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    Jan 11, 2008, 09:32 AM
    Antivirus needed cheep or free
    What is the top of the line antivirus program out there and please don't say "NORTON"? Plus which one is free or cheep for all people to us and be safe on the net?
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    Jan 11, 2008, 10:17 AM
    I recommend AVG Free: AVG Free Advisor - Free antivirus and anti-spyware downloads
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    Jan 11, 2008, 10:19 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by XtinaS
    I recommend AVG Free: AVG Free Advisor - Free antivirus and anti-spyware downloads
    I have this one already but from other sources this one lacks it's job. Anything else?
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    Jan 11, 2008, 10:23 AM
    Avast: avast! antivirus software - computer virus, worm and Trojan protection by ALWIL Software

    I use AVG.
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    Jan 11, 2008, 11:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by NeedKarma
    Avast: avast! antivirus software - computer virus, worm and Trojan protection by ALWIL Software

    I use AVG.
    I will try this one out. What's better AVG or this one? If AVG then is there any others out there?
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    Jan 11, 2008, 11:22 AM
    Go to SAFE MODE with networking -- run a scan with these programs

    BitDefender Online Scanner - Free Online Virus Scan

    The home of Spybot-S&D!

    http://housecall.trendmicro.com/Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro USA

    Also use this program to get rid of junk

    Download CCleaner 2.03.532 - filehippo.com

    Download Latest Version Of Ccleaner and run it
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    Feb 16, 2008, 09:56 AM
    Avast is the best free AV software (my opinion).
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    Mar 6, 2008, 03:38 AM
    The best protection for your computer is a 3-tiered approach:
    [1] anti-spyware software [2] anti-virus software, and a [3] firewall
    [1] Latest Security News from the net: Latest list of Firewalls (use only one at at time)

    [2] Latest Latest list of Anti Virus programs (use only one at at time)

    [3] Latest Latest list of Anti Spyware removal tools
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    Mar 6, 2008, 03:44 AM
    I have no problems using a combination of AVG Free Edition and ZoneAlarm. I recently asked a question on this site about keeping ZoneAlarm since I started using AVG. I was advised to keep the ZoneAlarm because the two programs compliment each other.
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