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#731042 6th Oct 2012 4:29pm
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Hi guys anyone recommend a free anti virus download that is easy to install and use . thanks


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Avira

Just follow the instructions onscreen to install and untick all the "add toolbar" type addons.

Malwarebytes (anti malware) is a good as a backup to run once a week to make sure anything that has been missed is opened and checked again

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ive used avast for years


cos i'm that kinda guy...
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I currently have a free 30 day trial of norton that is due to expire in a couple of days. do i need to uninstall norton before installing new one ? sorry but i am a bit thick when it comes to stuff like this .


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Im a sliver Surfer and have always used the FREE AVG program.
It's a good job for ME.

Get it here http://free.avg.com/gb-en/homepage

Good luck

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Originally Posted by johncon
Hi guys anyone recommend a free anti virus downAload that is easy to install and use . thanks
AVAST .....its very efficent, rare i get trojans and worms now i was always getting them with the other freebies.

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I,ve also used Avast for years. Make sure you completly remove Norton from your computer or it will cause you problems.

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Originally Posted by Raven61
I,ve also used Avast for years. Make sure you completly remove Norton from your computer or it will cause you problems.

do i remove norton before download ?


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yes make sure it is all removed including any toolbars it has installed

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I,ve also used Avast for years. Make sure you completly remove Norton from your computer or it will cause you problems.

do i remove norton before download ?

Yes.

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Avast is the best one i have had been using it for years now

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Like eggandchips , raven & allundra I've used Avast! for years & never had any problems .

Remove every trace of Norton before installing a new anti virus .

A quick scan with Malwarebytes every week or so won't do any harm either .

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Originally Posted by zigzagwanderer
Like eggandchips , raven & allundra I've used Avast! for years & never had any problems.
A quick scan with Malwarebytes every week or so won't do any harm either.

Ditto, I used to use AVG but it started playing so I followed similar advice on a similar thread last year ditched AVG and installed AVAST, not looked back since.....

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Thanks for the advise guys will sort it tomorrow !


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Check who you bank with, you may get free anti-virus protection. I'm with Barclays and have had Kaspersky free for the last 2years as a customer with a basic account. Can't complain at something for nothing :-)

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