Solved I need a new anti virus program

[linda661]

I was using AVAST as my anti-virus software. It was supposed to be the free version, but it stopped working the other day and they wanted me to buy. I can't spend any money for a new program. I live on a fixed income and have to budget everything closely. Does anyone know of a good, reliable, free anti-virus software program?

What about Microsoft Security Essentials?

Linda

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Right here:

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

Uninstall Avast first.

 

[C-11]

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

There is a free version of Avast.

avast! Free Antivirus - Download Software for Virus Protection

 

[linda661]

I think I have AVAST removed. It wasn't easy. The regular uninstall didn't do it. Is gthere a way I can find out if it is entirely removed?

 

[JMH]

Please remove Avast via the link below....
http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

Replace with
Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

Good luck!

 

[bobright]

Please remove Avast via the link below....
http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

Replace with
Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

Good luck!

Good thread I am looking for a new Anti-Virus program as well currently am using AVG free.

I am looking for something that is non-resource heavy how is MSE in comparison to AVG? Or just in general?


cheers

 

[C-11]

Is your free AV tool a ‘resource pig?’ By Fred Langa

For me — for now — nothing in these numbers would alter my recommendation — and personal use — of Microsoft Security Essentials. It’s free, it’s in widespread use, and it has proven itself in the real world. And on most systems, it has little effect on system resources.

 

[Layback Bear]

As posted here many of us recommend MSE and using Windows 7 built in firewall. Many also use Malwarebytes Anti Malware because it also works great and works well with MSE.
Linda661 how did you remove Avast?

 

[JMH]

Please remove Avast via the link below....
http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

Replace with
Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

Good luck!

Good thread I am looking for a new Anti-Virus program as well currently am using AVG free.

I am looking for something that is non-resource heavy how is MSE in comparison to AVG? Or just in general?


cheers

I use AVG paid version on the computers here so I would recommend that.
Have used it for years with success & see no need to change at this point.

From a BSOD perspective we recommend MSE.

 

[linda661]

I used aswclear.exe. I had to go into safe mode first. I hope it was as effective as aswclear5.exe which you guys are recommending. Can something bad happen if I didn't get it all out?

 

[Layback Bear]

I have never used aswclear so I don't know how well it works. What anti virus do you have active at this time. At the present I want to make sure you have one anti virus and one firewall active. Then if you want to go tip toeing through Windows 7 looking for things we can get into that later.

 

[JMH]

If you followed the directions as recommended in my Post 5 all remnants of Avast should be removed.

NOTE > it is not a good idea to be online without Anti Virus protection.
I suggest you install MSE asap.

 

[andersonsara023]

Today,There are lots of free anti virus available on the Internet. As per my suggesion you can use Kasper-sky anti virus for your computer security. I have already using for my data security.

 

[jpdavidson]

Avast needs to be re registered each year I believe to keep the free version running. Its a simple process documented in the software