what is the best free AV and firewall for windows 8?

[sniffusbits]

hi friends,
im using windows 8 basic edition and im looking for a free AV and firewall for my System. would any one like to recommend any AV and firewalls?

please note that the AV and firewall cannot cause these additional issues
- Slows down computer
- give boot problems
- detect clean files as viruses - I was using AVG in the year 2005 and I went through a lot pain with it : (

thanks

 

[Okedokey]

Please don't duplicate post! http://www.computerforum.com/227647-what-best-free-av-firewall-windows-8-a.html

Avast free is perfectly fine. You don't need a firewall.

 

[sniffusbits]

Avast 2014 free says it does not include a firewall

hi
why do you say I don't need a firewall if I use Avast? the free version of avast 2014 does not have a firewall unless I go for the paid version. so are you saying windows firewall that ships with windows 8 basic is a good firewall?

 

[voyagerfan99]

You can either stick with the Windows firewall, which is perfectly fine. Or if you want something better, you could always get COMODO (it's free) and pair that with their Antivirus software.

 

[Okedokey]

Windows firewall is perfectly fine. The only time you should install a third party firewall is if you want outbound connection controls.