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23-Oct-2007, 01:57 PM #1
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Hey Guys,

I've been checking out this site and theres loadsa good stuff and links for spyware and so on but i just realized since this a new pc i don't have any antivirus programs to check the spyware programs that i download which is the best in you guys opinions antivirus freeware? i used to use the trial nod32 with the clock stopped which seemed to work fine but i would appreciate a more experienced persons view as to which would be better for me!

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23-Oct-2007, 03:18 PM #2
I use AVG Free edition antivrius and I find it good.
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23-Oct-2007, 03:21 PM #3
Same as WK.I also use Avg free antispyware and spyware blaster,as well as Spybot.All free and I have never had a problem with any of them.
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23-Oct-2007, 04:27 PM #4
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i use avg7.5 free with comodo free friewall.
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23-Oct-2007, 04:28 PM #5
I use avira antivir, the free version doesn't update too well on some pc's but if it works alright then it's known to have high detection rates.

here's a list of anti-virus's http://www.av-comparatives.org/ click on comparatives on the website.
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