Whats the best anti virus program you can find over the net for free?
- Thread starter johnny613
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There may be several but Avast Free is definitely amongst them.
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Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit2 gigs of RAMIntel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Built
- OS
- Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
- Motherboard
- Intel D845GVS1 X86-based PC
- Memory
- 2 gigs of RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
- Sound Card
- Realtek AC'97 Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 931BF Black 19" LCD Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1280X960
- Hard Drives
- 1. SAMSUNG SP0822N ATA Device ~ 80 GigaBytes
2. Seagate FreeAgent Go USB Device ~ 500 GigaBytes
- Keyboard
- COMPAQ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- iBall Laser Precise Speedster
- Internet Speed
- 4 mb/sec
MSE.
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Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 64 Bit Build 7600Intel Pentium Dual Core2.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Acer 4730Z
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 64 Bit Build 7600
- CPU
- Intel Pentium Dual Core
- Motherboard
- Aspire 4730Z (uPGA-478)
- Memory
- 2.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
- Sound Card
- High Definition Audio Device
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (1280x800@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800 @60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- 156GB Hitachi Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 ATA Device (SATA)
All you need is ( as mentioned ) Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
My Computer
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Windows 10 Pro x64Intel Core i7 6700KGSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Skylake Special #666
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 6700K
- Motherboard
- Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
- Memory
- GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition
- Monitor(s) Displays
- AOC G2460PG
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 144Hz
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
- PSU
- EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
- Case
- Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
- Cooling
- Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
- Keyboard
- Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
- Mouse
- Logitech G700s
- Internet Speed
- Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
- Browser
- Chrome
- Other Info
- Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
I'd go with the MSE.
My Computer
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windows 7 Professional 64 BitI7-3930G.Skill 4X 4 GB DR3 240 pin 16GB totalEVGA 670
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom build; parts from the Egg
- OS
- windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
- CPU
- I7-3930
- Motherboard
- Asus P9X79 PRO
- Memory
- G.Skill 4X 4 GB DR3 240 pin 16GB total
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 670
- Sound Card
- Energy Take 5, Sennheiser HD 205 phones, X-FI
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Hanns G 21.5" HH221 and Samsung 19" 940BW and Hannspree
- Screen Resolution
- 2X 1920X1080 and 1X 1440X900
- Hard Drives
- 3-- internal 250 GB WD; 1-- internal 1 TB Samsung ---plus 3 WD external HDs (sizes vary to 1.5 TB); Crucial M4 128GB SSD, 1 Pioneer BDR-207 Bluray writer;
and 1--LG Lightscribe DVD drive
- PSU
- 1000 Watt XFX Pro Series
- Case
- Thermaltake Chaser
- Cooling
- Corsair H80
- Keyboard
- Logitech Wireless and backlit
- Mouse
- Logitech Rollerball
- Other Info
- 79 " long desk from Ikea. Sauder 71 inch long "speaker" shelf.
Optical and analog outs to a Yamaha RX-V 650 driving Energy Take 5.1 speaker system. Technics TT. Realistic mixer. Senns cans.
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pick from any of the two MSE & Avast! 
My Computer
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Windows 10 Home 64BitIntel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-2...
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self assembled
- OS
- Windows 10 Home 64Bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz
- Motherboard
- Intel Corporation DG41WV (PROCESSOR)
- Memory
- 8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-20-20-38)
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- DELL E170S
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x1024 pixels
- Hard Drives
- 931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 (SATA)
238GB TEAM TM8PS7256G (SATA SSD)
- Case
- Nothing Fancy
- Cooling
- Fans
- Keyboard
- A4 Tech Co LTD
- Mouse
- A4 Tech Co Ltd/Logitech
- Internet Speed
- 25 Mbps
Tekno Venus
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Avast is my anti-virus of choice. Every computer in my house is covered with it
My Computer
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (O.E.M)Intel Core i7 2630QM @2.00GHz6GB DDR3Intel Intergrated Graphics 3000, nVidia GT525...
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 15 L502x
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (O.E.M)
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 2630QM @2.00GHz
- Memory
- 6GB DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel Intergrated Graphics 3000, nVidia GT525M (1GB)
- Screen Resolution
- 1366x768
- Hard Drives
- 750GB Seagate 7200rpm
- Keyboard
- Backlit Dell XPS 15 L502x Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
- Internet Speed
- 2.5 Mb/s down, 0.36 up
For AV i use MSE or Avast.
For real-time protection I also use MBAM Pro (paid), WinPatrol, SpywareBlaster, and Browser add-ons.
The best (or worst) protection is sitting in front of the keyboard.
For real-time protection I also use MBAM Pro (paid), WinPatrol, SpywareBlaster, and Browser add-ons.
The best (or worst) protection is sitting in front of the keyboard.
