Free Antivirus Thread poster: Jean-Pierre Artigau (X)
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Jean-Pierre Artigau (X)
Canada
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Hello
What would be the best free antivirus for Windows 7 Professional? Is it as good as the ones you have to buy?
Thank you.
Jean-Pierre
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Hi Jean-Pierre,
I would recommend Panda (http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/#!/cloud-antivirus-pro-edition) as a lightweight, user-friendly and comprehensive solution. I have tried quite a few free and paid antivirus programs in the past and found this one to be the best by far.
Of course, it will depend on you specific needs... good luck on your s... See more Hi Jean-Pierre,
I would recommend Panda (http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/#!/cloud-antivirus-pro-edition) as a lightweight, user-friendly and comprehensive solution. I have tried quite a few free and paid antivirus programs in the past and found this one to be the best by far.
Of course, it will depend on you specific needs... good luck on your search! ▲ Collapse
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Jean-Pierre Artigau (X)
Canada
Local time: 09:25
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TOPIC STARTER
Thank you Talita, I no longer expected an anwser.
Jean-Pierre
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Nicole Schnell 
United States
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In memoriam | Here is another one | Sep 14, 2013 |
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
This one was personally recommended by the IT department of ProZ.com, and I have been using it ever since. Take advantage of the daily automatic updates!
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Hedwig Spitzer (X)
Peru
French to Spanish
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Free, simple and powerful, it doesn't slowdown the computer (PC or Desktop).
I've been using it for years now without any problem: http://www.avast.com/en-us/index
Cheers!
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ATIL KAYHAN
Türkiye
Local time: 17:25
Member (2007)
Turkish to English
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| Avira Free Antivirus | Sep 14, 2013 |
I have been using Avira Free Antivirus for some time now.
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus
This is a pretty useful program. As far as I can remember, I picked this one based on the recommendations of Consumer Reports. I usually trust Consumer Reports. Here is what they say:
"Avira was the most effective in this category at detecting malwar... See more I have been using Avira Free Antivirus for some time now.
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus
This is a pretty useful program. As far as I can remember, I picked this one based on the recommendations of Consumer Reports. I usually trust Consumer Reports. Here is what they say:
"Avira was the most effective in this category at detecting malware in files. It’s easy to use and was efficient at managing resources. It includes a way to recover when malware stops your computer from booting. Avira also has a full suite with more features, at a price."
Just about the only thing that annoys me about this one is a window that pops up reminding me about the paid edition. Of course, I just ignore it. ▲ Collapse
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inkweaver
Germany
Local time: 15:25
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ATIL KAYHAN wrote:
I have been using Avira Free Antivirus for some time now.
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus
This is a pretty useful program. As far as I can remember, I picked this one based on the recommendations of Consumer Reports. I usually trust Consumer Reports. Here is what they say:
"Avira was the most effective in this category at detecting malware in files. It’s easy to use and was efficient at managing resources. It includes a way to recover when malware stops your computer from booting. Avira also has a full suite with more features, at a price."
Just about the only thing that annoys me about this one is a window that pops up reminding me about the paid edition. Of course, I just ignore it.
I have been using Avira for a few years, first the free version, then I upgraded to the paid version (for 3 computers) which I have been using for about 3 years now.
It was recommended by an IT expert during a computer training which I attended years ago.
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Ty Kendall
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:25
Hebrew to English
| Paid vs Free | Sep 14, 2013 |
From what I've read there really is little to no difference between the paid and free anti-virus programs. The paid ones probably include "extras" like online backup, storage and PC tune-ups (I had these with my last paid one and NEVER used them). So if all you want is an anti-virus with none of the frills, I'd go for a free one.
[Edited at 2013-09-14 09:14 GMT]
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Jean-Pierre Artigau (X)
Canada
Local time: 09:25
English to French
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TOPIC STARTER | Thank you everyone | Sep 14, 2013 |
All the information is really useful.
Jean-Pierre
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Claudio LR
Local time: 15:25
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I have tried several free and paid ones, but for me the best is Microsoft's own antivirus: windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download (now integrated by default in Windows 8). Free, light, effective.
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Jean-Pierre Artigau (X)
Canada
Local time: 09:25
English to French
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TOPIC STARTER | System refusing to download the antivirus programs | Sep 14, 2013 |
I've tried to download every free virus that you suggested (Microsoft, AVAST, Avira, Malwarebytes and Panda Cloud). Every time the download ended with a message saying something like: "this program contained a virus and has been suppressed". Which is all the more surprising since I had to remove NOD 32 and I am supposed to have no antivirus now!
Hence I think the problem comes from my own computer.
Any suggestions for the next steps?
Jean-Pierre
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Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 06:25
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In memoriam | @ Jean-Pierre | Sep 15, 2013 |
After the most recent update for my Windows Security Essentials, MalwareBytes found a virus during my weekly scan. After doing some research, it turned out to be some program bit that tracks your computer to be able to send regular updates for your antivirus program. I forgot its name, something with "Pop". Other antivirus programs will identify it as malware.
Edited for typo
[Edited at 2013-09-15 00:01 GMT]
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DZiW (X)
Ukraine
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