Free Antivirus solutions

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (sgtharry)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:51:11 GMT

http://techblog.avira.com/2009/12/07/chkdsk-issue-with-windows-7-fixed/en/ I too uninstalled Avira, was getting checkdsk on boot. They FIXED it though, so back I go.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (evgaziggy)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:03:31 GMT

www.free-av.com
www.malwarebytes.org
www.ccleaner.com

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (gomnadz)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:56:28 GMT

I was using AVG but I dont like the new version that just came out so I'm not sure which one I will use now.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (ARCTIC_EAGLE)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:53:14 GMT

Avast works great never had a problem useing it. One thing is you have to reregister after about a year which is annoying

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (TaintedShirt)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:04:20 GMT

Well I do get a slight slowdown when it does a full scan, which I have set to run weekly overnight. That way I never experience it. Problem sorted.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (aka_STEVE_b)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:03:01 GMT

Sorry, RJ but I can no longer give the OK to Avira ...I recently put it on my new system & Win 7x 64 fresh install and my system started running CHKDSK every other time upon startup. Well, after much Googling I found out it is a bug within AVIRA & Win 7 versions.
I uninstalled Avira , problem went away. SO I decided to give the new free PANDA Cloud anitiV a try & it is working nice and light, yet effectively now.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (rjohnson11)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:42:35 GMT

I've used Kaspersky for many years and have not the slowdown as mentioned by forum member minthorn

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (lilygreen)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:07:32 GMT

I use Kapersky for a long time.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (minthorn)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:20:28 GMT

KIS 2010 from Kapersky has some major problems when installed correctly. System slowdowns are the main issue and they are trying to figure out a solution. Most loyal users have returned to KIS7.0. In 32 bit Vista, IE8 would require 2-3 minutes to launch...

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (TaintedShirt)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:29:17 GMT

+1 KIS.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (thetacowarrior)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:49:26 GMT

I have comcast and have used the free mcafee for years with no real issues, but i use MS security everywhere else. Its free and it works.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (InputUsername)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:47 GMT

MSE's #1 now. Bye bye NOD32 subscription.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (Sir Loin)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:54:22 GMT

If you have Comcast internet you can get Mcafee total protection for free. I've been using it for a year now. Never had any issues with it.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (XrayMan)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:04:11 GMT

Rukian

kaspersky some time you could find a mail in rebate deal at frys which 59$ but 60$ mail in rebate. :)

Sometimes it is even free after rebate!

http://www.frys.com/product/5991804?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (Rukian)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:57:24 GMT

kaspersky some time you could find a mail in rebate deal at frys which 59$ but 60$ mail in rebate. :)

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (darrel71)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:38 GMT

Microsoft Security Essentials

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (rlynn23)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:47:22 GMT

gkanakis

AVG rules

Must...hold back.....comment..overload overload..........................................................Shoot's self in head! J/K but seriously?

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (gkanakis)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:34 GMT

AVG rules

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (Mac_vista64)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:09:25 GMT

Which is best at removal?
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4818
http://www.av-comparatives.org/

I actually trust that Microsoft knows Windows 7's ins and outs, besides their 98% detection rate.

Paid for: NIS2009, KIS2008/2010 Beta: Norton 360 v.3.x/4.0

Really intrigued with Windows 7 ability to boot from a .vhd - use and discard OS.
I have one PC system for testing only. Maybe this would negate that.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (rlynn23)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:53 GMT

Why would you use a free security system when good one's really are not that exspensive.IMO,you get what you pay for and free,well you know what I am saying.Good luck!

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (amtek)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:32:23 GMT

Microsoft Security Essentials

Free and works great! It has replaced Avast and AVG for me.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (russianhaxor)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:34:00 GMT

hologramg

russianhaxor

Yeah, i'd say Avira is great. I've used Avast, AVG, and the like... and they don't really seem to cut it. Frankly i prefer Kaspersky... but its not cheap.

As for the Poster above me, it looks like someone is trying to steal my online likeness

Definetly not, but worth the price, got a 3 user license, and it works fine for the whole household, 1 laptop + 2 desktops :P

Yeah. I have never seen such a good antivirus before. It isnt a resource hog, and its very thorough.

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (Holo)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:36:53 GMT

russianhaxor

Yeah, i'd say Avira is great. I've used Avast, AVG, and the like... and they don't really seem to cut it. Frankly i prefer Kaspersky... but its not cheap.

As for the Poster above me, it looks like someone is trying to steal my online likeness

Definetly not, but worth the price, got a 3 user license, and it works fine for the whole household, 1 laptop + 2 desktops :P

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (russianhaxor)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:21:33 GMT

Yeah, i'd say Avira is great. I've used Avast, AVG, and the like... and they don't really seem to cut it. Frankly i prefer Kaspersky... but its not cheap.

As for the Poster above me, it looks like someone is trying to steal my online likeness

Re:Free Antivirus solutions (The Russian)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:35:46 GMT

Avast has been doing the job pretty well for me.

Free Antivirus solutions (rjohnson11)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:57:52 GMT

I thought I would mention in this thread free antivirus solutions for those who are looking to save some cash. I have used several free solutions in the past and the best FREE solution so far (in my personal opinion) has been Avira antivirus.