Free Anti-Virus software from AVG
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I always like to let people know about good free software. The AVG Anti-virus package from Grisoft (www.grisoft.com) is very good and completely free. I use it on all my home computers and it has never failed me. Here is a direct link to the free version.
Totally free for non-commercial use. Rates for commercial licenses are very reasonable. This is an important note, because I still see AVG distributors trying to sell the software for normal household use. There's no need to pay if you are using the software for home use. It's free. If you have trouble finding the correct place to download the free version on the Grisoft website, please leave a comment here and I will post detailed instructions.
Unfortunately for Grisoft, someone appears to be camping on the www.avg.com domain... That is always irritating.
Other inexpensive anti-virus options available include web-based scanners. I advise you strongly against depending on the web-based services to protect you. In a pinch, they can help you detect a virus or other malicious program, but you need something (like AVG) that provides real-time scanning and disinfection to keep your system safe. Here is a short list of web-based services.
- Housecall - from TrendMicro
- Online scan from F-Secure Removes viruses, not malcious code (aka malware)
- Don't use the Norton's Security Check. It sucks.
- McAfee FreeScan. From a recognized name. I used McAfee to disinfect the first virus I ever contracted on my 286AT... The Jerusalem B virus. Ahhh the memories.
13 Comments:
I heard about AVG free abti virus protection just recently as a result of my subscription to norton expiring, As I don't have a lot of cash right now, I'm prepared to give this a go.
Installed AVG on your advice. I can't believe it's free. Works fine as far as I can tell...
I can't believe I've been paying for Norton AV for so long.
How do I find the free version? Where is it?
I'll add a direct link.
hi
im new to dsl and went to wal-mart for antivirus softwear
dept manager said try avg.com and use free download so i did thanks to all 10 trjan horses found and healed
My Norton just ran out. I was given this lead by a young clerk at an Office Max store. The management would probably not be too happy.
I am new to computers, having had a webtv--which I love--for six years. I am going to attempt to install the AVG myself as soon as I send this.
Thank you for everything.
i have come on to your site and im trying to find the download link for free avg, all i can find is a free download but only for thirty days and im not sure if it's for windows xp home edition, can you please help me......thanks alot and your doing a great job here lots of people really appreciate this
I've edited the link above to be even more direct.
It is http://free.grisoft.com/
i really have big problem with respect to viruses and i'm searching an efficient anti-virus. I can't beleive there still free in this world..
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everytime i download the avg antivirus program when i go to install it it says some files are corrupt re-download a fresh copy it is always the same. don email@addressdeletedtosaveyoufromspam thanks
This is a senior citizen trying to decipher all the Goggle-de-goop on the AVG web site.
Could you please forward your instructions on how to sign up and download the "Free AVG Anti-Virus software?
I'd love to, but without your email address, I'm not sure how I can help.
Feel free to email me directly... gsenechal@gmail.com
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