Virus

What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...

I have three different computers running Windows OneCare.
In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware,
spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it.

You can try it FREE for 90 days.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"99XJ" wrote:

What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...

I would only recommend two: Avira AntiVir or Avast4.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

99XJ wrote:
> What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
> many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...

Good for you. I use and like Avast.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Install in Custom Installation and under Resident Protection, uncheck:
Internet Mail and Outlook/Exchange.

After you rid yourself of McAfee via Add/Remove, use this tool to get the
hidden crap off your system.

McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool:
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...e&type=TS&ia=1
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA



"99XJ" <rnwrede@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
> many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...
>
>

From: "99XJ" <rnwrede@yahoo.com>

| What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
| many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...
|

Take the advice of Bruce and/or PA Bear.
Forget about Windows OneCare. It has one of the worst track records in the anti virus
industry and what's worse (based upon your requirements) -- it is NOT free.

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Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Thanks every one!! Great help... I was afraid I would get tons of "off
topic" replies...



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From: "99XJ" <rnwrede@yahoo.com>

| What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
| many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...
|

Take the advice of Bruce and/or PA Bear.
Forget about Windows OneCare. It has one of the worst track records in the
anti virus
industry and what's worse (based upon your requirements) -- it is NOT free.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

On Tue, 20 May 2008 19:14:48 -0700, 99XJ wrote:

> What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
> many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...

If you decide to go with
Avira AntiVir® Personal - FREE Antivirus
http://www.free-av.com/
....you may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen'
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/dis...ntivir_nag.htm

On Tue, 20 May 2008 19:14:48 -0700, "99XJ" <rnwrede@yahoo.com> wrote:

>What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
>many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...
>

I use free Avast which gives audio and visual warning of INTENDED
nasty .

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> I have three different computers running Windows OneCare.
> In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware,
> spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it.
>
> You can try it FREE for 90 days.
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
>

Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

The OP asked for a free AV, not a POS like No Care.

Alias

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"99XJ" wrote:

What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...

On Tue, 20 May 2008 19:14:48 -0700, "99XJ" <rnwrede@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What is a good Free virus program? I've had it with McAfee, it uses way to
> many resources, and is getting too expensive for me...



Getting rid of McAfee is an excellent thing to do. Next to Norton,
it's probably the worst choice available. There are three free
antivirus programs with excellent reputations: Avast, Avira AntiVir,
and AVG. I use Avast on my XP machines and like it a lot.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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