Any FREE anti-virus software out there?

[MomNEEDShelp]

Ooooo!  I never got the notice that I got new replies here. Sorry!


Ummmm........you all lost me. The last thing I did was download AVG. I see some say it's not good? Then I see other posts that I don't understand what you want me to do. Should I delete AVG? I do not think I have more than 1 antivirus & 1 firewall.


NEW HARD DRIVE. Thats all I know. Everything is from scratch so I guess I am in need of a few things. Not sure what the guy threw on for me when he replaced my HD.




DENISE

[evilfantasy]

If AVG is working for you then stick with it. They have added new features and (I think) an entirely new engine so it has had some growing pains over the last year or so but it is still trusted.

Bottom line is being safe is up to you, not your antivirus.

[x2543]

AVG, AVAST and AVira are all free to use as is Commodo, the free version. As long as you pick one and have their auto update on and the program is installed fine then it's really up to you to be proactive to save your pc from problems.

[Dustinator]

Avast has all ways worked really good but all the stuff you guys are saying only blocks half of the stuff. there is spy ware to I recomend spy bot at www.safer-networking.org.
So have fun and good luck.

[harry 48]

the avast icon in the tray with the "A" says  , on-access scanner:7 providers(s) total , 6 running,

[MomNEEDShelp]

My pc has been running slow lately. I am thinking....maybe it is the AVG?

Would that be a pobbile reason my pc is dragging lately?

I have a brand new hard drive so I know space is not an issue.


(I am not technical so go easy on me guys)

THANKS,
Denise

[harry 48]

i found avg when the scan was working it slowed it up a lot thats 1 of the reasons i took it out , harry

[MomNEEDShelp]

Ok.....how do I remove it???


And what do you suggest I replace it with?

THANKS!!



DENISE

[harry 48]

click start , click program access and settings , ,click prog; and remove , this is what it will look like

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[MomNEEDShelp]

click start , click program access and settings , ,click prog; and remove , this is what it will look like

I am removing AVG, not adobe right?? Just checking. Remember, I am not technical.


What am I replacing it with??


Thanks!!!

[x2543]

AVG is not terrible, it's useable for what it's worth if you get it up and running ok. But AVAST and AVIRA I hear are getting better. 

[harry 48]

you can replace it with avast free  harry


http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

go to above

[harry 48]

sorry your right use other topic my mistake , harry

[Broni]

To remove AVG completely, use AVG Remover: http://www.avg.com/download-tools

[Broni]

Avast has all ways worked really good but all the stuff you guys are saying only blocks half of the stuff. there is spy ware to I recomend spy bot at www.safer-networking.org.

Computer security is very crucial part of keeping the computer in good condition, so if you want to give any security related advice, you really need to know what you're talking about.
First of all, Spybot is NOT antivirus program, and it CAN NOT replace real AV program.
Secondly, Spybot is rather over its best days.