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Mk
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My antivirus is going to go out of subscription tomorrow for my PC. What free stuff should I get?
What's the Best Free Antivirus for My PC?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around recommendations for free antivirus software for personal computers, focusing on user experiences and preferences. Participants share various options they have used and their effectiveness in protecting against viruses.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions needing a free antivirus solution as their current subscription is expiring.
- Several participants recommend Avast, citing its features and low resource usage as advantages.
- Another participant shares their long-term positive experience with a German antivirus program called AntiVer.
- Multiple participants endorse AVG Free, highlighting its effectiveness and recommending it to others.
- One participant suggests an alternative option of obtaining a free 6-month subscription to Norton Antivirus through a specific download, although they express skepticism about Norton's effectiveness.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on a single best antivirus solution, as participants express varying preferences for Avast and AVG Free, while also introducing other options. The discussion remains unresolved regarding which antivirus is definitively the best choice.
Contextual Notes
Participants' recommendations are based on personal experiences and may depend on specific system configurations or user needs. There is no detailed discussion of the technical specifications or limitations of the antivirus programs mentioned.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals seeking free antivirus solutions for personal computers, particularly those interested in user experiences and recommendations from peers.
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PerennialII
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I've been using the home version of Avast (free) for a couple of years, lots of features, not a resource hog and been working well.
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Mk
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Good, cause I already got Avast, my friends recommended it to me. Thank you.
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PerennialII
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... "verifications" in both directions, cool 
!
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Mariko
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I use a German program called AntiVer- I have been using it for years and have never gotten a virus http://www.free-av.com/
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GluonZ
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AVG Free. Wonderful program.
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BryanP
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I'm also going to recommend Avast. I used that after PC as well.
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AVG Free is great
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slopedsideways
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AVG free is great, it's what I recommend to almost everyone.
Another option - If you download http://pack.google.com" , you get a free 6 month subscription to Norton Antivirus 2005. Though I'm not a firm believer in Norton's capabilities, if you are looking for a familiar name brand for youself or someone you know, it's an easy way to give piece of mind.
Another option - If you download http://pack.google.com" , you get a free 6 month subscription to Norton Antivirus 2005. Though I'm not a firm believer in Norton's capabilities, if you are looking for a familiar name brand for youself or someone you know, it's an easy way to give piece of mind.
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ranger
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I also recommend avast!
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brewnog
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One here for AVG Free.
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siddharth
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I recommend avast! as well.
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