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« on: September 13, 2006, 04:18:02 PM »
Right now I need some free ones and still list the best ones which are probally big $$ lolz!!
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2006, 04:20:16 PM »
Avast and AVG are good, I like ZoneAlarm for a firewall but I'll probably get disagreement on that
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2006, 04:31:52 PM »
Yeah, well, some ppl just like to argue.
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2006, 05:23:26 PM »
These all free? I got AVG not sure what version though.
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2006, 05:25:46 PM »
Seet, ZoneAlarm is 13mb and is goin to take only!!1...... 11 Mins! Sweet Smile
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2006, 05:43:39 PM »
 Merch ;Welcome to the forum .This subject has been discussed a lot.Seems Kaspersky is about at the top for best.But it costs.I use AVG & am happy with it .As long as you DLed AVG free then it's no cost.Don't worry about the version you will need to get the newest version ocassionally anyway.It can get a little problematic abut automatic updates & the best way to fix it is just DL a new updated version.Avast worked for me but slowed me down some.
For a firewall I use Agnitum Outpost it is a free version also but I think you have to hunt a bit at their site for it.
I used Sygate firewall at one time .I don't know if they still have a free version.It just quit working .I did a new dl removed the old one but I never was able to get a Sygate to work again.It's like my OS just rejects it.But it was a good firewall too.
I might as well recomend AdAware by Lavasoft for spyware & Spyware Blaster .
Some like Spybot S&D also.
Since I have Windows ME I also have an antivirus program I can run in DOS.
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/free/  its F-Prot if you need it.
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2006, 06:22:58 PM »
Kaspersky is the best IMO if you're willing to spend the $
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2006, 08:55:13 PM »
Ya i would go with AVG for anti virus  Very Happy
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2006, 11:05:46 PM »
AVG Free
Avast
Microsoft Defender
Spybot
Spyware blaster
Ad-ware
Edwido Antispyware Online scanner
    [" All free! "]
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2006, 12:30:29 PM »
Quote from: tommie gorman on September 13, 2006, 11:05:46 PM
AVG Free
Avast
Microsoft Defender
Spybot
Spyware blaster
Ad-ware
Edwido Antispyware Online scanner
    [" All free! "]

I think you about summed it up there tommie =)
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2006, 04:47:37 PM »
Oh, there is another free one that never seems to get a mention ,
         
 a regular                          Backup

 and you dont have to D/L it  ;)
otherwise Tommie's list is the same as mine, apart from the firewall , I use Sygate 5.5
version 5.6 had known problems and is now a part of Symantec/Norton, guess it found it's right home  Laughing 

sygate 5.5 here http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=sygate
along with many other free golden oldies, 


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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2006, 08:53:37 PM »
OK, a few more and "ccleaner" for your registry. I could name a couple more but that should do. And fit most preferences.
Micro Soft Baseline Analyzer 2.0
User Profile Hive Clean up service
vcleaner by grisoft
Microsoft Updates
Could probably go on forever.

And why pay, when the best is FREE?  ;)
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« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2006, 04:59:44 AM »
avg
zone allarm
ad-ware
spybot
ccleaner
spyware blaster
this is what ive got on my pc,there all free,plus allways check for updates before you run them,keeps my pc
running like my wife washing machine.hehehehe!!!
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« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2006, 09:00:45 PM »
Best Free Utilities


http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm#1
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« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2006, 10:03:50 PM »
Hi Forum Folks,

I use Kaspersky, will not settle for anythinf less, keep out from norton junk
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