Best free anti-virus program?

[jkats]

What's the best one available? I've heard AVG is good. Is there any better? Are these free programs as good as Nortons, McAfee, etc.?

 

[Mr N8]

I use AVG.

 

[imported_Strang]

I'm not sure how well it actually works, but I've used the web-based scanner at Trend Micro's page before. I don't have any AV software on my home comp and at work we use Trend. I know that I typically will use Symantec's page for researching viruses and finding removal info/tools.

 

[RossMAN]

We use a combination of AVG for FREE and NAV for $9

 

[saxophonoia]

AVG but I have also used Avast also

 

[Drakkon]

avg all the way

 

[VicodiN]

http://www.pandasoftware.com

Panda offers their Titanium product free to students...

 

[episodic]

2nd for Panda (also given free to IT pro's search for another Panda thread on this board)

 

[cKGunslinger]

Here's another vote for AVG Free Edition. Only problem I've had is the OE plugin, which I just disabled.

 

[13black]

I used AVG for a long time, but have switched to Avast. I personaly think Avast is better. The home version 4 is a free download. Avast home page

 

[xcript]

AVG

 

[EagleKeeper]

Do a search. This topic comes up 2-3 times every month.

 

[OLtimrNewbie]

I use AVG in my laptop Win 2000 Pro; use Trend Micro's PC-cillin on one desktop (app came with motherboard packaged disc) and pay for Trend Micro's Internet Security 2004 on the desktop I'm using at the moment. Personally I think Trend Micro is the best AV available at any cost. For free go with AVG.

 

[blazer78]

Norton and MAC

they work very well, my comp has never been damaged due to a virus. =)

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: xcript
AVG

 

[jojiboy]

I use Avast also.

 

[sodcha0s]

Avast here too.