free antivirus check?

[Deleted User] · 13/07/08 - 20:46

hi,

i woke up this morning to find something which i believe to be a virus on my pc, can anyone recommend a free virus check? i found a good one somewhere before but ive lost the internet link to it.

thanks for any help

annette kurten · 13/07/08 - 20:49

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/

Gogfumble · 13/07/08 - 20:50

http://free.avg.com/

or

http://www.avira.com/en/downloads/

They both do very good, free versions.

FunkmasterT · 13/07/08 - 20:50

AVG is a good one, very popular.

Free 'trial' version available at http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-trial

Scuby · 13/07/08 - 21:31

AVG were good until they upgraded to AVG8, had to get rid of it as it corrupted my files, not the only one to have the problem.

Andy Carlton · 13/07/08 - 21:32

Kaspersky offer a complete virus scan.

www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

The freebie anti-virus programmes are very limited so i would definately purchase a full programme.

SteUK · 13/07/08 - 21:33

Avast? Always been fine for me.

peppi B · 13/07/08 - 21:39

http://avast.uk-s0ftware.com/?s=gouk&a=avastuk&gclid=COzZjPzbvZQCFQ9oQgodRjCHSw

This is the link to the Avast site. It is good, free, updates itself twice a day. I have used it for years and am virus free

[Deleted User] · 13/07/08 - 22:18

Andy Carlton wrote: »

Kaspersky offer a complete virus scan.

www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

The freebie anti-virus programmes are very limited so i would definately purchase a full programme.

You can also download a free trial version of Kapersky. Its the only thing that got rid of my trojan horse virus a couple of weeks ago.

ValLambert · 13/07/08 - 22:19

I've just uninstalled AVG it made our computer really slow when searching the net and some pages freeze.

[Deleted User] · 13/07/08 - 22:20

thanks everyone

[Deleted User] · 14/07/08 - 01:01

TrendMicro Housecall can do it online

Hypnos · 14/07/08 - 01:28

I use avg as my antivirus and also use spybot/spywareblaster. Also the forums at http://www.spywareinfo.com are excellent as there are people who will help you remove any malware etc from your pc

Andy Carlton · 14/07/08 - 01:32

fallen.angel wrote: »

You can also download a free trial version of Kapersky. Its the only thing that got rid of my trojan horse virus a couple of weeks ago.

It is an excellent anti-virus programme (one of the best i have used so far)

It is now avaliable in the UK from most good PC stores (including PC world for around £15)

I am amazed at how many PC users are still putting anti-virus security at the bottom of their lists by downloading freebies such as AVG/ Avast/Avira etc...which have very limited protection.

Anti-virus software is the main key for PC protection, and if you use a freebie - you may as well not use one at all because most FREE anti-virus software does not give FULL protection...and what protection it gives is very limited.

AVG 8 claims to protect against spyware - which is utter rubbish because it doesn't! (run a professional 'paid' anti-spyware programme with 'real time' protection and the results will be obvious)

What is £15 - £20 a year for a decent anti-virus programme?

Freebies are FREE for one reason...and one reason only. :rolleyes:

System · 14/07/08 - 02:15

I've been using Eset NOD32 for over 3 years now and it has never let me down. Very light on resources and doesn't slow my laptop down.

Online scanner and free 30 day trial here.

Lemonhunny · 14/07/08 - 07:57

cute chick wrote: »

I've been using Eset NOD32 for over 3 years now and it has never let me down. Very light on resources and doesn't slow my laptop down.

Online scanner and free 30 day trial here.

We do the mailshots for this anti-virus program through a local reseller.

It always gets a huge number of enquiries, particularly from schools and colleges. Can't comment on the number of sales they actually get of course, as we only pass the enquiry database back to them.

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