Free Internet Security Software available?

Jason Geh · 05-15-2008, 11:53 PM

Hello,

I have been using AVG Free Edition for the past 3 or 4 years and it has done a great job. However, today, I've receive a notification that AVG is upgrading to a paid version 8.0.

Is there any other great free Internet Security Software out there? I'm using windows XP.

Jason Geh

dj_kiwi · 05-16-2008, 02:23 AM

Hi Jason, there are a number of free software packages available however I would recommend the following:

Avira Antivirus

Comodo Personal Firewall

If you go ahead and install, remember to uninstall AVG before installing Avira.

Good luck.

PS welcome to the forum

guiblum · 05-16-2008, 03:54 AM

Jason, if you want to stay with AVG you can download the free version of AVG 8 from http://free.grisoft.com/

**johnwill** · 05-16-2008, 08:02 AM

I'm using the free AVG 8.0 here, works fine.

Jason Geh · 05-16-2008, 12:42 PM

Normally AVG will automatically update the latest version. But today, I received a "pop up" that I can only use the existing 7.5 version till 31st May 2008. Let's see what happens after 31st. Thanks for the alternatives that you've given me.

Cheers!

**johnwill** · 05-16-2008, 06:26 PM

You have to go to the site and download the 8.0 package. FWIW, it apparently will automagically uninstall the 7.5 when you run the setup.

Jason Geh · 05-17-2008, 12:14 AM

Just to double check with you. So I have to download the version AVG 8.0 from this site?

http://free.grisoft.com/

**koala** · 05-17-2008, 12:47 AM

Correct. To save you navigating through the site, this is the direct link to the file - avg_free_stf_en_8_100a1295.exe

Download, install and reboot to complete.

dai · 05-17-2008, 12:47 AM

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...=dl&tag=button

**johnwill** · 05-17-2008, 02:23 PM

I like the direct link better, the www.download.com link is as slow as a snail!

dai · 05-17-2008, 04:58 PM

the whole internet is as slow as a snail here at present been like it for 3 days due to optus working on the fibre optic cables

Jason Geh · 05-18-2008, 12:09 AM

Thanks for the very useful info guys.

I will wait and see what happens on May 31st 2008. It might upgrade on it's own.

Am very cautious about downloading on the net, only will do it if I really have no choice.

Jason Geh

dans_mahajan · 05-18-2008, 12:35 AM

u can use kaspersky 6 or 7 it really helps a lot

**stressfreesoul** · 05-18-2008, 10:26 AM

Suppose I'd best update AVG then hadn't I?!

Jason Geh · 05-22-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi again,

I have a question. If i can download it for free at http://free.grisoft.com/
why AVG asking me to upgrade with a fee of US54.99 a year?

Below is the link they sent me...

http://campaign.grisoft.com/ww.speci...02a-free78cnv/

**koala** · 05-22-2008, 08:51 AM

The link they sent you is for the Pro upgrade, and there is also a link to the free upgrade at the bottom of the page. Click it and then click the Download button for 'AVG Free'.

Obviously they would prefer people to pay for the Pro version, but you don't have to if you're happy with the free service.

05-15-2008, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Geh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Free Internet Security Software available? Hello, I have been using AVG Free Edition for the past 3 or 4 years and it has done a great job. However, today, I've receive a notification that AVG is upgrading to a paid version 8.0. Is there any other great free Internet Security Software out there? I'm using windows XP. Jason Geh

05-16-2008, 02:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
dj_kiwi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Swansea - South Wales Posts: 189 OS: Vista Ultimate 32- WinXP Pro - Linux My System	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Hi Jason, there are a number of free software packages available however I would recommend the following: Avira Antivirus Comodo Personal Firewall If you go ahead and install, remember to uninstall AVG before installing Avira. Good luck. PS welcome to the forum __________________ Life has changed.. for the better :)

05-16-2008, 03:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
guiblum Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 102 OS: xp	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Jason, if you want to stay with AVG you can download the free version of AVG 8 from http://free.grisoft.com/

05-16-2008, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? I'm using the free AVG 8.0 here, works fine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-16-2008, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jason Geh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Normally AVG will automatically update the latest version. But today, I received a "pop up" that I can only use the existing 7.5 version till 31st May 2008. Let's see what happens after 31st. Thanks for the alternatives that you've given me. Cheers!

05-16-2008, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? You have to go to the site and download the 8.0 package. FWIW, it apparently will automagically uninstall the 7.5 when you run the setup. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-17-2008, 12:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason Geh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Just to double check with you. So I have to download the version AVG 8.0 from this site? http://free.grisoft.com/

05-17-2008, 12:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,342 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Correct. To save you navigating through the site, this is the direct link to the file - avg_free_stf_en_8_100a1295.exe Download, install and reboot to complete. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,588 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...=dl&tag=button __________________

05-17-2008, 02:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? I like the direct link better, the www.download.com link is as slow as a snail! __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-17-2008, 04:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,588 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? the whole internet is as slow as a snail here at present been like it for 3 days due to optus working on the fibre optic cables __________________

05-18-2008, 12:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jason Geh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Thanks for the very useful info guys. I will wait and see what happens on May 31st 2008. It might upgrade on it's own. Am very cautious about downloading on the net, only will do it if I really have no choice. Jason Geh

05-18-2008, 12:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
dans_mahajan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 OS: xp sp2	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? u can use kaspersky 6 or 7 it really helps a lot

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05-22-2008, 08:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jason Geh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? Hi again, I have a question. If i can download it for free at http://free.grisoft.com/ why AVG asking me to upgrade with a fee of US54.99 a year? Below is the link they sent me... http://campaign.grisoft.com/ww.speci...02a-free78cnv/ Last edited by koala; 05-22-2008 at 08:46 AM. Reason: fixed link. you used the IMG tags.

05-22-2008, 08:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,342 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Free Internet Security Software available? The link they sent you is for the Pro upgrade, and there is also a link to the free upgrade at the bottom of the page. Click it and then click the Download button for 'AVG Free'. Obviously they would prefer people to pay for the Pro version, but you don't have to if you're happy with the free service. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here