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« on: March 04, 2008, 06:40:54 PM »
I've used AVG before and I didn't really like it that much. Currently, I'm using ESET Smart Security but it's about to expire in a few days and I need a new antivirus. Can someone recommend some great free antivirus?
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 06:46:37 PM »
Avast is great if you didnt like avg...personally i'd like to ask why?    I love AVG..

but anyways,  Avast is great
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2008, 07:13:15 PM »
avast is a great free av. twas my first choice before i've used Nod32.  smiley
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2008, 07:35:29 PM »
Here are some...
I use Avast. icon_thumleft
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/09/23/comprehensive-list-of-free-anti-virus/
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm#2
http://www.technospot.net/blogs/5-popular-free-antivirus-compared-and-tested/
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2008, 07:05:21 AM »
I would recommend Avast as well.
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2008, 10:22:27 PM »
i recommend AntiVir Personal Edition Classic-its slightly bettter than avast
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2008, 04:15:21 AM »
I go for AVG.  NERD!
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2008, 05:40:15 AM »
Quote from: ianonline on April 03, 2008, 04:15:21 AM
I go for AVG.  NERD!

I second the motion..
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2008, 07:40:38 AM »
 Whats antivirus?   Is that like  neosporin for your Windows OS?  evil6
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2008, 08:30:28 AM »
Quote from: mudmanc4 on April 03, 2008, 07:40:38 AM
Whats antivirus?   Is that like  neosporin for your Windows OS?  evil6

nope it's like an Immunization/ Vaccination... it allows the entry of viruses and bacterias but kills it after.. and sometimes just like any other vaccination/immunization. it doesn't work all the time! so you need to get boosters or you can call it PATCH/UPDATE.
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2008, 08:41:33 AM »
Quote from: ianonline on April 03, 2008, 08:30:28 AM
nope it's like an Immunization/ Vaccination... it allows the entry of viruses and bacterias but kills it after.. and sometimes just like any other vaccination/immunization. it doesn't work all the time! so you need to get boosters or you can call it PATCH/UPDATE.
Gosh sometimes ianonline.........ok I'll spill it, I was pokin fun at the weekly security update that windows has, as well as the need for an antivirus.  see?   I don't ever use Windows unless I'm gaming, so I don't even need one  Razz

 But thanks for the insight any how.  Smile
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2008, 08:51:28 AM »
Quote from: mudmanc4 on April 03, 2008, 08:41:33 AM
Gosh sometimes ianonline.........ok I'll spill it, I was pokin fun at the weekly security update that windows has, as well as the need for an antivirus.  see?   I don't ever use Windows unless I'm gaming, so I don't even need one  Razz

 But thanks for the insight any how.  Smile

i know that you know what it is, i was just reinforcing the  neosporin that you were talking about.. it's a bland humor actually, must be because with my english.. hehe
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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2008, 09:24:29 AM »
Quote from: ianonline on April 03, 2008, 08:51:28 AM
i know that you know what it is, i was just reinforcing the  neosporin that you were talking about.. it's a bland humor actually, must be because with my english.. hehe
  2funny 2funny Were on the same page dude, Your as bad as me w/ that dry humor . evil6

 BTW,   how does everyone like nod32, anyone using it?
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« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2008, 09:35:55 AM »
Quote from: mudmanc4 on April 03, 2008, 09:24:29 AM
BTW,   how does everyone like nod32, anyone using it?

nod32 is pretty good. I was using it for a bit on my windows box at work, but then I just got sick of it, so I removed it, and all other spyware software I had. Yes I am running a windows XP machine with No antivirus or spyware software. Why because if you know what your doing you generally don't need it.
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« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2008, 09:39:36 AM »
Quote from: dlewis23 on April 03, 2008, 09:35:55 AM
nod32 is pretty good. I was using it for a bit on my windows box at work, but then I just got sick of it, so I removed it, and all other spyware software I had. Yes I am running a windows XP machine with No antivirus or spyware software. Why because if you know what your doing you generally don't need it.

  You can say that again. Sometimes I wonder who's the real virus, know what I mean?  Something sitting there scanning your machine for files? I mean c'mon.......
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« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2008, 09:48:56 AM »
Quote from: dlewis23 on April 03, 2008, 09:35:55 AM
nod32 is pretty good. I was using it for a bit on my windows box at work, but then I just got sick of it, so I removed it, and all other spyware software I had. Yes I am running a windows XP machine with No antivirus or spyware software. Why because if you know what your doing you generally don't need it.


i cannot agree more! seriously, if you're into just browsing and doing "good" stuff on the net. (and not visiting free porn sites, etc) you won't need it.  lol.. except when your fun of using flash drives!

if i download something from the net and kinda hesitant with either its legit or not i use "virus total" uploader. It uploads the particular file (accepts zip/rar) on the net and it checks that file online for viruses in real time, using multiple well-known AV client. such as norton, avg, kapersky, etc. try searching for it its very handy..
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« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2008, 09:54:49 AM »
Quote from: ianonline on April 03, 2008, 09:48:56 AM
i cannot agree more! seriously, if you're into just browsing and doing "good" stuff on the net. (and not visiting free porn sites, etc) you won't need it.  lol.. except when your fun of using flash drives!

Well I actually do no browsing on this machine anymore. its just used for 3d max now. I don't even have it plugged into the internet only our private network. But when I did, i never did anything at work that would get me in trouble so I didn't need any virus software.

On my parallels build of XP i have no virus software either, I don't see the need for it.
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« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2008, 11:13:45 AM »
Quote from: hottestarcher on March 04, 2008, 06:40:54 PM
I've used AVG before and I didn't really like it that much. Currently, I'm using ESET Smart Security but it's about to expire in a few days and I need a new antivirus. Can someone recommend some great free antivirus?
Pretty simple here. Since AVAST and AVG seem to be the two best freeware A/V's out there there is only one good choice left.............................................. wink
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« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2008, 11:32:17 AM »
Quote from: tommie gorman on April 03, 2008, 11:13:45 AM
Pretty simple here. Since AVAST and AVG seem to be the two best freeware A/V's out there there is only one good choice left.............................................. wink
Agreed.  AVG is what i use =].  Never failed yet. But if it does ....*shakes fist*
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« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2008, 06:10:20 AM »
I use free antivirus because I can't pay for it. I go what netizens would recommend but only I trust. And it's helpful because viruses might already sneeked in out of sight. DeepFreeze is an extension smiley
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« Reply #20 on: October 05, 2008, 05:35:38 AM »
AVG for me... reason?hmmm.... lighter....! grin

kaspersky internet security 7 is the one for me now... wink
though it cost me some coins, it's worth it.... azn
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« Reply #21 on: October 05, 2008, 10:30:32 AM »
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AVG for me... reason?hmmm.... lighter....! grin

kaspersky internet security 7 is the one for me now... wink
though it cost me some coins, it's worth it.... azn
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« Reply #22 on: October 05, 2008, 01:09:42 PM »
I use AVG, and seems to work okay
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« Reply #23 on: October 05, 2008, 04:50:51 PM »
I switched over from Avast to AVG on three of my laptops, however the 8 year old comp. in the living room is still using Avast. AVG uses less memory, and there are a lot less false positives.
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« Reply #24 on: October 05, 2008, 08:23:13 PM »
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I switched over from Avast to AVG on three of my laptops, however the 8 year old comp. in the living room is still using Avast. AVG uses less memory, and there are a lot less false positives.

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« Reply #25 on: October 05, 2008, 08:31:31 PM »
Switched to AVG free from Trend Micro.  TMIS slowed system down to much.
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