anti virus software for my pc

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 10:31

Can anyone recommend a download thats free and that can be used constantly, not just a free offer for 1 month.



I have downloaded eset but it keeps asking me to download other things as well and other items have appeared on my desktop for example desktop pictures and animation?



Also when I took my pc to the repair shop they said my old DVD player was not compatible with my new motherboard, they installed a new DVD and downloaded a programme to play my DVD's on but after 4 weeks a pop said your trial has finished and asked for a code number. Is this normal? Does anyone know a safe free download for DVD playing.

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 10:41

AVG or Avast anti virus.



VLC Media player

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 10:47

I used to have Comodo all in one securit y . I found it very easy to download and use and it's free . You can download the whole suite or just firewall and anti virus .The only reason i stopped using it was because Barclays give you a free suite with internet banking . http://www.comodo.com/

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 10:57

Also Avira free virus protection

moonoverwater


Joined: 06/08/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 11:29

avast is very good you get the home edition free all you need is an email address and you get one year free and just re-download it next year free again I use it on my laptop net book and pc for 4 years now with no worry s

moonoverwater


Joined: 06/08/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 11:32

web site below



http://www.avast.com/en-gb/lp-upgrade-4-5

Ste65


Joined: 23/03/2009
Posts: 106

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 11:57

Avg free is probably the best free option. I've used norton, mcaffe(I don't recommend it as it's over intrusive and you get so much crap running in the background), bullguard and several others. None of them are any better than AVG free which I am now using. Get AVG free, malwarebytes (available from malwarebytes.org) and ccleaner available from ccleaner.com



all of the above are free and will keep your system as good if not better protected than any of the packages you have to pay for.



In case your wondering I'm a computer technician with 15 years hands on experience.

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 13:27

After 4 years AVG wanted to charge me. I then switched to AVAST, after 18 months it is still free.

I think AVG and AVAST both offer the same protection as each other.

Geoff

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 15:30

AVG Free Edition IS free. They have altered the way a 'pop up' arrives asking you to Upgrade but I just delete it when it does come up. It's worth that little nause to have one of the best anti virus systems.

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 19:17

thanks folks, all downloaded and running now.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 19:51

You get what you pay for...if it is free it is rubbish!

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 21:50

dee .. Don't knock it till you've tried it ..

Ste65


Joined: 23/03/2009
Posts: 106

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 22:56

DeeCyprus,



I am afraid to say in this instance the fact that it's free doesn't make any difference. AVG/Grisoft are comitted to attracting new users to AVG, that's why they offer several different options including free versions and versions you buy.



AVG Free is very good indeed but is not a full security suite, it's just anti virus.



However Windows has it's own perfectly adequate firewall, plus Malwarebytes provides better spyware/malware/adaware removal than any of the security products you can buy.



Ccleaner is a great free cleansweep type program which keeps your computer free of internet temporary files, browsing history etc.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 00:02

I have used AVG for years with no problem

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 02:03

Avira is free and v good



http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html



I have been using for the pasty 4 years now, no problems

dippersgirl



Joined: 04/05/2010
Posts: 795

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 10:30

AVG free is very goo, I've used it for years

go to:

free.avg.com

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 13:38

AVAST and AVG are equally good as each other, we've all used both of them for years.

Important thing is to get either free.

Geoff

Linnyloos


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 483

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 14:53

Hi Lostfound



Email me on Linnyloos@live.co.uk I may be able to help you

Linda

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 14:57

just Google "AVG free" and download the latest version - by far the best FREE anti-virus available.



Can you not just watch DVD's through windows media-player? if not - just google 'VLC player' and download the latest version free.



G

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 15:00

see message 10, all ok now.

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 20:33

www.filehippo.com .. Take a look for free downloads