must check to see if they're offereing anything ... good point!Dave
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