Are freeware antivirus programs actually effective?

I am not looking for software, nor do I have problems paying for it, I just hear a lot about free antivirus applications and I am skeptical about wether or not they actually work.

Are freeware antivirus programs actually effective?free anti virus

Free antivirus programs are okay but of course, there are some functions not available versus the paid ones. In terms of security though, I would say they are the same but you get more benefits from buying the licensed version.

Are freeware antivirus programs actually effective?internet security software

AVG is very effective... all reviews rank it on par with or better that McAfee and Norton... check PCMag review at second link...
Yes. i use anti vir personal edition and it is good, fast and robust.
Yeah, they work. Sometimes, better than those expensive ones. AVG is a good example.
If you go to download.com, look for antivirus, and sort by review, you'll see several top-rated programs come up that are free. I have Norton AntiVirus on my computer, and the free Adaware program by LavaSoft for getting rid of adware. For more on free anti-virus, go to Freebyte's link.

I'm very happy with Adaware, which seems to catch a lot more than Norton, and I've had some program conflicts with Norton. There's gotta be better stuff out there.
yes, very much so

go to majorgeeks.com

download avg for antivirus and malware

download ad-aware and spybot for spyware

all 3 are free and good

why pay money

AVG free???? please help!?

the avg free spyware has no antivirus. while the free antivirus has no spyware? so i down loaded them both!!! and my computer is running really slow? is it because of this? i also have spybot search and destroy. have i messed up? please help as i am totally retarded at anything like this...and its making my brain hurt now...and my computer is really slow and it never used to be when i just had norton installed? i uninstalled norton before downloading avg by the way. thanks in advance xx

AVG free???? please help!?free antivirus download

avg starts a scan at start up (this really slows ur pc down and it probley is this which is causeing it)you can change this in the avg settings bt sorry i cant rember where

GD LUCK

AVG free???? please help!?internet security

If you have two scans going on - both antivirus and antispyware - yes stop them now and only do one at a time. AVG antivirus is medium-lite on the system when scanning, allowing you to work in the background during a scan easily. I bought the premium version this past year (diehard Norton antivirus user).

Your security scanners like antivirus and antispyware need their resources to do their job. What will bog things down a little is if you have good programs that are able to do "intensive scans" which means they are also scanning all zip files and compressed and hidden files. This you can choose to do once a week or at least twice a month - a full intensive scan. Viruses as opposed to spyware are going to be the ones that will infect compressed files. However, if it is a really severe spyware and coupled with a trojan or other - it too will be snooping into compressed files and attemtping to send that back to the cybercriminal on the other end.

HELP!!! I need a good antivirus software now!!! under attack.....?

i downloaded this norton antivirus 2007 - i know - and burned it on a disc, then installed it. it asks me to remove my current one being 2003. then afterwards long story short, the person who made it turned out to be a virus. i uninstalled it and thats when the virus took effect. my computer acted weird and logged me off so i cut it off immediately.

i used system restore and got the old one back but it wont work because a conflict and even warned me of a virus. how do i fix this. whats a good free antivirus to use?

now im using trend micro but i know it sucks, help!

HELP!!! I need a good antivirus software now!!! under attack.....?free antivirus

AVG anti virus.

Days ago, i tried the Mcfee anti virus doing the scanning and it give all ok, nothing infected.

But after i tried AVG, it gives me more than 3 threats and heal them for me. So i would suggest like what others suggest in Yahoo! answer! -%26gt; AVG

HELP!!! I need a good antivirus software now!!! under attack.....?internet

Your system is now messed up. Do the following things

1. Backup all ur important data to another partition

2. Format ur windows partition and do a clean install of windows .

3. Don't install any driver and install norton antivirus first (as it is the best) for better system performance and less time consumption.

Flash disk antivirus?

where can i get free antivirus for flashdisks?

Flash disk antivirus?free spyware remobal

Go to www.portableapps.com They have anti-virus as well as a whole listing of application's that will run on your flashdrive. You can download/install directly from their site instead of surfing all over the net to each individual software creator's websites.

HELPi need antivirus how do i find a good one?

ok guysnedd your help d.......m norton antivrus won,t let me dow load themfree now a sitting duck . need free antivirus stat .please respond soon . one more thing how do you give some one ten points if you like their answer

HELPi need antivirus how do i find a good one?free spyware remover

Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything.

Turn off system restore before you boot up in safe mode with network to clear your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.

To get in safe mode tap F8 when booting you computer.

Choose "Safe mode with network".

Go to Start 鈥?Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).

Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.

Go to Start 鈥?Run 鈥?type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).

Do a full scan. If you find something, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

**NOTE: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.

When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.

My norton antivirus just expired and i plan to renew but dont have the money now...?

Can someone tell me a free antivirus that I can download that actually works until I can afford norton again. thanks a lot.

My norton antivirus just expired and i plan to renew but dont have the money now...?free spyware

If you really want Norton Antivirus you can get it free with a free 6 month subscription to protection updates. It comes with Google Pack, but you can click Remove on everything else and just download Norton Antivirus. Click the link below to download it.

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

My norton antivirus just expired and i plan to renew but dont have the money now...?live update

DO NOT RENEW. it is a scam of your money. even though it is 10 dollars cheaper than the next years version, you are getting nothing for your money. when you get the money, dont renew but buy next years version. trust me many people have told me this.....
Go for AVG(www.grisoft.com) or Avast(www.avast.com).They are almost as highly rated as Norton!Both are free for unlimited use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
avg is a good one...so is trend micro-cillin,panda is good but tricky to use...
Best Free Antivirus

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

http://free.grisoft.com/

choose one
I use Avast! Antivirus and it works like a champ. It's free.

You can download it at www.avast.com
avg is great.

www.grisoft.com
Using two free antivirus programs are better than using one.
get AVG Anti-virus

from http://download.com it Free.

so Spyware Terminator, Super Antispyware n Zone Alarm Firewall.

yea!! now u have the best n dont have to pay again.
avg is MUCH better than norton.

It also costs $38.95 for 2 (complete, and that's not $38.95 a year, that's 38.95 for the 2 years) years IF you decide to even purchase it.

http://free.grisoft.com/

free if you don't use your computer as a business computer.

Windows OS and Antivirus?

i build pc systems in my spare time and sell them on. i want to installl windows xp and windows vista depending on requirements.

my question to you lot out there is can i use the same operating system disc to install on another machine,

or

do i have to buy another windows OS to install on each machine?

and also what free antivirus software would you recommend?

Windows OS and Antivirus?hijack this

you have to buy another Disk , u cant use the same CD 2 install the OS in other comp. theres only one way to purchase new activation codes from Microsoft they'll only gave you activation codes for 4 computers.

u can install the OS to your other pc but it wont work after 30 days.. because you cant use the same activation code for both computers. contact Microsoft I suggest you to call them.

If you have AT%26T use their software internet protection is good better then Norton or any other out there and its free ... but only works with XP at the moment~!

Windows OS and Antivirus?liveupdate

I think microsoft expect you to license (buy a copy) of their so called operating system for each each PC. Why not use linux, that way you will not need licenses (or anti virus)
Unless you have an OEM license agreement, you have to buy each time or the owner will run into registration problems and you don't need that kind of feedback. I highly recommend AVG free or Avast if for an individual. If they are for a business, look into the PC-cillin for good products scalable to the users needs and great support at a very reasonable price.
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