Which is the best free anti-virus software you are using?

@keval32 (1096)
India
October 30, 2010 4:23am CST
Hi there, I want to install a free anti-virus software with firewall, I want to ask you myLotters do you use free anti-virus software and if yes, tell me which software you are using? I have tried Quick Heal but I am not satisfied. Please recommend me the best free anti-virus software. Happy myLotting!
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4 responses
@shinu_86 (17)
• India
10 Nov 10
I am using Avira antivir for the past one year with absolutely no issues.It updates daily, has real time protection and system scans are quick as well.
@keval32 (1096)
• India
10 Nov 10
Thanks dear.
@IsisGreen (554)
30 Oct 10
I recommend going to CNET downloads and looking at their security software section. They have a list of the best and most popular for anti-virus, adware, spyware, etc. They test everything to make sure it's clean and not itself going to harm your computer. I hope that helps. Best, IsisGreen
@keval32 (1096)
• India
6 Nov 10
Thanks for that.
@owlwings (43907)
• Cambridge, England
30 Oct 10
The three top free AV softwares are AVG, Avira and Avast. I currently use Avast and find it very reliable. Not only does it update its definitions almost daily but it prevents websites that contain malware from opening. Along with any one of the above, I recommend that you install Zonealarm Free firewall. This is a very user-friendly firewall that is better than the Windows 7 firewall. It will make your computer 100% invisible to any outside attackers and will also warn when anything unknown or illegal attempts to 'phone home'. It can, of course, be configured to allow legitimate programs, such as updaters, to do their work.
@keval32 (1096)
• India
30 Oct 10
Oh, Thanks both of you dear. @Owlings I have already installed Zonealarm firewall, it is working fine. You both provided me nice information, right now I am having Microsoft Security Essential. It is working good, but what you say? Have you tried this?
@funkykid (441)
• India
30 Oct 10
I use Avira free antivirus software.it detets almost all the virus and tojans and alerts me.but it smetimes fails to clean them though.but alreting about the virus is the best part.after deteting even if it can't clean we can try some other tools to remove the virus or trojan.other free antivirus softwares wont do even detecting.So iam happy with Avira antvirus as of now :) and wuld strongly recommend it to you mate. Happy Mylotting :D
@keval32 (1096)
• India
30 Oct 10
Thanks dear.