best FREE security for my laptop?

NancySharon · 06-21-2007, 11:54 PM

laptop, new hard drive, windows xp and office 2003. My Norton expired and I was told not to use it any more because it interfers with too many other things. I was told there were excellent FREE security places that would protect from viruses that were just as good? any help? new to this forum and looking forward to assistance.

**koala** · 06-22-2007, 12:20 AM

http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...-products.html

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 06-22-2007, 12:20 AM

Avg anti-virus is a good free one

btw i googled nancy sharon and it said see died?

**Go The Power** · 06-22-2007, 01:54 AM

The links what Koala mentioned should help you.

My favorite antivirus is Avira Antivir

NancySharon · 06-22-2007, 05:01 AM

sorry new here....thanks

**Go The Power** · 06-22-2007, 05:03 AM

No need to say sorry, actually why are you saying sorry?

NancySharon · 06-22-2007, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

Avg anti-virus is a good free one

btw i googled nancy sharon and it said see died?

thank you...confused about where to type my responses; this is the second place I am trying. and as to your google on my name...ironic as it may be, I have been in such peril with no job for months, with no insurance and money, it seems to predict the direction my life is in.... thanks again for your assistance

**Go The Power** · 06-22-2007, 05:07 AM

We are always here to help at TSF
Any more questions just ask

NancySharon · 06-22-2007, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go The Power

We are always here to help at TSF
Any more questions just ask

thank you, i have several questions and will continue to do so

NancySharon · 06-22-2007, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go The Power

No need to say sorry, actually why are you saying sorry?

Was apologizing because I pushed button that game me that option and didn't realize that i sholdn't do that...just polite

NancySharon · 06-22-2007, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koala

http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...-products.html

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

thank you for information

NancySharon · 06-22-2007, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go The Power

The links what Koala mentioned should help you.

My favorite antivirus is Avira Antivir

thank you for the lead

SpySentinel · 06-24-2007, 05:05 PM

As Go The Power stated, Avira's AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic (Free) is great. Also a free firewall would be a good idea. Comodo Firewall Pro is a good free firewall to try.

**Go The Power** · 06-24-2007, 05:13 PM

I also use Comodo firewall and it is great it does the job well.

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