PC Security

[Florence Fennel]

Boring, I know - but I've always paid for PC security, but I'm told I can get it for free and now is the time as I have a new PC. Before I start trawling, can anyone recommend please?

[noviceveggrower]

Hi,
Just asked OH. We have AVG and that's free. If you go on site it may say down load the pay for one but the free one covers everything. A computer guy pointed us to AVG as he used it on his computers.

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks NVG, I was looking at that last night, but lacked confidence

[Alison]

I'm currently using a combination of AVG and Zonealarm, both of which are free. Seem to remember Avast does pretty much the same as AVG.

[two brews]

I have used AVG free for a few years now without any problems.

[veggiechicken]

I use Avast - free. Does the job, no problems

[Greenleaves]

AVG here as well, just make sure you keep the virus definitions up to date as some free versions require you to do it manually

[WendyC]

I use Avast - free. Does the job, no problems

And me! Works just fine.

[arpoet]

Microsoft Security Essentials is also free and came top in a WHICH test last year. I use it.

[Bill HH]

I have windows defender on mine it comes with windows, is that not an anti virus prog?

[Kristen]

I use AVG. Seem to think?? that every time I download the updates there are tick boxes for the Paid For Version (which it is important to untick, unless you want the extra features) and tick boxes for other add-ons - toolbars and the like - which, if ticked, will introduce potentially unwanted clobber.

Its "free" but they still have to make a living, of course, so Buyer Beware.

[Martin H]

Microsoft Security Essentials is also free and came top in a WHICH test last year. I use it.

Me too. I have used AVG and AVAST in the past but they seem redundant now that MSE comes with Windows.

I also use that scottie dog, WinPatrol Free Edition, to trap any updates to startup settings etc and to bark at anything out of the ordinary.

All of this stuff is set up for me by Mrs H, she's the tech expert of the household nowadays.

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks All, you're very helpful

[Florence Fennel]

Oh my - I've tried to install MSE and it's now doing all kinds of strange things! Better get son on the case on Sunday!

[Feral007]

Ooops! I use Avast as well. AVG wouldn't let us download free for some reason, but when you go through avast it's the same, but easier.