Robert from Canada asked:
I think that security is an important topic today. Virus and hackers can break your computer any moment. I’m thinking about installing a free antivirus (like AVG or Norton), a free antispyware and a free and trustable firewall. Three free softwares in total. Please, recommend me the ones you proved by yourself they are very effective for home and work computers.
I think that security is an important topic today. Virus and hackers can break your computer any moment. I’m thinking about installing a free antivirus (like AVG or Norton), a free antispyware and a free and trustable firewall. Three free softwares in total. Please, recommend me the ones you proved by yourself they are very effective for home and work computers.
on Jan 13th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Anti virus, I use AVG. It’s free and decent.
on Jan 16th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
If you want free anti-virus software then go with AVG 8.0 free edition, some people suggest Avira AntiVir which has a good detection rate but the free version can take upto 2 hours to update which makes it almost unusable, AVG updates are small and takes seconds.
Some people suggest Avast which has an outdated interface (Link below) and is poor at detecting viruses (pc pro labs test).
AVG 8.0 is the best free anti-virus software its not perfect but has a nice interface, decent detection and quick updates.
Ad-aware is a useful free program as well run it once a week to clear obvious adware.
I would recommend using the firefox web browser it is simple and easy to use and it blocks a lot of drive-by viruses that internet explorer would let through.
Proof that firefox is safer:
I’ve tried other browsers like Opera (way too fussy and complicated to use) and Safari (too slow & and not as customizable), but firefox remains my main browser.
Download firefox:
Install the McAfee SiteAdvisor add-on without it you are browsing blind.
on Jan 19th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I think that basicly If you want free anti-virus software then go with AVG 8.0 free edition, some people suggest Avira AntiVir which has a good detection rate but the free version can take upto 2 hours to update which makes it almost unusable, AVG updates are small and takes seconds.
Some people suggest Avast which has an outdated interface (Link below) and is poor at detecting viruses. AVG 8.0 is the best free anti-virus software its not perfect but has a nice interface, decent detection and quick updates.
I would recommend using the firefox web browser it is simple and easy to use and it blocks a lot of drive-by viruses that internet explorer would let through.
Proof that firefox is safer: I’ve tried other browsers like Opera (way too fussy and complicated to use) and Safari (too slow & and not as customizable), but firefox remains my main browser.
Download firefox:
Install the McAfee Site Advisor add-on without it you are browsing blind.
Happy new year! Sylvia
on Jan 19th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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on Jan 20th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Free AntiVrius
- Grisoft Avg
- Avast
- Avira AntiVir
- Panda
- Norton AntiVir (google pack)
- Quick Heal
- BitDefender
Paid but Cheap
- Nod32
- PCTools Anti-Virus
- Kaspersky
- McAfee
- Trend Micro
Anti-Spywares
- Spybot S&D
- Ad-Aware
- Spyware Doctor(Google pack)
- Super Antispywtare
- Windows Defender
- AVG antispyware
- Spyware Terminator
Firewall
[1] Sunbelt-Kerio Personal Firewall
[2] Comodo firewall
[3] Online Armor Personal Firewall V2
[4] Jetico Firewall
[5] NetVeda Safety.Net firewall
[6] ZoneAlarm free firewall
Online Free Scanners
on Jan 23rd, 2009 at 5:06 am
In my work computer I use avast and nod32 antivirus.
have a nice day! Gilbert.
on Feb 13th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Thanks and good information. Look at this site http://free-antivirus-downloads-shape.blogspot.com/ have more information about free antivirus