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Brand New HP Mini Laptop and I need an Antivirus?

I got an HP Mini Laptop for my birthday on Friday and now I need an Anti-virus. I installed McAfee and it's causing my computer is SOOOOOOOOO slow, I'm getting frustrated. What are some good free anti-virus programs? Thanks!

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  • Linds
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Okay uninstall Mc-Afee and go with AVG it's a more computer friendly antivirus

    http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe

    Also what type of processor does your computer have and how much is the system memory (RAM)?

  • 5 years ago

    2

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

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  • Willy
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    If you want a freebie, go for Avast, it offers more than AntiVir (no spyware protection) and AVG (no rootkit protection). It's very similar to the pay-for version and will auto-update and protect you in real-time (keep most viruses and spyware off your pc) but you'll need to run scans manually - just open the program interface and click the 'Scan' button.

    Use one only:

    Avast: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-compare-home-profes...

    AVG: http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-e...

    AntiVir: http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avira_antivir...

    To remove McAfee you might need the McAfee Removal Tool:

    http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS10...

    Don't forget you'll need a good firewall. Comodo is very popular but can be a pita to use. OnlineArmor is far more user-friendly:

    http://www.tallemu.com/easy_to_use_firewall.html

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  • 1 decade ago

    Oh... I hate McAfee, I had it and it is terrible, here is a really great FREE one I use! http://avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    The website link gives you the download, and also the registration link.

    When you download it, its a trial, but you can still get a FREE key when you register it to keep it forever, FOR FREE! (ok I said free enough times lol.) The key expires after about a year, but you can get a new one by re-registering again.

  • 1 decade ago

    You are using a portable computer system which is mostly prone to many ad wares, spywares, viruses and other malicious infections.

    Check Kaspersky security program which works best with mobile devices like laptops >> http://www.mdofpc.com/onlinestore/index.php

  • 1 decade ago

    Uninstall McAfee and use Avast! I use it and have no problem with it.Auto update automatically without disrupting your activities with computer

    http://www.avast.com/

    To better protect new PC I suggest you use the free toolslisted in this webpage http://thecooltools.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-re...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, there are many software are available on internet which you can buy. if you want cheapest but quality software, then you must go here >>> http://www.mdofpc.com/

    Kaspersky internet security 2009 is good one to buy.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

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