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Title: free internet security
Post by: cookie on Friday 08 August 08 21:33 BST (UK)

Hi

My comp is getting old and my internet security has just ran out.

Does anyone no of any free internet security i can download as i dont want to pay for a new subscription as i dont think my comp will last much longer.

Many thanks
cookie

Title: Re: free internet security
Post by: oldboysquidge on Friday 08 August 08 21:44 BST (UK)

AVG 8
I have found it really good

Title: Re: free internet security
Post by: RJ_Paton on Friday 08 August 08 22:03 BST (UK)

AVG is a good free anti virus program but it doesn't suit everybody
http://free.avg.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

You should also consider a firewall program Zonealarm is another long established free program
http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-Firewall-Windows-2000-XP-/3000-10435_4-10039884.html

another to consider is a-squared an anti malware scanner program from
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/

(the free one is about 3rd down the list)

Title: Re: free internet security
Post by: Gragareth on Saturday 09 August 08 17:24 BST (UK)

I've used free versions of AVG anti-virus, and Zone Alarm, and also Ad-aware.
This latter picks up spyware etc., see at  http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php 
Used all those for 5 years; no problems.  They are well regarded.  Have regular up-dates.             Gragareth.

Title: Re: free internet security
Post by: Mumsie2131 on Saturday 09 August 08 18:08 BST (UK)

Hi,
I've also used AVG (now 8) and Ad-aware for years and they have found problems and removed them.
I have also heard that 'avast' is very good.

Title: Re: free internet security
Post by: cookie on Monday 11 August 08 13:51 BST (UK)

Thanks everyone for the info.

Ive downloaded AVG and all seems ok.

Thanks again.

cookie