Okay so I need a free antivirus that will get me rid of those nasty Trojan horses.

Viau · 07-26-2008, 05:31 PM

So yeah, I want the best free antivirus possible, I don't have any virus presently but I don't want to have any, my antivirus has just expired, had it free for a year, now the year is over.
What do you guys recommend?

tizzyloucat · 07-26-2008, 06:33 PM

I have used AVG Free for about 3 years but recently switched to Avast. AVG is a little slow, depending on how much you need to scan but it offers good protection. I have been very happy with Avast, but have only been using it for a couple of weeks.

**ThorXP** · 07-26-2008, 06:50 PM

To get Expert Help with malware removal:

I recommend that you read this article… ( "Simply, click on the links to be re-directed.)

"Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps";
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...oval-help.html

Please follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the
HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/

Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum;
not back here in this one.

When carrying out The 5 Steps,
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...oval-help.html

if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed.
However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/

where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can. .

Crespo PC Serv · 07-26-2008, 10:12 PM

there are a couple of anti virus programs u can use that are free.

AVG, Avira, Avast are a couple.

**justpassingby** · 07-26-2008, 10:34 PM

Hi Viau !

I'll move you to the general security section where you'll have better help with this question.

tizzyloucat and Crespo have already mentioned the 3 free antiviruses we usually advise here at TSF (Avira Antivir, AVG and Avast). I personnaly use Avira Antivir, it's very light on ressources and has never failed me. I installed Avast on my mom's computer because the messages it shows when it finds a virus are a little more user-friendly. I for myself will stick with Avira. On my own computer it detected a virus on an usb flash drive that hadn't been found by avast on another computer. Avira has one downside : it displays a nasty nag screen asking you to buy some non-free products each time it updates its virus definitions.

@ ThorXP : the OP mentioned in his first post that he didn't had any viruses, he's only asking advices about what antivirus is best.

Viau · 07-27-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by justpassingby

Hi Viau !

I'll move you to the general security section where you'll have better help with this question.

tizzyloucat and Crespo have already mentioned the 3 free antiviruses we usually advise here at TSF (Avira Antivir, AVG and Avast). I personnaly use Avira Antivir, it's very light on ressources and has never failed me. I installed Avast on my mom's computer because the messages it shows when it finds a virus are a little more user-friendly. I for myself will stick with Avira. On my own computer it detected a virus on an usb flash drive that hadn't been found by avast on another computer. Avira has one downside : it displays a nasty nag screen asking you to buy some non-free products each time it updates its virus definitions.

@ ThorXP : the OP mentioned in his first post that he didn't had any viruses, he's only asking advices about what antivirus is best.

thanks my friend will try that anti virus right now.

07-26-2008, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Viau Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 97 OS: Windows Xp Service Pack 2	Okay so I need a free antivirus that will get me rid of those nasty Trojan horses. So yeah, I want the best free antivirus possible, I don't have any virus presently but I don't want to have any, my antivirus has just expired, had it free for a year, now the year is over. What do you guys recommend? __________________ Thank you for giving me feedback if something I helped you with worked out.

07-26-2008, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
tizzyloucat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 24 OS: windows xp home sp2	Re: Okay so I need a free antivirus that will get me rid of those nasty Trojan horses I have used AVG Free for about 3 years but recently switched to Avast. AVG is a little slow, depending on how much you need to scan but it offers good protection. I have been very happy with Avast, but have only been using it for a couple of weeks.

07-26-2008, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ThorXP TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,568 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3, Kubuntu & Ubuntu 8.10	Re: Okay so I need a free antivirus that will get me rid of those nasty Trojan horses To get Expert Help with malware removal: I recommend that you read this article… ( "Simply, click on the links to be re-directed.) "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps"; http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...oval-help.html Please follow the instructions *very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum. http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/ Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not back here in this one. When carrying out The 5 Steps, http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...oval-help.html if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed. However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to HiJackThis Log Help Forum. http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/ where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds. Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.* . __________________ I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. *Heaven goes by favorites, If it didn't then your dog would get in first. Amen.*

07-26-2008, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crespo PC Serv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 86 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Okay so I need a free antivirus that will get me rid of those nasty Trojan horses there are a couple of anti virus programs u can use that are free. AVG, Avira, Avast are a couple.

07-26-2008, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
justpassingby Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,219 OS: XP Home SP3 / Ubuntu My System	Re: Okay so I need a free antivirus that will get me rid of those nasty Trojan horses Hi Viau ! I'll move you to the general security section where you'll have better help with this question. tizzyloucat and Crespo have already mentioned the 3 free antiviruses we usually advise here at TSF (Avira Antivir, AVG and Avast). I personnaly use Avira Antivir, it's very light on ressources and has never failed me. I installed Avast on my mom's computer because the messages it shows when it finds a virus are a little more user-friendly. I for myself will stick with Avira. On my own computer it detected a virus on an usb flash drive that hadn't been found by avast on another computer. Avira has one downside : it displays a nasty nag screen asking you to buy some non-free products each time it updates its virus definitions. @ ThorXP : the OP mentioned in his first post that he didn't had any viruses, he's only asking advices about what antivirus is best. __________________ Malware removal steps. Post your logs there and not here ! Posting system specs