Looking For Free AntiSpyware/AntiVirus?

Hi kids,

I bought my mom a laptop for her birthday. I'm looking for a free anti virus and anti spyware program. I have several on my computer, but when she uses it, she gets confused with all the things you have to block, allow, etc. Does anyone know of a good one?

Better search internet and you will get many free softwares.. here is the sample search for you.


http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=na...

If you want a free anti-virus I recommend in order of popularity, but please choose the right one for you (install only one):

1. AVG Free
a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)
b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses
Cons: low virus detection

2. Avast!
a. Real-time protection
b. It has an option to delete a virus once found
c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.
Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface

3. Avira AntiVir
a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG
b. It's cute umbrella icon
c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses
Cons: A very sluggish update

If you also want anti-spyware and I would recommend getting Ad-aware and Spybot Search and Destroy (they are also free).

Go to www.free.grisoft.com, and download the AVG antivirus suite

www.grisoft.com

Kaspersky's

free antivirus is prob AVG free edition and a good anti-spyware would be Ad-Aware Personal. Both can be found and downloaded from www.download.com

Go to www.download.com and download AVG Antivirus and AntiSpyware - FREE EDITIONS. There are full editions that you have to pay for but the free ones beat McAffee and Symantec for home use according to PC Magazine. Make sure you uninstall any existing trial ware antivirus.

AVG Free Edition is totally free, updates and scans automatically, and WORKS.

LUCK!

McAfee Avert Stinger

Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses.

http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-...

McAfee庐 VirusScan Plus 鈥?Special edition from AOL

Gives you the most comprehensive free set of safety tools available. We've partnered with a leading name in Internet security to deliver the essential protection you need:

* Virus protection guards your whole PC
* Spyware Protection blocks potentially unwanted programs
* Firewall helps keep hackers out

http://safety.aol.com/isc/BasicSecurity/

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 7.0.0.180

virus scanner and detection software from Kaspersky

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/K...

Trend Micro鈩?HouseCall is an application for checking whether your computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. HouseCall performs additional security checks to identify and fix vulnerabilities to prevent reinfection.

http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/

AVG Anti virus and McAfee virus scan are supposed to help a lot.check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8e... for more details.