Free Virus Protection? Does it exist?

Hello all,

First, let me say that I am new to AO so hello to all. I was wondering if anyone can recommend to me some free virus software preferable not shareware. I recently downloaded Panda antivirus software but it kind of feels that its taking up a lot of resources. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Joe

AVG - www.grisoft.com
Avast - http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html


That is a start

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Originally posted here by Und3ertak3r
AVG - www.grisoft.com

That is a start

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Hey Hey,

Not only is AVG free... It's one of the better solutions out there (free or commercial)...

I see hundreds of computers at the helpdesk I work at.. I install AVG on any one that I service... We've had norton machines come back with viruses, Mcafee machines come back, eTrust machines come back.. yet never has an AVG Machine had a virus on return.. It could be the user... but I like to think the software is better.. It has yet to fail me..

Although my friend was just telling me about NOD32.. He said it was free, but the homepage seems to disagree.. He did however speak rather highly of it..

Anyways get AVG.. sit back and enjoy :)

Peace,
HT

http://www.clamav.net/

Open source AV

Yeah AVG rocks, also it has of most simple update procedure, rarely does it need to restart computer when updated. It is fast too.
You can also try antivir at www.free-av.com
I used it some time back but switched back to AVG for it was easy and best.

I'd have to agree and give my support to AVG. It has done well. It may not be the prettiest programme to look at - but it certainly does the job :)

Google for it and you will find all the info you need!

I hate it when people reply with "google it". If you don't know, then don't post.

try DrWeb http://www.sald.com/

I'm coming down in the AVG camp here....it has been flawless in the YEARS that I've been using it.

I have had a lot of luck with AVG also. It works like a charm and doesn't take long to update.

Good Morning,

In addition to an AV, if you haven’t already, set up a multi-layered defense beginning with a good firewall. Kerio or Sygate seem to be the most preferred lately. Then a good AV and I can tell you that I like AVG as well. Toss in some Spybot stuff like SpyBot S & D and Ad-aware. Swatit is also a good Trojan/worm hunter. And also occasionally visit some online sites like Trend Micro’s Housecall.

Now those are all mostly reactive in nature and they work quite well, but hey, SpywareBlaster is suppose to prevent spyware etc., from installing in the first place. So fill up your tool bag, these are all free.

http://www.kerio.com/kpf_home.html

http://www.sygate.com/

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=mirrors

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://swatit.org/download.html

http://housecall.antivirus.com/house...tart_frame.asp

http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html


cheers

I tend to agree for the most part that AVG is an excellent AV product on the boxes I have installed it on. They remained mostly clean with AVG except on a few occasions, AVG did miss some trojans.
A perfect example just happened recently. I had updated and ran AVG (free edition) on one particular box and it had missed a trojan known as Bloodhound.Exploit.6. I then ran Norton which found/deleted the infected file(s). Does this mean that AVG sucks? hell no. I still like the product and there's also that whole free thing that companies like Symantec don't seem to comprehend very well. (outside of online scanning)

Speaking of which, my virus subscription for Norton just ran out. Guess I won't have any up-to-date virus protection until I fork over the loot. (and don't think I can't hear you AVG users quietly laughing at me) :D


splinterbc,
In addition to AVG, you can also use the free online scans offered by both TrendMicro and Symantec. Although not pro-active in nature, you can still use these scans for your own benefit.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/hom...GWSBZHYZIFKWOZ

AVG will save your PC better, I agree with HTRegz

www.grisoft.com
www.majorgeeks.com

but you said your looking for a sw which is not a freeware, but dude just be happy its for free!