Free Anti Virus Software

Bodaggit23 · 09-30-2009, 07:41 PM

Microsoft Security Essentials

I've been using this since the Beta was released in June, and it's second to none.
It was just released to the public yesterday.

It's very light and uses very few system resources, so you won't notice your system bog down. In fact, if you're currently using Norton, AVG, or Kaspersky, you will notice your system boot faster once you uninstall them and get this up and running.

If you choose to use this, I recommend you download HERE first, then uninstall your current Antivirus software, then install.

kimsland · 10-01-2009, 12:45 AM

I prefer Free Avira Antivirus: http://www.free-av.com/
Its never let me down

**The_Other_One** · 10-01-2009, 01:33 AM

I'm back to using AVG. I had Avast on my computer and managed to get my desktop infected. Oh...and of course my flash drives got infected which also got my netbook... Pretty sure AVG cleared everything up though.

Respital · 10-01-2009, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimsland

i prefer free avira antivirus: http://www.free-av.com/
its never let me down

+1

Bodaggit23 · 10-01-2009, 06:24 AM

How can you prefer something if you've never tried what I've just posted?

It is THE lightest A/V software I've used.

It's great for slower systems.

flalynda · 10-01-2009, 01:09 PM

Well, am happy very happ with Kaspersk 2010 version and I don't thnk my computer is slow while booting or etc.

Bodaggit23 · 10-01-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flalynda

Well, am happy very happ with Kaspersk 2010 version and I don't thnk my computer is slow while booting or etc.

What is your boot time exactly? From completely shut off, to usable desktop.

You'd be shocked if you switched.

kimsland · 10-01-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodaggit23

How can you prefer something if you've never tried what I've just posted?

Taking a closer look at "Microsoft Security Essentials"

So lets take a closer look at it, shall we

Downloads and Installs Microsoft Genuine Advantage (a nuisance program that can and should be removed by visiting and reading HERE)
Note: MS themselves have posted a more comprehensive removal HERE (this due to public outrage of such a hoorible invasion)
This Antivirus will automatically enable Microsoft (note not "Windows") Automatic updating
Many users tend to disable MS updates (to speed up their computer, AND to allow manual updating when the User decides to
Note: MS Updates includes Windows and Office and others, I hope you have lots of bandwidth for all of these 100s and 100s of Megs to download, automatically
This Antivirus will CALL HOME, meaning it will send your information back to MS servers, which no other Antivirus has ever done before (or presently does) This is classed in modern day terms as Malware or Spyware. If you don't mind MS retrieving unknown information from your personal computer, then go for it.

My recommendation: Do Not Install Microsoft Security Essentials

Try free Avira for your safety online

Droogie · 10-01-2009, 04:02 PM

AVG > Avira

i'll give this microsoft thing a try though.

BEARCATJER · 10-01-2009, 04:43 PM

I recently switched from AVG to Avira anti virus software and so far am much happier with it because it seems much more streamlined than AVG is. Today i downloaded MS Security Essentials based on other recommendations on this forum. I have always understood that you only want to have one anti virus program installed on your computer at a time and it occurs to me that with the Avira and MS Security Essentials i now have two and potential conflicts can occur.
I would appreciate advice on this question so i can decide which one to keep and which to uninstall if that is what i need to do.

Thanks very much.

09-30-2009, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bodaggit23 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aperture Science Posts: 4,535	Free Anti Virus Software Microsoft Security Essentials I've been using this since the Beta was released in June, and it's second to none. It was just released to the public yesterday. It's very light and uses very few system resources, so you won't notice your system bog down. In fact, if you're currently using Norton, AVG, or Kaspersky, you will notice your system boot faster once you uninstall them and get this up and running. If you choose to use this, I recommend you download HERE first, then uninstall your current Antivirus software, then install. __________________ Team Stats @ ExtremeOverclocking.com Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: i7 920 Batch#3841A525 (@3.43Ghz) Board: EVGA E758-A1 Memory: Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: 300GB VelociRaptor GPU: EVGA GTX260 SC Core 216 Optical: Sony Optiarc 22x DVD/CD Burner PSU: Corsair TX850W CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Primary OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2 Case: Coolermaster HAF 932

10-01-2009, 01:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	I'm back to using AVG. I had Avast on my computer and managed to get my desktop infected. Oh...and of course my flash drives got infected which also got my netbook... Pretty sure AVG cleared everything up though. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-01-2009, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bodaggit23 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aperture Science Posts: 4,535	How can you prefer something if you've never tried what I've just posted? It is THE lightest A/V software I've used. It's great for slower systems. __________________ Team Stats @ ExtremeOverclocking.com Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: i7 920 Batch#3841A525 (@3.43Ghz) Board: EVGA E758-A1 Memory: Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: 300GB VelociRaptor GPU: EVGA GTX260 SC Core 216 Optical: Sony Optiarc 22x DVD/CD Burner PSU: Corsair TX850W CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Primary OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2 Case: Coolermaster HAF 932

10-01-2009, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-01-2009, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Droogie Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA Age: 19 Posts: 3,669	AVG > Avira i'll give this microsoft thing a try though. __________________ formerly tknick90 [Asus P5N-D] [Q6700] [9800 GTX] [4GB DDR2 800] [Antec 900] [Windows 7 Professional]

10-01-2009, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
kimsland Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 882	I prefer Free Avira Antivirus: http://www.free-av.com/ Its never let me down

10-01-2009, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
BEARCATJER New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 22	I recently switched from AVG to Avira anti virus software and so far am much happier with it because it seems much more streamlined than AVG is. Today i downloaded MS Security Essentials based on other recommendations on this forum. I have always understood that you only want to have one anti virus program installed on your computer at a time and it occurs to me that with the Avira and MS Security Essentials i now have two and potential conflicts can occur. I would appreciate advice on this question so i can decide which one to keep and which to uninstall if that is what i need to do. Thanks very much.

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