Free anti-virus software??

Ray_Von · 29-01-2008, 03:58 PM

Hey guys, I have just purchased a PC that came bundled with norton. I'd rather not use it as I've had nothing but bad experiences with it in the past and it really does seem to slow the machine up.

Has anybody got any recommendations for any free antivirus software I could use, I know there are several out there.

Thanks for your help!!

Mong · 29-01-2008, 04:06 PM

AVAST is pretty good. I installed it on my mums machine and she has had no issues.

Cake · 29-01-2008, 04:07 PM

AntiVir

NinjaSix · 29-01-2008, 04:16 PM

Ray_Von · 29-01-2008, 04:55 PM

Cheers for the prompt replies guys, that gives me a few to choose from. Nice one!

Stylus · 29-01-2008, 06:36 PM

I second ninja on AVG.

Stylus · 29-01-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray_Von

Hey guys, I have just purchased a PC that came bundled with norton. I'd rather not use it as I've had nothing but bad experiences with it in the past and it really does seem to slow the machine up.

Norton IS a bloody virus, if you ask me......

tom · 29-01-2008, 06:46 PM

foz · 29-01-2008, 07:58 PM

No idea where it is but remember seeing a test with different products to see how much system resources different ones used. Norton came well ahead of everything else, so probably not worth trying without quad cpu and 5GB RAM...

I tried avg on laptop and panda on desktop, although panda then told me it was trial, and havent bothered with it since. Used to use McAfee for years without too many problems, but noticed the difference switching to avg!

sproggy · 29-01-2008, 09:01 PM

AVG free FTW.

Works fine on pre-historic PCs too.

29-01-2008, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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29-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mong Get monged out with mong Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,733 Credits: 28,700	AVAST is pretty good. I installed it on my mums machine and she has had no issues. __________________ Monged & Dangerous - every Saturday @ 6pm UK time www.mongedoutradio.com

29-01-2008, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
NinjaSix Foolish Earthmong Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Posts: 396 Credits: 9,807	Avg __________________ www.membersoftheproject.com It doesn't mean I'm weird, and it doesn't mean I need to be in therapy...

29-01-2008, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ray_Von Where's the rave to? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mongolia Posts: 578 Credits: 10,725	Cheers for the prompt replies guys, that gives me a few to choose from. Nice one! __________________ Check Out My Latest Mix Here. Catch me LIVE on Monged Out Radio - Every Wednesday from 9pm B.S.T.

29-01-2008, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
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29-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cake Red Kidney Beans Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham-Under-Stafford Posts: 587 Credits: 2,098	AntiVir

29-01-2008, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stylus "Teh" spirit of jazz Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 471 Credits: 6,571	I second ninja on AVG.

29-01-2008, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
foz Mongster raving loony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 905 Credits: 26,557	No idea where it is but remember seeing a test with different products to see how much system resources different ones used. Norton came well ahead of everything else, so probably not worth trying without quad cpu and 5GB RAM... I tried avg on laptop and panda on desktop, although panda then told me it was trial, and havent bothered with it since. Used to use McAfee for years without too many problems, but noticed the difference switching to avg! __________________ All postings expressed within this forum in no way represent the views of MongedOut. All posts are the sole responsibility of the author and no guarantee can be made for the accuracy or integrity of the content of the post or the way in which this post is taken, however tongue-in-cheek it may be. The admin and mod team will strive to ensure that the forum is a friendly place for free discussion about nonsense.

29-01-2008, 09:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
sproggy Manchester CityCentre Fan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 22.5m up Posts: 3,742 Credits: 60,670	AVG free FTW. Works fine on pre-historic PCs too. __________________ sproggy on MySpace sproggy on Soundclick

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