Best free anti-virus program?

[David Martin]

I need to update Barbara's machine with a new anti-virus setup...

Is there a better free program than AVG?

Your advice will be gratefully received...

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[tony parnham]

Hi David,
Go to http://download.cnet.com/windows/most-p ... contentNav for most popular downloads. AVG comes up high but also download No 6 which is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as lots of computer repaires, I'm told, use this one to get rid of malware but keep updating it.
Regards Tony

[PGibson]

Hi David,
I recommend you explore this article and site: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44525
I found their advice invaluable when I had a serious spyware problem some time ago.
Paul

[David Martin]

Thanks both...

[Sleepwalker63]

Not saying that it's the best option, but Microsoft offer their own free anti-virus/malware/spyware. Microsoft Security Essentials.

[tony parnham]

Also check out this free Security Suite with all components;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibwT3NwR ... re=related
Bet I'm getting boring now... Tony

[noelford]

I'd be very worried about how well free apps keep up to date. I use a commercial app, Virus Barrier and pay an annual subscription for the updates. I get at least one update a day!

[John Haldane]

Hi David
I have used AVG (free) for a number of years, I update every day, and so far have not had any problems.
Take care
John H

[Paul Creasey]

Hello David,
My experience with AVG Free mirrors that of John H.
I, too, update the virus database daily - with a full virus scan every week - and have been very impressed.
In the past, I've had commercial applications (I remember having Norton - WHAT a pain!!) and none of them have matched AVG Free IMHO.
Regards
Paul

[David Martin]

Thanks all. Settled on the Microsoft offering so we'll see how it performs...