Need (free) Anti-Virus Software

[dr_roberts49]

I recently upgraded the cpu and mobo on my computer, and added 2 sticks of Corsair DDR3200. Last night, I upgraded to Windows XP Pro. Everything works fine, but I did discover that my Norton SystemWorks 2000 will not work with my new OS. XP told me it wouldn't when I had it scan my system prior to upgrading, so I removed it.

Needless to say, I've taken a big hit in the wallet. I also paid tuition for my 2 college bound teenagers. Is there a good FREE antivirus program, or should I just bite the bullet and buy a program? I feel pretty vunerable right now, without some form of protection.

Thanking all in advance

Robert

hey dr_roberts49


i use this on my server

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php


updates itself everynight and scans every night. will also check emails too

[amdkt7]

Second that on AVG from Grisoft... seems to work well, though the free edition does not update very often, once a month I think.

[woodbutcher]

I second that.
I personally use Norton but have heard good things about AVG.
Trendmicro has a on-line scan that works well if you have problems as well.

http://www.trendmicro.com/en/home/us/enterprise.htm

WB

EDIT, I THIRD that then

Originally posted by amdkt7
Second that on AVG from Grisoft... seems to work well, though the free edition does not update very often, once a month I think.

actually if you go into the settings, you can change the options to update the database after a certain amount of days

[thePh@r@oh]

AVG all the way it works very well.

[dr_roberts49]

WOW! Thanks for the fast feedback. I'll check it out! Looks like I'll be staying home today, my 12 year-old is sick. Nothing serious. She can watch cartoons, and Dad gets to play on his computer

Robert

[dr_roberts49]

I just went to their website, and they mention (in red) that it can't be installed on any network environment. I have a home peer-to-peer network, using Linksys. Both wired and wireless. Can I still use this app?

Robert

[amdkt7]

It will still work, but you are expected to pay for it.

[dr_roberts49]

Understood.

Robert