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what is a good antivirus program that i can download on my computer?

I have McAfee but need more protection because McAfee may not be able to catch and destroy some of the new viruses going around.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I found non of the boughten ones work as well as these:

    FREE !!!!

    Computer Maintenance

    Advanced WindowsCare V2 Personal

    http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare...

    CCleaner

    http://www.ccleaner.com/

    Spybot S&D

    >>...http://www.safer-networking.org/en/%3E.......

    Ad Aware 2008

    http://www.download.com/ad-aware-2008/30...

    Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic....

    http://www.free-av.com/

    I've been using them all for over a year now.

    They are all compatible with each other and Windows XP and Vista as well as older versions of Windows.

    You will have a trouble free, clean, green, mean machine.

  • 1 decade ago

    Ya, use ESET NOD32!! it is the best antivirus system....they have two different products, one call ESET Smart Security, is a security package, include firewall. another call ESET NOD32 Antivuris, is only antivirus system

    NOD32 antivirus. - Built on the award-winning ThreatSense® engine, ESET NOD32 Antivirus software proactively detects and eliminates more viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing, rootkits and other Internet threats than any program available.

    No matter what your system, there is no better antivirus protection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus was awarded the "BEST Antivirus Solution" in 2006 and 2007 by AV-Comparatives.

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus provides:

    Proactive Protection: The award winning ThreatSense technology combines multiple layers of detection protecting you from Internet threats before it is too late.

    Precise Detection: ESET accurately identifies known and unknown threats. It consistently wins top awards from testing labs and is recognized for having zero false positives.1

    Lightweight Design: Requires less memory and CPU power, allowing your computer to run fast, making more room for games, web browsing, and emailing.

    Fast Scanning Speeds: Highly efficient program ensuring fast file scanning and product updates. It runs quietly in the background.

    here is the 30 days trial download link http://www.nod32.com.sg/html/44/42/

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    the best one I have found is AVG, it's by Girsoft and it is sold but you can also download it for free. Here's where to get it:

    http://free.avg.com/

    It's the same package used by the military in various lands - I had McAfee and Norton at various times, but they slowed down my computer SO much. AVG is simple, fast and extremely safe.

    Hope this helps

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Just keep on upgrading your mcafee when it says so.

    and dont download any file. be sure first.

    also I use avast

    It is safe and free

    you can get the pro one but the free version is free too.

    her is the link

    http://www.avast.com/

    good luck with your choosing and be careful!

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  • 1 decade ago

    Nod32 is the best antivirus I have ever use

    search on it and you can get a free 30 day copy

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hey. Try an online spyware removal tool at this address http://00112233.adwarebot.hop.clickbank.net/ It gives you a free download option and works well to get rid of viruses etc.

  • 1 decade ago

    You need ESET smart security. Thats the best antivirus we're using here in the Philippines.

  • 1 decade ago

    download AVG it is very good virus scanner and work automatically on your computer and remove trozon horse which is very bad virus scanner

    Install and Run ONE Antivirus Program

    --AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition http://www.grisoft.com/

    --Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition http://www.avast.com/

    --Avira Anti-Virus http://www.free-av.com/

    if you want other virus scanner to remove anti spyware then download this

    Install and Run Anti-Spyware

    --Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.h...

    --Spyware Terminator http://www.spywareterminator.com/...

    --AdAware http://www.lavasoft.com/

    if you have problem with AVG try this

    nstall and Run System Optimization tool

    --Ccleaner (Strongly Recommended) http://www.ccleaner.com/

    --Advanced WindowsCare http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare...

    --Glary Utilities http://www.glaryutilities.co/

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think Kaspersky is a best and simple one ..

    Kaspersky is a not a free one..So first you try that in your system for 30 days(trial period)..After you like it means buy Kaspersky..

    Free anti virus doesn't have all option..

  • 1 decade ago

    I use the following programs for virus and spyware prevention and removing...they are all free:

    Spyware Tools:

    http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/...

    http://www.safer-networking.org/

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender

    Anti-Virus:

    http://free.grisoft.com/

    Cleanup:

    http://www.ccleaner.com/

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