Comparison between AVs, also free

Hello all. I've see the comparatives between antivirus programs of this site:

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

and I think it's very good. But I'm searching a site that compares also free antivirus programs. Can you link me one?

 

avast, avira and kaspersky (AVS) all have free versions which should be the same detection rates as the paid-for versions, for comparision on those tests.

 

http://wiki.castlecops.com/AntiVirus_Comparison

http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm

 

i dont i think, av-test tested avg free edition on the main tests, but i could be wrong.

but the 2nd link seems to mention that the free version was tested in that one.

 

That second link is really old and i Don tknow if it is reliable or not.

 

Ok, thank you

 

Lil outdated yes but a good read and still meaningfull.

 

I am looking for a free AV that runs live with definition updates. I need it for my daughter's computer. Can you recommend one and possibly provide a url? Thanks in advance.

 

Wrong.

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=950978#post950978

 

active virus shield also uses the same databases as the paid kav 6.
avira, no adware/spyware detection in the classic/free version.

 

why am i wrong?

 

Because you said the free version of Avira has the same detection capabilities as the paid version.

 

if you exclude adware/spyware, the detection capabilities are the same.

 

but the original poster was mentioning av-comparatives, so the detection rates would be the same.

only difference would be spyware/adware detection.

so, again.. why am i wrong VLK?

 

If I many interject, it was likely a simple misunderstanding, as you didn't clarify that Avira lacked adware/spyware detection in your initial post. How is VLK or anyone else supposed to know what you meant without it being stated clearly.

 

nah, i think he thought i mentioned AVG in the original reply, without noticing that i left that one out, which is why he linked to a page with IBK stating AVG free isnt the same detection as the paid.

either way, dont matter