Can anyone recomment a really good virus scan program?

[KarenCee 3]

Just wondering...AVG is going to go paid by the first of the year (I think) and I'm looking for a really good one that I can download and use for free. Any serious suggestions? Thanks y'all.

[Marilyn. 340]

they are still offereing thier free one though... or so I thought....

GRISOFT is announcing a new version of the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. This new 7.5 version with improved performance and full compatibility with the latest Windows Vista version is available. Users that are using AVG Free 7.1 will be provided with a specific dialog, within the next few weeks, with the opportunity to choose the right option fulfilling their needs. AVG Free 7.1 version will be discontinued on 15th of Jan 2007.

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

they have just updated thier free version....

Edited November 22, 2006 by MarilynP

[KarenCee 3]

ohhhh....i didnt know that....i keep getting these messages that tell me that it was going to be a paid service. thanks marilyn

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah, I got a similar message.... but they are still offering the free version

[matako 0]

Go to www.avast.com

[munchkins 0]

spybot, they have a free download and it is good

[Marilyn. 340]

Go to www.avast.com

I have had avast before and it totally takes over your computer

[DeadPoolX 9]

Just wondering...AVG is going to go paid by the first of the year (I think) and I'm looking for a really good one that I can download and use for free. Any serious suggestions? Thanks y'all.

As it's been already said, there's an updated version of the FREE AVG virus-scanner. It's version 7.5 and you merely have to download it.

spybot, they have a free download and it is good

Spybot is good for catching some spyware (although it doesn't catch all spyware, so it's best to have multiple programs to this effect), but it does nothing for the prevention or removal of viruses. At least as far as I know of, anyway.

Go to www.avast.com

I have had avast before and it totally takes over your computer

Most virus scanning software does that, which is why I use AVG. McAfee and Norton, for instance, clog up the system -- especially Norton. I've likened that program to a virus itself.

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah, I like AVG.. it just sits there quietly in the background and doesn't mess up your computer....

[yogib37 3]

yeah, I like AVG.. it just sits there quietly in the background and doesn't mess up your computer....

I like AVG also. I use it as my virus program.. but I paid for mine. I think it is good program and I feel like I should support the programers. It is steady as a rock. Never had a problem. Nortons forget cause that is a major Headache.

Yogi