The best freeware antivirus

@icecubic (1845)
Indonesia
March 6, 2010 11:01am CST
I'm looking for freware antivirus today since i have a difficulties with my kaspersky antivirus. It can't be updated as the key is blocked. Are all of cracked antivirus can't be updated? can you suggest me what is the best or list of top free antivirus? Thanks for your share
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
6 Mar 10
The three best at the moment are Avira, Avast and AVG. I use Avast and am very happy with it. Before that I used AVG for many years. The only carp I have with Avast is that it updates sometimes twice a day (which is good, of course) but tells you in an irritating voice which I so far haven't discovered how to switch off.
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• United States
7 Mar 10
Go into Setting mode/Sound option.
• United States
14 Mar 10
I highly recommend AVG. They offer a paid version as well as a free version. My husband and I have used it for many years and have had no issues with it.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
I would suggest AVG which is a good one. AVAST is another good free anti virus. Both are capable to catch most viruses. Both are free. I have used both. I would add up Spybot search and destroy as an anti spyware. Be vigilant which site you browse into.
@___SKY___ (541)
• Hong Kong
8 Mar 10
Hi icecubic! I suggest to be use is AVG free edition and download free edition of malwarebytes these two are better if you looking freeware one. If you need kaspersky keys, tell me what version you have, Is it KIS or KAV and what version it is and i will find a key for you.. Happy Lotting!!!
• Indonesia
10 Mar 10
Dear icecubic, You can download and Install Avira AntiVir Personal -Free Antivirus.
@nangisha (3496)
• Indonesia
8 Mar 10
Hai Ice.... I am personally using avira, I think its the best. But before I use AVG which also Good if you updated every day.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
7 Mar 10
free antivirus softwares?mmh..avg i think is one of the best and popular but also avast and bitdefender normally are good solution to have antivirus for free on your pc!!Normally with these softwares your pc will be protected from the majority of threats on the net!!
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
7 Mar 10
Have you tried Comodo Interner Security? It is a free, full featured suite. The latest version, CIS 4.0 is to me even better because by default all unrecognised programs are run in the sandbox. This feature can be switched off, or the status of a program can be changed so that it will run outside the box. CIS gives the user the option to set up the security level. This gives us the chance to decide to allow or block certain programs from doing something, and either permanently or temporary. I like it ths way because for example at the highest level I can block a company from dissecting my computer system, and several programs from calling home.
• United States
7 Mar 10
Download Pc Tools ThreatFire. It works with your Anti virus program to prevent attacks BETTER than just an Anti Virus Program alone. It is now Free, Takes very little resource. Go to the site and read about it. I have been using it a long time and it works Very Well. A Must Have!
@ekimflow (121)
• United States
8 Mar 10
avast is one of the best and it's free!it update everyday and sometimes twice a day.it has picked up things that norton and Mcafee didn't!and there's avg which is also free.
@m1kong (70)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
For a free anti-virus I always suggest AVIRA anti-virus, it has a high detection rate, infact there are viruses that can detect by AVIRA that cannot be detected by some paid anti-virus, AVIRA has also less false positive detection, and last it is very light on system resources,so you can use it like it was never exist on your computer unlike some anti-virus that will make your computer crawl like a snail.
@nayaz1625 (131)
• Mauritius
6 Mar 10
If you have Windows 7 or vista, I suggest you go to microsoft site nad download its Microsoft Security Essentials. Unfortunately, it does not work on XP. It's totally free and very helpful. Updates are available almost everyday - you only have to allow automatic updates or you can do it manually. It removes viruses, worms, trojans and also malwares.
@hofferp (4734)
• United States
7 Mar 10
I was using AVG and a Lavasoft product (the name slips my mind), but a friend of mine, who is an IT guy, suggested I switch to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spybot Search and Destroy. I made the switch and haven't had any problems. (You have to remember to update the software at least once a week with the free version, but that's no problem.)
• Canada
7 Mar 10
I Use AVG Its is really Good Anti-virius Software
@urbandekay (18278)
6 Mar 10
Best at the moment? Avira. Also use spybot and ccleaner all the best urban
@dante_off (607)
• India
6 Mar 10
See the best antivirus for domestic use as per me is Avast 4.8 Professional or the Home Edition. Its not exactly free, but you can find its key easily and besides its key is not blocked, so you can update regularly. Although the protection is basic, its quite useful for domestic use, and pretty satisfactory with freeware tag. Enjoy it! ~cheerio~
@voldrox (7191)
• India
6 Mar 10
yes kaspersky antivirus get blocked if you are using an illegal key code, i have used it too .. well if you are looking for a good freeware antivirus i would recommend you have avast free edition, it is free, good and effective.
@slovenc1 (2089)
• Slovenia
6 Mar 10
Most people will tell you that avast is the best free or even the best antivirus ever so you cant miss if you use it. I prefer norton but who knows which one is the best. But you can always find a working antivirus that is ubdatable just read the comments and instructions of torrents.
@kaylachan (57716)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Mar 10
Currently I'm using AVG free eddition. And I couldn't be happier. Unlike other anti-virous programs AVG doesn't clog up my computer's resources and actually keeps it performing to its maxum. and yes, its free. Believe me I can't afford to pay for anti-virous even if the payment is anual.