Best Free Antivirus/spyware/adware/etc

[munsterpoo]

What free software do you use to protect your computer?

I really don't feel like spending $50 for Norton... I hate Norton, but some of my free stuff isn't quite doing the trick.

Post some recommendations for free computer protection!

[Tom]

Honestly I have a 5 year old computer that never once received a virus. You just got to be smart about what you do.

Here's a couple recommendations though, I use these a lot when pirating :rolleyes:

Online scanner, even detects viruses considered to be 'FUD' (fully undetectable): [Only registered and activated users can see links]
Malwarebytes local scanner: [Only registered and activated users can see links]

[j03]

If you are using Windows, you can get a free one that is probably the best available called Microsoft Security Essentials. Comes free with Windows Updates.

[zxzero]

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[Ronith]

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[Kristin]

AVG is one of the best free ones you can get. :D

[munsterpoo]

Thanks for the feedback!

My wife's debit card was frozen for suspicious activity, some website tried to charge her for something, so this ones not my fault! I had a keylogger years ago, but I think this was just my wife purchasing something from a fishy website.

[Solgaleo]

AVG is pretty good!

I, personally, have used Avast. No problems yet C:

And, for the love of god, NEVER GIVE INTO NORTON :C

[Daviid]

I use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware the free version is enough for me

[Spurs]

I use Avast! because AVG kept saying Neo-related programs were viruses and wasn't letting me use them. It's blocked most threats I've received so I'd recommend either Avast! or AVG. :)

[jongeh]

I use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware the free version is enough for me

I agree, this is by far the best.

[Sigh4]

AVG, Avast, and Microsoft Security Essentials are all the good ones. I personally use MSE, no problems at all.

[Bot]

Avira is the best, no doubt. Also get CCleaner, MalwareBytes.

[Shawn]

I use Sophos for Mac

[DarkByte]

I went to the libary , clicked there antivirus (kaspersky) pressed help > about and got a "1000 machine license key"

I have never needed a antivirus key since.

[Bounty]

Kaspersky is the best, but isnt free.

[Emiley]

I use AVG, glad to see I am not the only one who uses it lol.
Many people talk trash about AVG.

[fairydust201]

i use Kaspersky love it ^_^ but its expensive But worth it . . it blocks the virus & the page its on XD

[metaldroga]

ESET NOD 32 is the best ^-^ & Avast Antivirus!

[razkull]

Avg is great :)

[beerandgaming]

Had Kaspersky but didnt like the slowdown from it to be honest..

Ive found MalwareBytes and Microsoft Security Essentials to be great and more than enough, if you have both though make sure to turn off the active monitoring on atleast one

[F.B.I]

the best antivirus avira but u can found the key for avira in google :

but the Microsoft Security Essentials not
enough

[M.V.P]

I've heard the free ones ( avast and AVG) do a better job than norton
Kasperkey and McAfee are a complete and utter waste of money.

[TinCan]

Good: Avast and Malwarebytes. Panda Cloud is apparently even better, according to PCMag, or PCWorld I think it was.

Mediocre: AVG

BS: Norton - I hate Norton, its stupid and useless.