Question:
any free full virus protection like norton but not crappy?
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:13:28 UTC
any free full virus protection like norton but not crappy?
Seventeen answers:
Masoud  
2009-01-06 13:38:41 UTC
non of the things above are the best!



the best thing I ever use to protect my PC is to NOT defend at all!



because if u install any software u need to upload it everyday and hour!



don't install any software and when u had a virus do these steps:

go to run/msconfig

and go to the last tab "startup" and uncheck any viruses u see!! then u will have a PC full of viruses but they can't do anything!!



I used to do it for 2 years, it's always the best way!
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2016-08-23 03:32:13 UTC
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anonymous
2009-01-06 13:25:20 UTC
I can highly recommend Avast! Antivirus Home Edition - it is completely free, only requires you to register for a 14 month license key. They just send you the key every 14 months - no other emails.

If you don't register then you can only use the software for 60-days.



It scans for viruses, malware, trojans, spyware, rootkits using only 1 scanning engine.

Provides upto 7 on-access protection modules:

- Insant Messenging

- Internet Mail

- Outlook/Exchange

- P2P Shield

- Network Shield

- Standard Shield

- Web Shield

[- Script Blocker on Professional paid-version and PUSH updates]



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



Other features:

Skinnable

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



I also recommend another quality software



Comodo Firewall

- Comodo Internet Security - includes Comodo Firewall, Antivirus, HIPS in one package

http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/



> When installing uncheck Antivirus and Safesurf toolbar and option to change homepage etc.



Edit:

I suggest to have an on-demand spyware removal software:

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition

http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
?
2016-10-21 03:45:12 UTC
i've got used the two McAfee and Norton...I nevertheless have been given an occasional virus or trojan... i offered this computer approximately 4 years in the past from a small computer save that builds what they sell...It had Avast (unfastened) already put in on it...i've got not had an outbreak because of the fact that i offered this computer ! i'm on extreme velocity with the aid of the way...
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:41:00 UTC
To the people who say there is no good free AV software, I presume you do not work in the IT security sector? all AV miss things whether you pay for them or not, fact, yes some free ones are not worth the time spent in downloading them



In my personnel experience the major paid for AV's have missed things that AVAST has picked up and AVAST didn't miss the ones that they picked up, oh they also produce paid for products, it also updates regularly.



Go with AVAST !!!
anonymous
2009-01-06 16:31:02 UTC
1. Avira AntiVir Personal - http://www.free-av.com/

2. Avast! Home - http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

3. AVG Free - http://free.avg.com/



Avira AntiVir is the best of the three main free antivirus programs. It even performed better than paid AV programs!
anonymous
2014-08-03 21:09:14 UTC
Hey there,

If you are looking for a free download of Firefox you can check here http://bitly.com/1xTzLJH

I have been using it for years

Regards
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:25:33 UTC
Free..means that the Vendor..doesn't know how to create software..useing compatibilty as a standard..its a PLAY-thing...

..

Then there are TRIAL-versions.."BUNDLED" stuff..that also have very little in the science running..

..

PCs have a "knack" of appreciating SPEED..

..

That's the best a security software can do--is RUN FAST.
anonymous
2014-08-04 09:34:49 UTC
I easily got for free Firefox here http://bitly.com/1xTzRkq

I have been using it for years

I hope it helps
MattT ;)
2009-01-06 13:17:45 UTC
Try Avira Antivirus but it does not come with Antispyware without paying so look for one, try AVG, BitDefender, avast! or Kaspersky.
Chris
2009-01-06 13:18:00 UTC
Mcafee from comcast.net
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:46:50 UTC
If you Looking Good Anti-Virus i would Recommend Use Avira AntiVir Personal

Press here http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10901492



Why is Avira

AntiVir Personal it is Good Than Avast ,Avg,NOD32,Kaspersky, and Norton? Press

here http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02



Use Super Anti-Spyware To Remove Spyware,adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, keyloggers, and hijackers. Prevent potentially harmful to download Super Anti-Spyware Press here http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-187228.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10978875



And Use Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware, spyware, trojans. Can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware applications on the market today cannot To Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Press herehttp://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10896905



Use The Best

Browser Mozilla Firefox it is Best Web Browser Than internet Explorer Mozilla

Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking;

tab-browsing; integrated Google search; simplified privacy controls; a

streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other

browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get

the most out of your time online. To Download Mozilla Firefox Press here http://www.download.com/mozilla-firefox/



Use 2 Toolbar

To Block all Pop Up in you Computer Yahoo toolbar and Google Toolbar Yahoo

Toolbar is a free and convenient search tool that now includes a pop-up blocker.

Stop annoying pop-up ads, search the Web, access Yahoo Mail, and games.

Customize your toolbar and save your bookmarks online for one-click access from

any computer.



Version 7.0.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements

or bug fixes.To download Yahoo toolbar Press here http://www.download.com/Yahoo-Toolbar/3000-12512_4-10032606.html





Google

Toolbar Pop-up Blocker

Lost in a jungle of annoying pop-up ads? Toolbar's

pop-up blocker keeps your screen free and clear To Download Google Toolbar Press

here http://toolbar.google.com/T5/intl/en/





Use WOT is a

Free Internet Security addon for Firefox and IE that warns you about risky

websites that try to deliver malware, online scams or send spam WOT is a free

Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online

scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT

warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.



To Download Wot Press here http://www.mywot.com/



Use McAfee SiteAdvisor is the

virtual equivalent of the school crossing guard, helping to ensure safe

navigation of the web.

Pros

Helps protect against spyware and

adware

Alerts on potentially malicious web sites

Provides safety ratings

for search results

Helps filter safe web sites from not so safe web

sites

Helps to identify nefarious phishing scam sites To Download McAfee

SiteAdvisor Press here http://www.siteadvisor.com/



The Best Firewall is



Comodo Firewall Pro is aimed to secure your system against internal attacks

such as Trojan viruses / malicious software and external attacks by hackers.

Safeguard your personal data through a simple user friendly single click

interface offering full immunity to attack. Comodo Firewall Pro helps you

connect in a secure way to the internet and global networks To download Comodo

Firewall Pro Press here

http://www.download.com/Comodo-Firewall-Pro/3000-10435_4-10460704.html?tag=mncol
anonymous
2009-01-06 14:36:18 UTC
hmm...try http://www.safe4surf.co.nr and keep this in your favorites list its very helpful
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:17:16 UTC
No all free ones are crap.
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:17:15 UTC
zone alarm
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:21:07 UTC
AVAST top notch
anonymous
2009-01-06 13:16:15 UTC
avast.com


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