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Old March 17th, 2011, 06:07 AM
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Hi whats the best free antivirus software you use on your pc can anyone reccommend ? dont mind if it scans slow etc just want it to be good and do its job protect my pc
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Your best strategy is good surfing habits and whatnot, but I'm sure you don't want to hear it.

AVG or Avast! are both pretty good free AV programs.
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Microsoft's Security Essentials is really good--I'd give that a try.
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I prefer Avast! when I'm on Windows.
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Avast is the one you can prefer
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Hello,
Yes avast and AVG both are very good but as i know free version cannot fully protect your computer. they stop many virus but not all. so please install any full version antivirus it will keep safe your computer from all things.

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Yes avast and AVG both are very good but as i know free version cannot fully protect your computer. they stop many virus but not all. so please install any full version antivirus it will keep safe your computer from all things.

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lol I never buy anymore, AVG,Advast CCleaner, there are many very good open source software.
And like the OLDMAN... (Dngrsone) said good surfing habits (no porn for you! )
will keep your computer healthy and your libido up
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Really no reason to buy anymore. Most purchase products are scams and bullies anyway.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a pretty damn good little scanner these days, too, and very light on resources.
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AVG Free best anti virus. But currently i am using avast this is perfect..
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Old February 20th, 2012, 02:45 AM
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If you have window 7 Operating system installed in your system than the best option for you is microsoft security essentials..It ois best and free software which you need to download just once and than it will automatically scan your system..
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Avast is the best antivirus protection software i ever used..it provides best worm and virus protection....
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There are many free antivirus available like avast, avira, AVG, Nod32 etc.
But if you really want a Virus Removal software that may protect your system from various infection, then buy the one kaspersky or mcafee by spending couple of bucks.
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