Best Free Antivirus Software

[Nasophilia]

What are some of the best free antivirus software, or are the best ones the ones you have to buy? I already know of AVG and Avast.

 

[whoremaker]

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Spybot Search and Destroy

Both free and effective.

 

[doc1456]

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Spybot Search and Destroy

Both free and effective.

those are just spyware scanning programs.

I'm currently using Kaspersky Internet Security for 3 of my computers, but for people's computers I fix, I install Avira Antivir.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

I use Avira Antivir.

 

[marquis2]

Malwarebytes as mentioned above is just a scanning program BUT it's pretty well recognised as being the best there is.It's a good idea to update it and run a full scan once a week to back up whatever free AV real time program you use.
Spybot isn't widely regarded as effective these days, perhaps someone will prove me wrong but that seems to be the consensus.
As for free AV programs, there are quite a few around, all of them pretty good.Choose the one you like best for whatever reason but always do a regular extra scan with Malwarebytes.
Above all though is to stop the nasties getting in in the first place. Don't use Internet Explorer for browsing and don't open attachments you aren't sure about.

 

[FlyingWallaby]

I like Avast.

 

[HELLRAISER]

Clamwin portable can be installed on a usb flashdrive and if I'm not mistaken it is made by AVG

 

[akbul]

The best antivirus is you.
I don't use one (pure waste of computer resources) and never saw a virus (I use win xp)!.
All is needed is some vigilance and common sense.

 

[lechepicha]

check here:

www.av-comparatives.org

:thumbsup:

 

[ed007]

those are just spyware scanning programs.

I'm currently using Kaspersky Internet Security for 3 of my computers, but for people's computers I fix, I install Avira Antivir.

so which one is better in your opinion.

 

[NBBCash Matze]

Avast and Free AVG are my favorite programs.

 

[Boothbabe]

Don't use Windows, that's the best anti virus

 

[KNOB_CHEESE]

Get a mac

 

[mosvie]

AVG And Malwarebytes Anti-Malware work for me fine

 

[hawkshot]

ive been switching from trial to trial on the windows page after the last one i use expires but id like to buy one permanently. Id be intersted to see what folks say on here which is the best

 

[marquis2]

The best antivirus is you.
I don't use one (pure waste of computer resources) and never saw a virus (I use win xp)!.
All is needed is some vigilance and common sense.

That sounds just like someone who doesn't think wearing a seat belt is necessary. It isn't until things go wrong and when they do go wrong it's bad news.

 

[mrtrebus]

I had an Uncle called Virus, but sadly his wife died before I was born.

 

[jack123]

I've never had any problems with Avast. Theres a reason why it's popular- it works!

:glugglug:

 

[ariades]

I'd just say stick with AVG. works like a charm.

 

[capricorn]

I use Avast and think it's OK. But, as someone mentioned, running a computer without any antivirus is also possible, if you know what you're doing.