Best free AV for vista?

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by nixie21, Feb 11, 2007.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. nixie21

    nixie21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2004
    Posts:
    279
    Which is the best free one? I am setting up a new computer for my grandparents and need to put a free av on.

    Thanks
     
    nixie21, Feb 11, 2007
    #1
  2. redpower

    redpower Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2006
    Posts:
    8
    For now, i would say... avast
     
    redpower, Feb 11, 2007
    #2
  3. lodore

    lodore Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2006
    Posts:
    9,065
    +1
    lodore
     
    lodore, Feb 12, 2007
    #3
  4. aigle

    aigle Registered Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2005
    Posts:
    11,164
    Location:
    UK / Pakistan
    Avast, easy to maintain, good detection.
     
    aigle, Feb 12, 2007
    #4
  5. nixie21

    nixie21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2004
    Posts:
    279
    Thanks all, Avast it is!
     
    nixie21, Feb 12, 2007
    #5
  6. plantextract

    plantextract Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2007
    Posts:
    392
    AVAST
    not there are other choices. Avira isn't there yet, neither is AVS, and AVG is a bit below these.
     
    plantextract, Feb 13, 2007
    #6
  7. ggf31416

    ggf31416 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Posts:
    314
    Location:
    Uruguay
    The Active Virus Shield website says "Coming Soon - Active Virus Shield for Vista"
     
    ggf31416, Feb 19, 2007
    #7
  8. TairikuOkami

    TairikuOkami Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2005
    Posts:
    3,440
    Location:
    Slovakia
    I second that. By the way MWAV (scan & clean) is the best free ondemand AV for Vista now.
     
    TairikuOkami, Feb 20, 2007
    #8
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...