I'm using Antivir which I downloaded for free, is it a good one?
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It's best to scan with several virus/spyware programs. There's several online ones free that you can use. I like panda and bitdefender best because they've found the most viruses. Bitdefender is slower but supposedly high rated. Norton causes crashes on startup sometimes. AVG is a lemming that tells you where the virus is and doesnt really remove it. Adaware is best for removing spyware.\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php
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http://free.grisoft.com\n\nGrisoft produces the BEST anti virus program on the market, and what makes it even better is the only people that have to pay for it, is the business world, for home users is 100% FREE
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You want good? You want free? You want both? \n\nAvast free - I've used it with WinXP for 2+ years, never had a virus.  http://www.download-avast.com/en/\n\nAVG - never used it, but those who do swear by it. Use one or the other, but not both. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\nSpy Bot and Ad-Aware for spyware, malware, ads, trojans, and general junk. Get the both at http://www.download.com/\n\nOf course, all of these are only as good as you make them. If you don't keep them updated and run them everyday as soon as you get off the internet, you may find trouble with your computer. \nAntivirus only needs to be run if you suspect a virus. SpyBot and Ad-Aware should be run daily. \n\nWith all the good free stuff available, why pay for Norton and McAfee?
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Hi,\n\nAs per answer to your last post:\n\nA good free anti-virus too is AVG, which you can download here:\nhttp://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nHTH
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AVG is your best bet for free Anti-Virus. Get it here:\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\nIt's free for personal use.
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AVG Free!\n\nYou will need a new anti-virus as the one that comes with it is generally a trial, don't worry you can get one free. AVG anti-virus is the best on the market and will be part of Microsoft's Vista, in January.
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Go to www.grisoft.com and download the avg antivirus software. It is free and as good as Norton or any other antivirus software that charges you money. (it was on NBC's Today show one morning last year - that's how I learned about it)\n\nI also use spybot - search & destroy. I download lots of files etc.. and I never have problems with viruses or spyware... so this stuff works.
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Hi, PCcillin??? well I recomend you AVG antivirus personal edition es 100% free and is a super antivirus I have it in my 2 computers and I never had a problem with virus and when I get one AVG detect it and repair it of course ytu to keep it update\n\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nGood luck!!!
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I was asking myself that same question a few months ago and i realized that "Avast" is one of the best free antivirus software. It has a lot o features that makes  a pleasure to have it... You can get it at www.avast.com...
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AVG from GriSoft has scored well in antivirus tests and is available free for personal use:\nhttp://www.grisoft.com/doc/5/lng/us/tpl/tpl01\n\nThe same goes for Avast!\nhttp://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
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As two other people have pointed out, AVG is great and free.\n\nJust stay away from Symantec --it slows down your computer tremendously.
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It is great and it also uses less memory than Norton. I stopped using Norton and Use AVG. It's a good choice. The virus signatures are updated daily so you will be protected well. I've been using the free version for about a year now and am virus free.\n\nUninstall Norton Antivirus and reboot the PC before loading AVG. \n\nI also use Microsofts free spyware preventer. It is in beta. Load this program, too.
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go to this link\nhttp://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=hed\n\nCNET is a really, really, really good site with very knowledgeable people, i would trust their decision. I personally have:\nNorton Antivirus (costs money)\nMicrosoft Defender (Free)\nZone Alarm Firewall (Free)\nand AVG antivirs free edition (Free)\nand i havnt had any problems
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There isn't a guarantee.  Pirated antivirus may work, and sometimes it may even update.  But you are opening yourself up to a whole world of possiblities.  There is no guarantee on pirated software.\n\nI have a few Free Antivirus programs I can reccomend to you.. I have tried all of the following and liked them! :O)\n\nhttp://www.avast.com/ avast!\nhttp://www.free-av.com/ AntiVir HBEDV\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/ AVG Free Edition\n\nAlso, if your willing to experiment (this product as of now is still in testing)\nhttp://www.windowsonecare.com/ Windows OneCare Beta\n\nIf your fine with forking over a couple bucks, I have another solution -- I am VERY satisfied with the current version of Norton Systemworks. (http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/internet_security/nav2006/index.html ). This program is worth every cent, you won't be sorry!\n\nIf you would like to use Norton Antivirus for Free, that is possible... You will have to download it through the google pack, which URL is provided here:\nhttp://pack.google.com/\n\nAlso, Check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  They are the people that connect you to the internet.  Sometimes your ISP can provide your with AntiVirus for free. (Netzero, AOL, comcast, etc, do.) :O)
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the Active X program is safe, by it self, but a lot of vires and trogrens then to run useing this progrem, dowload it, just make sure that you have an anti vires.
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The way I decide weather an ANTI Virus is good or not is with the following criteria...\n\n1) Anti virus definitions are updated FASt..\n2) Doesn't take time to update..\n3) The program doesn't use many Memory or CPU Resources (minimal)\n4) Ease of use\n5) Not complex (straight forward)\n6) Not expensive\n7) Fastest protection\n\n\nAll the above are vouched for AVG Anti virus. The best part that it is FREE... It works like a charm and very little resources.\n\nIf you want internet security as well. I will vouch for Tiny Firewall. That program is so tiny it does the job correctly!\n\nFrom experience I know, get ANTI VIRUS from AVG!!\n\nhope I helped
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YES!, if not... do it yerself, u should have antivir installed on your computer, i dont mind ppl without antivirus and firewall.