Best free internet security software
By android
@android (895)
September 22, 2008 8:29am CST
Does anyone know what the best free internet security software is?
Until recently I was using Mcafee but started having loads of problems so I had to change. I am now using Zonealarm firewall which I'm told is pretty good, anything has to be better than Windows firewall! I also have AVG antivirus, I've heard both good and bad things about it but it seems to be the no. 1 choice for free though it's detection rate is only about 85%. I have been told that Avir Antivirus is better, has anybody use this?
What are your recommendations?
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5 responses
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
22 Sep 08
I had a bad experience with AVG several months ago. I was a free member of it and all of a sudden I was failing to download their updates so I decided to find a new one and I found AVAST Antivirus. I think they are pretty new to the market and they also free editions so I gave it a try and they are very seamless in terms of laoding as they do not get too much of your PC resources. They also are very good in catching viruses online. It is almost immediate and cleaning has been that easy. As to firewalls I am currently using Sunbelt Personal Firewall they also are good and is always on the lookout when there are sudden changes in the software that is installed in my PC.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
23 Sep 08
Oh I guess I have a much faster processor that's why. I am currently on a core 2 duo processor and it works quite okay for me. BTW, I changed my firewall to COMODO I realized they have this free firewall called the COMODO firewall Pro and they offer it for free and they are as good as my past firewall which was on a 30 day trial only. While COMODO is offering the same functionality free for life.
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@Anchopy (1453)
• Paraguay
22 Sep 08
I'm using avast internet security.. is not free but as you already know, it's with a borrowed serial.. It's the best I've ever used and I have to worry about anything anymore.. I combine it with zonealarm and now my computer have full protection..
@coradpooh (31)
• Philippines
22 Sep 08
I have AVG antivirus before but I encountered a problem updating it so I changed it. I am currently using Avast antivirus, until now, it is still working fine and updates regularly.
@douchrti (176)
• United States
22 Sep 08
Alot of users are happy with AVG or Avast. I recommend you stay with the ZoneAlarm.
Or have you thought about a all-in-one?
Im happy with mine, I never thought Id say that but it works well.
Check out toptenreviews.com, I use them alot for research.
They have great reviews for AntiVirus, AntiSpyware and Firewalls.
Hope this helps.
@remorex007 (599)
• India
22 Sep 08
i'm using avg and some spybot and norton corporate 10.0 anti virus to my come to protect from virus and some more spy wares it was working best and good
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