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My Computer
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Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x6...AMD Athlon II x4 6206GB GSkill DDR2 800AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- home built
- OS
- Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
- CPU
- AMD Athlon II x4 620
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
- Memory
- 6GB GSkill DDR2 800
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
- Sound Card
- on board Realtek ALC889A
- Monitor(s) Displays
- RCA 40" LCD TV, Insignia 32" LCD TV, HP 15" LCD monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
Samsung F3 1TB (3),
Several others - WD, Seagate, Hitachi, ...
- PSU
- Corsair 500 W
- Case
- Rosewill mid tower
- Cooling
- CM 90mm rifle
- Keyboard
- Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
- Mouse
- Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, V7 USB wired
- Internet Speed
- Spectrum - 100Mbps D / 10Mbps U
- Antivirus
- Avast, MBAM3, EMET, WinPatrol
- Browser
- Pale Moon, Firefox, IE
- Other Info
- 2 multi-boot PC's
Mainly HTPC/Office/Gen purpose (no gaming).
Trendnet USB KVM.
LG DVD burner/Blue Ray Player.
Tray system for removable SATA backup drives.
Not currently OCd, under-volted.
I use Hybrid sleep, rarely re-boot or shutdown.
Hauppauge HD-PVR, Avermedia PCIe TV Tuner, Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner.
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I would go with Avast or Avira and also have malwarebytes,search and destroy and superanti spyware all as side tool to remove infections. Also with search and destroy you can immunize your system so that IE and firefox can get patched to prevent infections.
My Computer
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Windows 10 64bitAMD Phenom II X4 925 (Deneb)(2.8GHz) OC 3.4GHzCorsair Vengeance DDR3 4GBX2 (8192MB)XFX HD 6870 1GB (OC)- 940MHz core, mem 1150MHz
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- custom build
- OS
- Windows 10 64bit
- CPU
- AMD Phenom II X4 925 (Deneb)(2.8GHz) OC 3.4GHz
- Motherboard
- M5A78L-MLX Plus
- Memory
- Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4GBX2 (8192MB)
- Graphics Card(s)
- XFX HD 6870 1GB (OC)- 940MHz core, mem 1150MHz
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Vizio 26' 1920x1080 / Acer 1336x768
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080 60Hz /1336x768
- Hard Drives
- Kingston Digital 60GB SSDNow V300/500gb HDD Western Digital 7200rpm (/WD 160GB HDD 7200rpm
- PSU
- CORSAIR CX600 600w
- Case
- AZZA Orion 202 EVO
- Cooling
- cooler master hyper TX3 cpu cooler
- Keyboard
- Razer DeathStalker
- Mouse
- Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse G400
- Antivirus
- Defualt on win 10
- Browser
- Firefox
- Other Info
- cpu is overclocked in bios
For AV i use MSE or Avast.
For real-time protection I also use MBAM Pro (paid), WinPatrol, SpywareBlaster, and Browser add-ons.
The best (or worst) protection is sitting in front of the keyboard.
+1 on that
My Computer
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Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1Intel I7-6700K @ 4.6 Ghz 1.344 volts everyday OC32GB G-Skill TridentZ 3200mhz 16-18-18-38 DDR4Sli Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980 G1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- CoreI7-6700K MrFingerIII Special Builds
- OS
- Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
- CPU
- Intel I7-6700K @ 4.6 Ghz 1.344 volts everyday OC
- Motherboard
- Asrock Fatality K6 Z170 Socket 1151
- Memory
- 32GB G-Skill TridentZ 3200mhz 16-18-18-38 DDR4
- Graphics Card(s)
- Sli Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980 G1
- Sound Card
- AC97 Creative Rage Tactic 3D Headphones Bluetooth
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 27" Asus ROG Swift PG278Q G-Sync 48" Vizio Smart HD TV
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440p 27"- 48" Currently Gaming at 2560x1440p Res 2K
- Hard Drives
- 250GB Samsung Evo840SSD Seagate baracuda 500 GB WD Mybook 500Gb 1TB Seagate Barracuda
- PSU
- HX1050w Corsair Silver 80plus certified crosfire/sli
- Case
- Enthod Pro Full Tower
- Cooling
- Corsair H110i GT 280 mm High Performance WaterBlock
- Keyboard
- Logitech wireless keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech wireless mouse
- Internet Speed
- Cox Cable 100+ mb
- Antivirus
- WebRoot Spysweeper with Antivirus
- Browser
- IE-10, Chrome, Opera
- Other Info
- My Other Rig is a AMD FX8320E @4.6Ghz 16GB Ballistic Sport Ram
Mobo Asrock Fatality 990FX 120GB OCZ SSD 1TB Seagate Barracuda Corsair H75 Cooling PSU Corsair CX750
GPU GTX Gigabyte 970G1
My Computer
At a glance
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600IIx4 amd athelon 635 processor2x2gbati radeon HD 5450
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Hewlett packard/p6512uk
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
- CPU
- IIx4 amd athelon 635 processor
- Motherboard
- FOXCONN 2AA9
- Memory
- 2x2gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- ati radeon HD 5450
- Sound Card
- (1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) AMD High Definition
- Monitor(s) Displays
- samsung lcd tv 32"
- Screen Resolution
- 1360x 768
- Hard Drives
- (1) WDC WD10 01FAES-60Z2A0 SATA Disk Device (2) Maxtor OneTouch USB Device (3) ST310003 33AS USB Device (4) WD My Book 1111 USB Device
- PSU
- ?
