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Free Anti-Virus?

October 15, 2006 10:53:44 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
My girlfriend needs a good anti-virus software, thats free. Can you give me a hand?
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Reply #1 October 15, 2006 11:00:14 PM
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Avast 4 Home is good. WWW Link
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Reply #2 October 15, 2006 11:03:38 PM
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Avast 4 Home is good


I'll second that.
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Reply #3 October 16, 2006 12:03:53 AM
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AVG....Bit Defender .... 2 more...
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Reply #4 October 16, 2006 1:28:44 AM
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AVG is also offering a free trial of their new anti-spyware app, which marries in well with the free AV.

Its a separate download, and is good for 30days, I think. It includes all updates till the end of the trial, and is very regularly updated.

Both apps are available at Grisoft website
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Reply #5 October 16, 2006 3:39:31 AM
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I can agree with the above.

  

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Reply #6 October 16, 2006 9:08:08 AM
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I like AVG alot
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Reply #7 October 16, 2006 10:42:18 AM
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I am using Avast! too...
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Reply #8 October 18, 2006 10:15:05 PM
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Thanks guys! She now uses AVG and it works like a dream!
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Reply #9 October 22, 2006 12:59:29 AM
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Bittorrent, the one wonder solution
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Reply #10 October 22, 2006 1:25:40 AM
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Bittorrent, the one wonder solution

....recommended by criminals everywhere....

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Reply #11 October 22, 2006 2:06:31 AM
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Reply #12 October 22, 2006 2:07:22 PM
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....recommended by criminals everywhere....


yeah...to bad its not illegal at all, if you read maybe you might get somewhere.
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Reply #13 October 22, 2006 6:33:51 PM
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Using unlicensed software is illegal...
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Reply #14 October 22, 2006 7:23:08 PM
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yeah...to bad its not illegal at all, if you read maybe you might get somewhere.

I was contemplating whether this would be the 'longest' membership ever....#9 was less than 2 hours from joining.

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Reply #15 October 22, 2006 7:31:57 PM
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Truth hurts?
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Reply #16 October 22, 2006 7:42:19 PM
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Generally on Wincustomize.com people will not look too kindly on bittorrent/warez use, as Wincustomize is hosted/funded/owned by a Software Company  [Stardock] which is often the VICTIM of this warez use.

If it [warez use] takes from the company's commercial viability it threatens their livelihood and that of this site and its community.

Just a friendly reminder....

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Reply #17 October 22, 2006 7:46:50 PM
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yeah..i only use bit torrent to transfer files from my computer to other peoples when im fixing them, im only giving a suggestion on what it could be used for.
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Reply #18 October 22, 2006 8:03:56 PM
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I use AVG, and I love it!
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Reply #19 October 22, 2006 9:55:15 PM
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I use BitDefender 8 the free version. AVG just didn't catch everything. I had AVG on my PC then the trial ran out (I have Windows XP 64-bit and the AVG free version does not work), so I tried BitDefender and it found viruses stashed in my restore points. I recommend BitDefender WWW Link now to all...
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Reply #20 October 24, 2006 7:49:47 PM
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Both AVG and Avast are good to use. I recommend to switch between avg and avast every now and then. Even antivirus software you buy will miss viruses. So don't rely on just one. Never use two at one time.
Right now I'm trying windows live one and it seem to be doing a good gob.
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Reply #21 October 24, 2006 8:20:41 PM
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yes, AVG is quite weak. I've seen it thwarted many times. For free, I recommend Avast (haven't trying Bitdefender). For pay, I recommend NOD32...bar none.
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Reply #22 October 24, 2006 10:11:15 PM
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my #9 is singing a different tune now isnt he?
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Reply #23 October 24, 2006 10:23:16 PM
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With the most recent updated program for AVG free...
It has to be one of the best free anti-virus programs around.

SGT  
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Reply #24 October 26, 2006 1:47:04 PM
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With the most recent updated program for AVG free...
It has to be one of the best free anti-virus programs around.


agreed...install and recommend it in the classroom on a regular basis
the route to take imo
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Reply #25 October 26, 2006 2:30:59 PM
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Kaspersky was rated the highest in a recent test. Caught the most viruses out there. AOLs free anti virus software is actually using Kaspersky. As much as I hate to recommend anything from AOL it is free.
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