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Free anti virus recommendations?

Hi - can anyone recommend a free anti virus? I have used avast in the past but my freebie has expired and i cant seem to find a new one anywhere - help much appreciated!!
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  • Mobeer
    Mobeer Posts: 1,851 Forumite
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    Avast is free
  • Hi,

    I've been using MSE for some time now, and no problems with it.
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    if you are using the free version of avast, re-register it and you will get another year
    !!
    > . !!!! ----> .
  • Elmo1985
    Elmo1985 Posts: 380 Forumite
    doesnt seem to work? maybe ive already got a virus - going to look again - thanks guys n gals x
    Sealed Pot challenge" member #1342 Online Saver £60.00
    :mad:DEMONS :mad:: Lookagain £1358 // Debenhams £
    [STRIKE]767[/STRIKE] // Cap1 [STRIKE]£141.00[/STRIKE] // OD £800.00
    Official DFW Nerd #1385 - Proud to be dealing with my debt!
    Pay one debt 2012! £0 / £800

    :jBaby Girl born 25/09/11:j

  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    uninstall and reinstall it then
    !!
    > . !!!! ----> .
  • Can I be honest, If you are careful, use a good Browser Like Chrome or Mozilla, Avoid downloading freeware tools and do not visit "Dodgy" websites, you should remain virus free and won't need another cheap programme hogging your CPU. I occasionally clean my system out with Malware Bytes for free for anything that slips into my system and I'm ahppy with just that.
    £8/£96 for ToughMudder fee.
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    You'll be sorry
    !!
    > . !!!! ----> .
  • globalds
    globalds Posts: 9,431 Forumite
    I've started using this :
    http://www.immunet.com/main/index.html

    The free one is on the right of the page.

    It works alongside your own antivirus but is cloud based so works when on line ..No problems yet and I run Kaspersky.

    Seems a good idea as the first thing a virus will attempt to do is play around with your pc based antivirus.
  • closed wrote: »
    You'll be sorry


    Honestly, I've never used an Anti Virus in years and I've never been sorry yet. You do need to know what your doing though, and it can lead to trouble if you have friends or family staying over and they start using it for more than just Facebook.
    £8/£96 for ToughMudder fee.
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