Antivirus software

What is a good free antivirus program?

 

No suggestions?

 

Thanks for the reply! My Spyware software is taken care of, and I am using the default firewall that comes with the XP sp2 download. I was wondering about the antivirus because my McAfee software expired.

 

I would also recommend SpywareGuard which is a great addition to SpywareBlaster.

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So which one is the best for antivirus, and firewall? Thanks for the help guys.

 

Out of the free AntiVirus software I would choose Avast! Home Edition 4.6.665

And out of the free Firewall software I would choose ZoneAlarm Free 5.5.094.000

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Speaking of AV software, does anyone know what script blocking is, and do Avast and AVG have script blocking? I"m just asking because I'm seriously thinking of switching from Norton to either Avast or AVG, but am not sure about how thorough they are. Any comments appreciated.

 

D3m3nt3d,

Thanks. It sounds like AVG is the one to go with.

Star17,

Thanks for pointing out that script blocking program. Will it run OK alongside the other AV programs like AVG and Avast? This starts to get confusing deciding which one is best and which one works with which one......ahhhhh!!

 

Just when things were beginning to look clearer to me!

 

Great! Any suggestions on a firewall to top it all off with? Zone alarm or Sygate?

 

And Sygate?

 

I personally use Sygate....

 

I was thinking of using it, so thanks that's good to know. I'm specifically worried about online banking. Would the combo "Avast/Sygate/and the script blocker suggested by star17" be pretty good protection?

 

Then make sure you keep your spyware apps running also

I use Sygate Personal Firewall Pro and it works good with my antvirus Nod32. So far it passed all the online firewall tests and has some good options to it. It is also very stable on my computer.

controlmind