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[Binch Lover]

I'm a tightwad so I don't really want to pay for anything. Is there anywhere I can get GOOD anti-virus and anti-spyware software. I know you get what you pay for, but still... any advice?? I had a year's free trial with some program called CA (I think) but that's finished now.

[Thunndarr]

Lots of people use AVG for their anti-virus, it's free.

For anti-spyware, Spybot and Ad-Aware are quite popular.

[spliff]

AVG free edition and spywaredoctor from a torrent w/ a crack.

[JustJohn]

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[wormholes101]

[bassexpander]

http://www.avast.com/cnt/download-avast-home.html

The Home version is free, and works very well. I've used it on multiple computers for years. I tried AVG, but the interface sux, and it doesn't clean every virus off unless you go back to the main site and download certain cleaner programs -- a huge minus.

AVAST doesn't do a scan as quickly, but it is memory-resident, and finds most stuff on its own. It also cleans viruses on its own.

[Binch Lover]

I installed AVG but it seems to make my computer crash when I do a scan.

I'll try the one bassexpander recommended.

[spliff]

[ulsanchris]

i prefer avast to avg but i haven't used either for a few years. a couple of years ago spybot search and destroy and adaware were considered good free anti spyware. nowadays that don't rate that well against the competition. I still use both of them. I would recommend either buying or illegally a top rated antivirus program. check out www.cnet.com for reviews.

[nobbyken]

There is a option on AVG after install, to run using only a little memory.
A common problem seems to be that after a few runs, it reverts back to using lots of memory and stalls the PC or at least stops you doing anything while runs.
It's a right pain.

[Thunndarr]

[bondjimbond]

On top of the spyware-removal software, I recommend some spyware prevention. Get SpywareBlaster (do a Google search). The free version requires you click the update button once in a while yourself instead of automatically, but it's worth it.

[gan]

if u school has a webportal then u can download v3 pro from it. it is quite effective

[cangel]

I think Avast is far superior to AVG, having used both. Although, Avast can be annoying when the sirens go off when it detects a virus. Also upon start up it says that it's been updated... Despite this, very good free software. For a non free program, I use Bit Dfender Total Security. It's awesome!

[JustJohn]