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Best AntiVirus Software
Neither interferes with K9 now.  Do not have more than one antivirus running at a time.
Free - Avast           download here
Paid - Kaspersky

Best Free Spyware
ublock                    download here for FireFox

Firewalls
Windows Firewall should be ON at all times unless your antivirus software comes with one.
If so, it will probably shut off Windows Firewall on its own.



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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #100 on: December 12, 2013, 05:22:32 AM »
what is SMADAV antivirus about?
Unnecessary.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #101 on: December 12, 2013, 05:24:54 AM »
Which anti virus is good for the ms surface?
It's ARM-based, so you're pretty much stuck relying on Microsoft's.  It's built in - just make sure to keep it updated!
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #102 on: December 19, 2013, 11:27:17 PM »
Does any1 know if Zonealarm free firewall is good? I have avast antivirus was thinking of adding as an extra precaution

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #103 on: December 29, 2013, 05:33:05 PM »
Does any1 know if Zonealarm free firewall is good? I have avast antivirus was thinking of adding as an extra precaution
Any1?

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #104 on: December 29, 2013, 07:03:39 PM »
Do you need another level of protection in addition to avast (internet protection) or is avast enough on it's own?
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #105 on: December 30, 2013, 12:56:39 AM »
Do you need another level of protection in addition to avast (internet protection) or is avast enough on it's own?
Avast is excellent, however, I found there are malware it doesn't always detect, so I have in addition Malwarebytes. There was a post for a free registration code... search...

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #106 on: December 30, 2013, 09:17:16 AM »
Any1?
Are you behind a router?
You don't really need a firewall if you have an AV.  If you want one, I'd recommend Comodo.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #107 on: December 30, 2013, 10:42:20 PM »
Should i get rid of microsoft security essentials before installing avast?

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #108 on: December 31, 2013, 01:07:40 AM »
Should i get rid of microsoft security essentials before installing avast?
I've had them on together without any issues. I don't even use Mic Sec Ess. Avast and Malewarebytes seems to do an excellent job.

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #109 on: January 01, 2014, 10:18:20 AM »
Should i get rid of microsoft security essentials before installing avast?
Yes.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #110 on: January 01, 2014, 10:37:11 AM »
td bank is giving a free year of mcafee

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #111 on: January 01, 2014, 11:56:47 AM »

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #112 on: February 03, 2014, 07:42:42 PM »
Ally bank is offering Webroot SecureAnywhere anti virus to their clients for free. I currently have Avast's free version. Any1 know if there's a reason to switch to Webroot, is it better?

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #113 on: February 05, 2014, 08:16:05 AM »
Ally bank is offering Webroot SecureAnywhere anti virus to their clients for free. I currently have Avast's free version. Any1 know if there's a reason to switch to Webroot, is it better?
Avast is better.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #114 on: February 05, 2014, 09:26:29 AM »

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #115 on: February 19, 2014, 10:08:40 PM »
Avast is only 30 days free? any permanent avast free?

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #116 on: February 19, 2014, 10:54:41 PM »

Avast is only 30 days free? any permanent avast free?
avast Has a free version and a paid version.

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #117 on: February 20, 2014, 09:42:59 AM »
Avast is only 30 days free? any permanent avast free?
It's 30 days if you dont register (name and email).  Registering is free.  Therefore, Avast = Free.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #118 on: May 07, 2014, 09:28:21 AM »
I have Avast and Malwarebytes but my machine is still running slow.  Is there another program that I should install to speed it up?

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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #119 on: May 07, 2014, 01:57:58 PM »
I have Avast and Malwarebytes but my machine is still running slow.  Is there another program that I should install to speed it up?

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