Good Anti Virus [Free]
bough
Registered User
1,718 posts
Hey guys, does anyone know of a free anti virus that will protect my computer? I'm using AVG right now and it installed something into my browser without giving me an option to deny it. I don't like that stuff, so i'm on the look for a new one.. I have a licensed Norton account but removed it due to hogging memory. Sorry Norton! Sorry AVG! I must move on!
Jo Rice
Senior Advisor
10,951 posts
It's just a browser safety setup, you can disable it in your browser without any issues.
I don't use AVG anymore, I use the built in Windows Defender program (Security Essentials if you're on Windows 7 and earlier), I have a lifetime paid subscription to Malwarebytes which cost me $25.00 with a special a long time ago, and I use Ccleaner every few days to keep my cache and cookies cleaned out. Works for me and very minimal cost. I think the Malwarebytes might be something like $99.00 now for the lifetime one, but it's probably the best program out there for cleaning your pc if something gets on it. The subscription is a real time protection too so ... Hope that helps.
I don't use AVG anymore, I use the built in Windows Defender program (Security Essentials if you're on Windows 7 and earlier), I have a lifetime paid subscription to Malwarebytes which cost me $25.00 with a special a long time ago, and I use Ccleaner every few days to keep my cache and cookies cleaned out. Works for me and very minimal cost. I think the Malwarebytes might be something like $99.00 now for the lifetime one, but it's probably the best program out there for cleaning your pc if something gets on it. The subscription is a real time protection too so ... Hope that helps.
Joe Deasy
Registered User
15 posts
I use the same 3 programs as Jo Ann.
If you use Windows, Security Essentials works well and it's light on resources. I've been using it for a few years.
I use the free version of Malwarebytes, and run it before doing monthly back-ups.
I think I've been using C-Cleaner for about 10 years now, it's an excellent utility.
Both Malwarebytes and C-Cleaner can be had for free...
BUT
You have to pay attention when you install them.
Both are distributed by websites like Cnet
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
WARNING:
CNET will give you a TOOLBAR, and maybe some other junk, by default.
Make sure you UNCHECK any optional software when you download "free" programs.
If you use Windows, Security Essentials works well and it's light on resources. I've been using it for a few years.
I use the free version of Malwarebytes, and run it before doing monthly back-ups.
I think I've been using C-Cleaner for about 10 years now, it's an excellent utility.
Both Malwarebytes and C-Cleaner can be had for free...
BUT
You have to pay attention when you install them.
Both are distributed by websites like Cnet
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
WARNING:
CNET will give you a TOOLBAR, and maybe some other junk, by default.
Make sure you UNCHECK any optional software when you download "free" programs.
bough
Registered User
1,718 posts
Hrmm, I have to look into this, i'm on Windows 7 64-bit however I can't seem to initiate the Windows Defender. Everytime I restart without an anti virus it prompts me saying I have to install one, but I will use built in Windows Defender if I can find out how to start it up. Thanks guys, I appreciate the help
Eric Rohloff
Senior Advisor
20,271 posts
Type windows defender in your Windows search box.
I can't hear what I'm looking at.
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.
This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
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It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.
This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
Jo Rice
Senior Advisor
10,951 posts
You can also go the way you always get to most things about Windows, in the Control Panel.
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