Best free AV s-ware?

FredW wrote:
> On Tue, 20 May 2008 06:53:58 +0100, "Gaz" <gazter.DeleteThis@msn.com> wrote:
>
>> David H. Lipman wrote:
>>> From: "MZB" <moo.DeleteThis@noway.prudigy.net>
>>>
>>>> I've read somewhere that Avira is excellent.
>>>>
>>> The free Avira AntiVir is an excellent replacement and is *better*
>>> than AVG.
>> Be aware though it uses absurd and outrageous statements in its pop up
>> adverts that follow antivirus updates.
>
> http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm
>
> (or use your firewall as described by VanguardLH)
>
I prefer Avast myself.But that's just me.The original skin that comes
with Avast isn't very attractive but you can download others.RH710

On 5/19/2008 9:29 PM, MZB after much thought,came up with this jewel:
> I have a Dell system with XP Home.
>
> I've used AVG for years and I've been satisfied. However, I will now have to
> upgrade to AVG 8.0 Free and I keep reading about lots of problems with it.
>
> I've read somewhere that Avira is excellent.
>
> Can someone confirm or suggest alternatives?
>
> Mel

I have used AVG in the past and was not impressed(I caught a nasty).
Then I switched to Avast(my connection got hosed one too many times
because of false-positives). Good thing I don't update all my systems at
the same time. Then I installed CA(it let another nasty in). Since
installing AntiVir-no problems (and I don't mind clicking an OK button
once a day for top-notch protection). I run David Lipman's MULTI_AV tool
once a month to make sure systems are clean.

I have a couple of questions for you. What security measures have you
taken so far? For example,have you turned off un-needed windows
services? I see you use Outlook Express,do you know about alternative
e-mail clients and browsers that are more secure then those supplied by
Microsoft? What AntiSpyware program(s) are you using now? Are you using
a router and/or firewall? Are you using any type of HIPS software?
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