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which free anti virus is better

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krisjr Original post #1
Jan 20, 2005 at 2:46 AM
hi,
I want to download a reliable free anti virus software.Could u enlighten me on the choices.I found AVG & Avast.Are there any more.If not then out of the two,which one is the best.plz also tell me if they have any compatibility issues etc with other softwares and branded ANTi virus softwares.

Regards
kris
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SmoothCriminal #2
Jan 20, 2005 at 9:09 AM
These might help u.. Search the Forum b4 posting new threads..

Best Free Antivurus

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krisjr #3
Jan 20, 2005 at 8:35 PM
Indyan said:
yeah..every week someone creats a new thread bout AV recomendations.

Best free AV:- Avaast(for home)
Best Overall AV:- Kaspersky Peraonal pro
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hi,
tx for the above mate.but i downloaded the set up file twice and its not working.I did that from their site itself.
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ujjwal #4
Jan 20, 2005 at 9:42 PM
What is the problem with the downloaded file? It could be corrupt, try to get an alternative download location by searching the file at www.filemirrors.com

I personally haven't tried Avast, but I use AVG and it is pretty fast and an efficient antivirus. Another populour free AV is Antivir PE ...
koolbluez
koolbluez #5
Jan 20, 2005 at 9:55 PM
This might help the AV seekers out

*www.anti-virus-software-review.com
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krisjr #6
Jan 21, 2005 at 1:58 AM
koolbluez said:
This might help the AV seekers out

*www.anti-virus-software-review.com
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well mate thats a cool reference for only paid Anti virus softwares.wat say.
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[sunZoje] #7
Jan 23, 2005 at 8:01 AM
try avast or avg......
keepin' it short..................
swatkat
swatkat #8
Jan 23, 2005 at 1:33 PM
Some of the available Free Antiviruses:-
AVG 7 Free
BitDefender 7 Free
AntiVir PE
Avast Home Edition
Handy Bits VirusScan
ClamWin
VCatch Basic.

BitDefender and AVG are the best Free AV.
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h4ck3r #9
Jan 24, 2005 at 2:07 PM
AVG is a hell of a nightmare for bad guys..get it keep your pc safe..

BTW I use McAfee 8.0 updated *
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ravimevcha #10
Jan 27, 2005 at 11:25 PM
AVG is the Best
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adorablesrini #12
Jan 28, 2005 at 11:24 AM
i say AVAST is the best!! No need to dowload it as it came in DIGIT CD of Jan2005.Just update it!!
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psappuin #13
Jan 28, 2005 at 11:22 PM
best antivirus

Use Avast as everybody says, but try for MACFEE if you wanna taste a good antivirus, its the best u can have for ur PC.
Amit
cooljeba
cooljeba #14
Jan 29, 2005 at 7:57 AM
Re: best antivirus

Indyan said:
psappuin said:
Use Avast as everybody says, but try for MACFEE if you wanna taste a good antivirus, its the best u can have for ur PC.
Amit
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lol..
it isnt anywhere near the best u can have for ur PC.
Try KAV.
But avasst is the best u can get for free.
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KAV is cool but it's too slow :(
i find avg cool as we have regular updates and it's light on the system too :D

..:: peace ::..
Jeba
drgrudge
drgrudge #15
Jan 31, 2005 at 12:15 PM
Hmm

JEba., KAV is light on system too, ya most of the AV takes time to check out for threats...also KAV has 3hr. update for definitions...

Check this site for Free AV guide...
*desmondp.host-dot.com/index.php?p=9
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atool #16
Jan 31, 2005 at 12:18 PM
Re: best antivirus

cooljeba said:
i find avg cool as we have regular updates and it's light on the system too :D

..:: peace ::..
Jeba
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i agree,,and i once in a week go for trend micro online check up too...
drgrudge
drgrudge #17
Jan 31, 2005 at 1:17 PM
Indyan said:
For once grudge is right. *www.cafe18.uni.cc/images/smilies/clap.gif
KAV is the best,and it has most frequent updates cycle of 3 hrs.*www.cafe18.uni.cc/images/smilies/snack.gif
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HMM, indy, dont know what prompted u to say this...

I say FF is better than opera becoz it really is, and also KAV is better than the rest so it is....

HAha indy, dont ever say like this that to a doctor! :twisted:
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indyeah #18
Jan 31, 2005 at 9:38 PM
lol

everyone seems to have their own likes and dislikes which is so very obvious. I use AntiVir PE...great, light and best for me :)
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khattam_ #19
Feb 14, 2005 at 11:12 PM
Zonealarm

Why doesn't anyone mention ZoneAlarm Security Suite. It prevents entry of virus in the first place with its firewall and Real-Time Scan. Moreover, it has quick updates.
The only thing i dont like about it is minor upgrades. I have to download the whole 16 Mb file each time i want to upgrade my firewall.
Guess what, i have free upgrades for 144 years. Thanks to crackers but I dont encourage anyone ro use cracks and illegal progs.
techno_funky
techno_funky #20
Feb 14, 2005 at 11:27 PM
ok i moved over from KAV ate my memory as usual
and had some updating problems
so got AVAST
and "iam loving it" CHAK DE!!!!
:D
parthbarot
parthbarot #21
Feb 15, 2005 at 12:53 AM
AVG Is the BEST
ashisharya
ashisharya #22
Mar 22, 2005 at 3:56 PM
Kasperesky is the BEST AV! It is not a resource hog application. Its virus encyclopedia is updated every hour.
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khattam_ #23
Mar 25, 2005 at 4:41 AM
What about Nod32?? Not free but..........
rachitboom2
rachitboom2 #24
Mar 25, 2005 at 9:44 AM
The best AV for free is => Avaast
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{MaX} #25
Mar 25, 2005 at 4:40 PM
Both Avast! and AVG are equally good for PERSONAL/HOME COMPUTERS.

But if your comp is a corporate/office machine or a server, use KASPERSKY ANTI VIRUS or McAFEE. Norton AV CORPORATE is also pretty good.

AntiVir is not up to the mark, at least that's my opinion.