Comments on: What is good anti-virus software for Window Vista?

By: RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]

RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM] — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:36:59 +0000

Hi drbubbles24,

You want to make sure you’re using an anti-virus program that will work well with your OS, so Microsoft actually put up some information to help you choose a program that will work with whichever Microsoft OS you have.

Check it out here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-vista.aspx.

Cheers,
Ron
Windows Outreach Team
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By: dubfrek

dubfrek — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:48:59 +0000

yep…nod32 is da best…its not heavy in the memory…doent slow down yur computer…in fact it has the best scanning speeds compared to other antiviruses…….but if ya looking for a free software…avast is wicked
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By: Jan S

Jan S — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:31:59 +0000

The best protection for your computer is installing an internet security program. I tested several and found ESET Smart Securisty the best.
http://www.eset.com/smartsecurity/

You can however protect your computer very well with free programs. I would not rely on just one program. Install a couple of programs that work very well together.
Here is a suggestion for you

Anti virus and firewall pro
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html

http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=contentBody;photoPromoMain&cdlPid=11012914
in combination with
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

Threatfire is an anti virus, that can be installed next to any other anti virus program on the same computer
http://www.threatfire.com/

This is a very good program, that completely runs in the background
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
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By: floorian

floorian — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:04:59 +0000

My preference goes with AVG too. If all you need is anti-virus and definition updates, their free version is perfect. I use it on any/all Windows machines I repair.

You can download it directly from their site, to be sure you get a clean copy. http://free.avg.com/

note: as you go through the screens to download it, they will try to sale you the full version, so just be sure to click the links for free AVG.
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http://free.avg.com/

By: Extra T.

Extra T. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:35:59 +0000

Avast!!
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By: jcattrall

jcattrall — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:59 +0000

I use AVG Free, the download is in my source. It’s pretty lightweight.
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http://fileblip.com/f5f61215/