Any free virus detectors out there??

Johnnyman88 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:33 PM

some stupid stuffs keep popping up on my laptop and i think its a virus. Any free trial ones that don't need credit card info and is able to search and delete bad files?? Help guys..

**sexy6chick** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyman88

some stupid stuffs keep popping up on my laptop and i think its a virus. Any free trial ones that don't need credit card info and is able to search and delete bad files?? Help guys..

Malwarebytes.org

SHIFT_13 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:41 PM

Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
anti virus downloads - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

take your pick. and you only pay NOTHING!! I have AVG and its free, scans my laptop every night at 715 and updates are free too. Can't beat that!

ffips · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 10:01 PM

avast.com

bake · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 10:22 PM

Avast is good stuff.

NCFronty · #6 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Malwarebytes it good and works great on getting rid of the "antivirus 2009 Virus" Malwarebytes.org (malware)
Bit Defender Total Security (which I have) has a free online scan as do some other softwares. Bit Defender free online scanner--> Free Online Virus Scan - BitDefender Online Scanner (antivirus & firewall)

I also use and like Trend Micro too --> Download Security Software from Trend Micro - Trend Micro USA

CounterSpy is quite good too, gives you 15 days free trial. --> Antispyware Software - Download a Free Trial of Counterspy - The Best Antispyware Software (spyware)

I have all of these and a ton of others. I have used most all of them on the market and have only kept a few. (I have my computer triple booted so I rotate through the softwares and find what works or doesn't, and what user interfaces and utilities I like)

smizwhiz · #7 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 11:34 PM

PC World Magazine's October issue did a review of 6 free anti-virus programs.

Avira AntiVir Personal came out on top
Alwil Avast Antivirus was 1 point behind in 2nd
AVG 8.5 Free was 5 points further back in 3rd
Microsoft Security Essentials was tied for 3rd

Stay away from PC Tools Antivirus Free Edition and Comodo Internet Security.

Madrafter · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 12:09 AM

I have used AVG for years and have had no issues

NCFronty · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by smizwhiz

PC World Magazine's October issue did a review of 6 free anti-virus programs.

Avira AntiVir Personal came out on top
Alwil Avast Antivirus was 1 point behind in 2nd
AVG 8.5 Free was 5 points further back in 3rd
Microsoft Security Essentials was tied for 3rd

Stay away from PC Tools Antivirus Free Edition and Comodo Internet Security.

Reviews like that are unfortunately a dime a dozen. None of them ever say the same software is top, unfortunately it has to with sponsorships and $ alot of the time. Thats why I have actually tried them all out ( have sources that I am able to get most anything). Many good ones out there like those you and others have suggested. Personally I don't care for AVG, I find it adequate at best.

grantypanties218 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 01:58 AM

how do i get rid of this damn nortel popup/virus