Free Antivirus software

Hi,

I normally us free AVG antivirus software, but have taken it off recently to carry out some tests, would like some opinion on which is the better free antivirus software on the market in 2012

I've used Avast! for several years now on 4 PC's. Never had a complaint, but you have to put up with a daily announcement, in a female American voice, that it's been updated. No big deal, though.

In reply to a post by Felizdia:

Hi,

I normally us free AVG antivirus software, but have taken it off recently to carry out some tests, would like some opinion on which is the better free antivirus software on the market in 2012

Hi, I second the recommendation for FREE Avast! I have used it for about five years now.

Previously I used paid-for Symantec, which slowed my computer to a crawl.

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/avast.html

Also add to your arsenal�

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SuperAntiSpyware.html

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/malwarebytes.html

There's Avira and MSE as well as Avast mentioned. Check the reports and take your pick: http://www.av-comparatives.org/en/comparativesreview...

I tried Free Avast! for a while and was pretty impressed so moved up to the paid version on offer for a 2 year sub for the price of one. I can't fault it. It seems to slow the system a little while the updates arrive (daily and sometimes a couple of times a day with voice on confirmation as mentioned above) but otherwise it does the job and I like the control you have too.

Just my 10p's worth, hope it helps

Ron

Tbh, if I felt like paying I wouldn't go for any of the free ones. Kaspersky is much better.

In reply to a post by G3UZF:

I've used Avast! for several years now on 4 PC's. Never had a complaint, but you have to put up with a daily announcement, in a female American voice, that it's been updated. No big deal, though.

You can switch that off in the Settings.

In reply to a post by G3UZF:

but you have to put up with a daily announcement, in a female American voice, that it's been updated. No big deal, though.

I look forward to it, she sounds quite sexy

Commodo IS (free) definitely on a par with Kaspersky IS.

Comodo is an excellent choice, but like many of the free AV's watch for false positives.
Also, ensure that the installer interface is fully explored and that GeekBuddy and Comodo's DNS etc is not installed.