- Cooling
- air!
- Keyboard
- wireless hp
- Mouse
- wireless Hp,optical
- Internet Speed
- 1.10mb/s
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Firefox
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit2 gigs of RAMIntel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Built
- OS
- Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
- Motherboard
- Intel D845GVS1 X86-based PC
- Memory
- 2 gigs of RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
- Sound Card
- Realtek AC'97 Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 931BF Black 19" LCD Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1280X960
- Hard Drives
- 1. SAMSUNG SP0822N ATA Device ~ 80 GigaBytes
2. Seagate FreeAgent Go USB Device ~ 500 GigaBytes
- Keyboard
- COMPAQ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- iBall Laser Precise Speedster
- Internet Speed
- 4 mb/sec
No problem. Glad you enjoyed it while I was being somewhat sarcastic.
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I Used Avast for 5 years now, no problem
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64bitIntel Core 2 Duo4 gig DDR3Intel gma 4500mhd
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- ASUS Ul80a
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64bit
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Motherboard
- ASUS
- Memory
- 4 gig DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel gma 4500mhd
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LED
- Hard Drives
- seagate 320 gig
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My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 BitIntel Core i5 2500k2x4GB DDR3 1333HzAti Radeon 6770
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Novatech iRush Pro
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 2500k
- Motherboard
- Foxconn H67M-S/H67M-V/H67
- Memory
- 2x4GB DDR3 1333Hz
- Graphics Card(s)
- Ati Radeon 6770
- Sound Card
- None
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung S22B150
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 2x500GB
- PSU
- 500W
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- HP KU0316
- Mouse
- Wireless Logitech M185
- Internet Speed
- 20MB/s
- Antivirus
- Avast Free
- Browser
- Google Chrome
- Other Info
- Logitech M185 Mouse
KU-M316 Keyboard
Katanyavich
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I've used Avira for six or seven years, and can highly recommend it.
I run it in conjunction with the Windows firewall and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.
Small, fast, regular updates, easy to configure, and free.
And it WORKS!
What more could anyone want?
I run it in conjunction with the Windows firewall and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.
Small, fast, regular updates, easy to configure, and free.
And it WORKS!
What more could anyone want?
My Computer
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-biti7-2670QM @ 2.2/3.2 Ghz8 Gb DDR3Ge-Force GT555M 2 Gb
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Acer Aspire Ethos 8951G
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- CPU
- i7-2670QM @ 2.2/3.2 Ghz
- Motherboard
- Acer
- Memory
- 8 Gb DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Ge-Force GT555M 2 Gb
- Sound Card
- Onboard w/Dolby 5/1
- Hard Drives
- 2x750GB onboard. 640GB pocket drive, 1x2TB Seagate external, 1x500GB Seagate external.
JMH
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To protect yourself from the evils of the internet your basic protection should include
*Anti Virus Program
MSE is popular & is used by many people here & is free.
Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
*Anti Malware Program
Malwarebytes free.
Malwarebytes : Download free malware, virus and spyware tools to get your computer back in shape!
* SpywareBlaster free.
SpywareBlaster® | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.
*Firewall
The inbuilt Windows Firewall is considered adequate.
*Router / firewall
It is important you update programs & scan regularly.
My Computer
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Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.Intel i7 -720QM.[1.6GHz Turbo Boost 2.8GHz. 6...8 DDR 3 RAM. 1066MHZATI 1024 MB. DDR3. Radeon HD5650
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-4010TX .
- OS
- Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
- CPU
- Intel i7 -720QM.[1.6GHz Turbo Boost 2.8GHz. 6MB Cache.]
- Memory
- 8 DDR 3 RAM. 1066MHZ
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI 1024 MB. DDR3. Radeon HD5650
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17.3" High Definition Brightview LCD. LED Backlit.
- Screen Resolution
- 1600 x 900.
- Hard Drives
- 640GB
- Case
- Laptop / notebook.
- Mouse
- Logitech Anywhere mouse. MX.
- Internet Speed
- ADSL [ but too slow ]
