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  1. 15 May 2010 #1
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    Best Free Antivirus

    I had AVG free for a while but evidently it was insufficient for my computer because I got some viruses and had to completely restore my PC. I am wondering if there is a good antivirus that I won't have to pay for or if I am just dreaming and I need to buy one. Thanks in advance to all those who help.


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  2. 15 May 2010 #2
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    Re: Best Free Antivirus

    Best is very subjective. I can tell you what is thought of as best, by many members, free and easy to use

    Microsoft Security Essentials. In addition, it was made specifically for Windows.

    http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

    It has a small footprint and does not conflict with many other programs as some othe A/V

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    Re: Best Free Antivirus

    Quote Originally Posted by richc46 View Post
    Best is very subjective. I can tell you what is thought of as best, by many members, free and easy to use

    Microsoft Security Essentials. In addition, it was made specifically for Windows.

    http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

    It has a small footprint and does not conflict with many other programs as some othe A/V
    Ditto from a long time AVG user who switched to MSE when it first came out. Excellent advice.

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    Re: Best Free Antivirus

    Quote Originally Posted by rhlhamlet View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by richc46 View Post
    Best is very subjective. I can tell you what is thought of as best, by many members, free and easy to use

    Microsoft Security Essentials. In addition, it was made specifically for Windows.

    http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

    It has a small footprint and does not conflict with many other programs as some othe A/V
    Ditto from a long time AVG user who switched to MSE when it first came out. Excellent advice.

    Same exact thing here, switched from AVG to MSE, and agree 100%

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  5. 17 May 2010 #5
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    Re: Best Free Antivirus

    Thanks for all of the help guys! I really appreciate it

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