Free antivirus

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by chaos16, Oct 21, 2007.

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  1. chaos16

    chaos16 Registered Member

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    I need to know which is the best free antivirus there is for detection and removel.

    I need it for a friend.

    Is it Avast. is Avast free good enough?

    btw is the pro version a big difference or not really
     
  2. Tunerz

    Tunerz Registered Member

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    Good ones are Avira PE and Avast Home Edition
    Try to check out their capabilites of catching malware
    http://www.av-comparatives.org/ -> Comparatives
    (although it's not that up to date, but may still be worth the shot)
     
  3. chaos16

    chaos16 Registered Member

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    Avira PE seems like it has better detection but way less feature than Avast free
     
  4. Bluesman

    Bluesman Registered Member

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    I'm happy with my avast! home version! Give it a try, if you like it, keep it, if you don't like it, try another free antivirus program.

    http://www.avast.com/eng/av4_version_comp.html
     
  5. Xenophobe

    Xenophobe Registered Member

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    I recommend Avira AntiVir PE Classic for free Anti-Viruses;
    and it has quite a bit of features for being free. :)
     
  6. Menorcaman

    Menorcaman Retired Moderator

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    Hello chaos16,

    Sound advice from Bluesman. Only you/your friend can decide what's best to suite you/your friends requirements.

    Please read this recent Policy Statement. Thread closed accordingly.

    Regards

    Menorcaman
     
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