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Free antivirus programs? Richard Fangnail 10-31-2005
Posted by Richard Fangnail on October 31, 2005, 2:11 pm
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Are there any free versions of AV software that are any good?

I just tried Symantec's and Trend Micros but they spent an abnormal(?)
amount of time before finishing. I only tried to scan four smaller
folder with the Trend.


Posted by NoNoBadDog! on October 31, 2005, 2:32 pm
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> Are there any free versions of AV software that are any good?
>
> I just tried Symantec's and Trend Micros but they spent an abnormal(?)
> amount of time before finishing. I only tried to scan four smaller
> folder with the Trend.
>
The adage "you get what you pay for" applies here.

Best advice: Stick with Norton (Symantec).

Bobby



Posted by TAJ Simmons on October 31, 2005, 4:44 pm
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AVG
http://www.grisoft.com


> Are there any free versions of AV software that are any good?
>
> I just tried Symantec's and Trend Micros but they spent an abnormal(?)
> amount of time before finishing. I only tried to scan four smaller
> folder with the Trend.
>



Posted by Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE on October 31, 2005, 7:54 pm
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> Are there any free versions of AV software that are any good?
>
> I just tried Symantec's and Trend Micros but they spent an abnormal(?)
> amount of time before finishing. I only tried to scan four smaller
> folder with the Trend.

Another I've seen recommended is Avast (www.avast.com).
I'm happy with AVG.

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