Good free anti-virus software?

Franklinnoble · 06-01-2006, 05:06 PM

Can anyone recommend a decent free anti-virus package?

Thanks...

Deattribution · 06-01-2006, 05:14 PM

I've used AVG from grisoft, they keep it up to date practically daily.

http://free.grisoft.com

sovereignstar · 06-01-2006, 05:16 PM

I used AVG until just recently when I decided to go commando. I've heard from too many people that AV software is hardly necessary. Wow, this reminded me of the condom thread for a second.

Terps · 06-01-2006, 05:28 PM

I use Avast Antivirus.

path12 · 06-01-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deattribution

I've used AVG from grisoft, they keep it up to date practically daily.

http://free.grisoft.com

I use this also. It's been great for me.

BigDPW · 06-01-2006, 05:39 PM

AntiVir Guard for me...

Suburban Rhythm · 06-01-2006, 06:06 PM

One more vote for AVG

Draft Dodger · 06-01-2006, 06:21 PM

if I were to ever start using one, it'd be AVG

jbmagic · 06-01-2006, 08:00 PM

Avast is the best free one to get.

Flasch186 · 06-01-2006, 08:09 PM

AVG is better than nothing, right?

Emiliano · 06-01-2006, 08:15 PM

Avast is the best.

chinaski · 06-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Avast, AVG and Ewido are all great. Its best to have multiple, as none of them are "the best". Still, the free ones kick the commercial products in the nuts.

hoosierdude · 06-01-2006, 11:10 PM

Now that Ewido has been bought by AVG, that reduces the amount of competitiors in the market, but I have used AVG for 4 years, and have had very little problems with the free version.

Franklinnoble · 06-02-2006, 02:38 AM

Thanks... went with AVG, and it does the trick. What's nice is that it's even smart enough to appease the windows security center...

Coder · 06-02-2006, 03:08 AM

Another vote for AVG.. been using it for several years and I've recommended it to all my friends. Free program updates, free automatic anti-virus definition updates and good flexibility in the scheduling options.

Been "attacked" once or twice through the years and AVG has never let me down.

Icy · 06-02-2006, 04:17 AM

AVG Free too since 2 years ago, free and updated daily. Also not a resources sucker like most of antivirus software.

Coder · 06-02-2006, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Icy

AVG Free too since 2 years ago, free and updated daily. Also not a resources sucker like most of antivirus software.

Oh yes, that's my main "pro" for AVG.. I bought a new computer a few months ago which came with Norton pre-installed.. I ripped that crap out within a week.. Simulating ONE OOTP-game took longer than simulating an entire week on my 3-year old machine.. post-Norton Uninstall the weeks zoomed through.. and that's just one example..

sterlingice · 06-03-2006, 11:10 AM

I'll eigth or whatever we're up to on AVG- not really obtrusive, not much of a resource hog, and tests well for catching virii.

SI

Darkiller · 06-03-2006, 03:36 PM

Avast is great.
I use it at home and on the several computers I have at work for my employees.
I trust it very much. Never disapointed me so far.

Antmeister · 06-03-2006, 03:55 PM

I echo the feelings for Avast. AVG is still good, but what always annoyed me was that if they updated the engine (not the virus definitions), you would have to download it from their website. With Avast, it automatically updates both of those without you having to do a thing and it doesn't use a lot of resources as well.

sterlingice · 06-03-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antmeister

I echo the feelings for Avast. AVG is still good, but what always annoyed me was that if they updated the engine (not the virus definitions), you would have to download it from their website. With Avast, it automatically updates both of those without you having to do a thing and it doesn't use a lot of resources as well.

AVG has changed that. You can get any updates using their little downloader in the program nowadays.

SI

06-01-2006, 06:21 PM	#8
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	if I were to ever start using one, it'd be AVG __________________ Mile High Hockey

06-01-2006, 08:09 PM	#10
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	AVG is better than nothing, right? __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

06-01-2006, 08:15 PM	#11
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Avast is the best. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

06-01-2006, 11:10 PM	#13
hoosierdude High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Great Lakes	Now that Ewido has been bought by AVG, that reduces the amount of competitiors in the market, but I have used AVG for 4 years, and have had very little problems with the free version. __________________ TC Dale

06-02-2006, 03:08 AM	#15
Coder College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Another vote for AVG.. been using it for several years and I've recommended it to all my friends. Free program updates, free automatic anti-virus definition updates and good flexibility in the scheduling options. Been "attacked" once or twice through the years and AVG has never let me down. __________________ IFL - Vermont Mountaineers ~ I am an idiot, walking a tight rope of fortunate things ~

06-01-2006, 05:14 PM	#2
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	I've used AVG from grisoft, they keep it up to date practically daily. http://free.grisoft.com

06-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#3
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	I used AVG until just recently when I decided to go commando. I've heard from too many people that AV software is hardly necessary. Wow, this reminded me of the condom thread for a second.

06-01-2006, 05:28 PM	#4
Terps College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001	I use Avast Antivirus.

06-01-2006, 05:39 PM	#6
BigDPW College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC	AntiVir Guard for me...

06-01-2006, 06:06 PM	#7
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	One more vote for AVG

06-01-2006, 08:00 PM	#9
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Avast is the best free one to get.

06-01-2006, 08:40 PM	#12
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Avast, AVG and Ewido are all great. Its best to have multiple, as none of them are "the best". Still, the free ones kick the commercial products in the nuts.

06-02-2006, 02:38 AM	#14
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Thanks... went with AVG, and it does the trick. What's nice is that it's even smart enough to appease the windows security center...

06-02-2006, 04:17 AM	#16
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	AVG Free too since 2 years ago, free and updated daily. Also not a resources sucker like most of antivirus software. __________________

06-03-2006, 11:10 AM	#18
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'll eigth or whatever we're up to on AVG- not really obtrusive, not much of a resource hog, and tests well for catching virii. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-03-2006, 03:36 PM	#19
Darkiller FOF2 Guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paris, France	Avast is great. I use it at home and on the several computers I have at work for my employees. I trust it very much. Never disapointed me so far. __________________ FOF2 lives on / Continue to support the best game ever ! - Owner of the San Francisco 49ers in FOF2 - Charter member of the IHOF and owner of the Paris Musketeers franchise (FOF2004) - Chairman of the IHOF Hall of Fame - Athletic Director of the Brigham Young Cougars in TCY FOF Legend: Hall of Fame QB Brock Sheriff #5, one of the most popular player in Front Office Football history.

06-03-2006, 03:55 PM	#20
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	I echo the feelings for Avast. AVG is still good, but what always annoyed me was that if they updated the engine (not the virus definitions), you would have to download it from their website. With Avast, it automatically updates both of those without you having to do a thing and it doesn't use a lot of resources as well. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

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