computer antivirus program

[Bob Alcaro]

Good Morning,

I recall some past discussions here about good free virus programs that are available on the internet. I failed to write those down then, so could I ask for your suggestions on what you recommend to replace McAfee when this contract expires?

Thank You in advance,

Bob

 

[Roger Batts]

I use AVG and MalWareBytes. Have had really good luck with them.

 

[TomT]

Windows Defender is free and works great.

 

[chargedtrac]

I have used and been happy with Avast!

 

[Richard L]

AVG is a good FREE antivirus program from GrisSoft



Windows Defender is also free from Microsoft and is very good protection from SpyWare and AdWare.



You need both. I use a professional version of Symantec's Antivirus that is supposed to protect agains SpyWare and AdWare, but I also run Windows Defender as a double safety net. I leave my computer on all night so both update nightly at about 2:00am



...Rich

 

[Bo Loo]

+1 Roger

 

[Gavin Allan]

What Richard says. At my house we use AVG and Windows Defender on all the 'puters.

 

[LaRue Medlin]

++1 on Gavin 5 pc's

 

[Mike Roncarati]

+1 on Avast! my ISP offers a free security suite, which is good, but I'd rather pay for Avast because the free one just hogs resources.

 

[David Ponder]

I use Webroot Spysweeper Antispyware/Antivirus. Been using it for 3+ years and it works very well.

 

[POJ Irving]

Bob, Microsoft has a free Anti-virus and spyware software call Microsoft Security Essentials. Just go to the Microsoft website and search under Security and Updates and you will find it. It will update automatically when new definition files are created, if not just update it manually as soon as you start your computer. Works for me on all my computers. Not sure if many people knows it exists.

 

[TomT]

Oops. That's the one I meant, not Windows Defender although it's also good to have.

 

[H D]

+1 Avast