anti virus

[leprosy]

any of you know any good free anti virus software, i remember sombody mentioned it before but i forget what it was called. my norton subscription just expired and i think i have a virus so... yes

[ajmilton]

google is generally your friend :P

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=free+antivirus&btnG=Google+Search

the first page of results has all the recommendations i'd give for free antivirus: AVG, Clam, and TrendMicro.

[silverdemon]

I use Avast antivirus, free, uses little recources and it does the job.

btw, a few weeks ago there was also a thread about anti-virus programs, maybe look for that thread...

[Crimson Sky]

eTrust EZ Antivirus is another good one. Your ISP usually has these available for free download, so check their website.

[ajmilton]

yeah, that's a good point. most ISP's supply things like virus scanners. cheaper for them in the long run for the cost of the virus scan software over the cost of them hosting a botnet :P

[Scotty]

a-squared its good, and AVG i use both to be on the safe side as well as adware

if your willing to pay for a good one i reccomend NOD32

[DaveW]

AVG Antivirus.

100% detection rate and the lowest system drain i've ever seen on a product.

And it doesn't try to scare you left right and centre like Symantec products.

-Dave

[leprosy]

avg yeah i think that was the one thanks

EDIT: says something about registration numbers and sales numbers for avg im confused

[ajmilton]

avg has a free version and a paid version

the free version is for home use, paid is for corporate. just look for the "free virus scanner" or "home virus scanner" or something

[.Maleficus.]

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

[Zephik]

What are the benefits if you fork up the $$?

-SF

[leprosy]

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

awsome thanks

[nil8]

AVG free is the product I use.
Their paid version is probably some type of internal client/server model where the server downloads the updates and pushes to a client on a schedule.
That's just my assumption. I really have no idea.