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free internet security
« 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
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Re: free internet security
« Reply #1 on: Friday 08 August 08 21:44 BST (UK) »
AVG 8
I have found it really good
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Re: free internet security
« Reply #2 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)

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Re: free internet security
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: free internet security
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: free internet security
« Reply #5 on: Monday 11 August 08 13:51 BST (UK) »
Thanks everyone for the info.

Ive downloaded AVG and all seems ok.

Thanks again.

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