Best PC Security for free? (vanity)

[pillut48]

I had the free version of AVG on my computer but these past few days things started messing up all over the place (processes getting slower and slower, couldn't download, mouse right click stopped working, among others). Went online and followed the suggestion on one site to remove AVG, which worked! Everything is running blazing fast, no hiccups, mouse is working again.

Only problem is my computer isn't protected from viruses, malware, etc. Looking for a FREE product that works without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. Any recommendations, FReepers? TIA!

[Nateman]

Linux.

[Dogrobber]

dump windows, load linux and don’t have the same level of worries.

[ChuckHam]

Use Microsoft Security Essentials. Great program.

[LexRex in TN]

I haven’t used it yet, but I hear good things about Avast...looking to dump AVG myself.

[boomop1]

I use (not free) Trend Micro internet security you can get for a little over $20.00 for 3 computers per year. Ebay is one source.

[Lucky9teen]

Do a scan with http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Malwarebytes-AntiMalware/1186760019/1

It’s the best anti-malware software I know of.

AVG is what I use and have had no problems. Did you have the latest version?

[LibLieSlayer]

I have used AVG on 5 computers for at least as many years and they stay online 24/7/365. NEVER install the google toolbar and AVG will work fine. google toolbar, which installs by default when you install AVG, is where your problem was.

LLS

[pnh102]

If you are running a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows you should try their “Microsoft Security Essentials” program for free.

[ShadowAce]

[FromLori]

Microsoft has a free new one if you are running windows 7, vista, etc. they released I had problems with Avast too and took it off.

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

[diefree]

I dropped AVG awhile ago. Get Avista, it’s free and very reliable.

[Mr. Jazzy]

I have pulled AVG out of computers because they have let malicious software download and deploy.

AVAST is the best free antivirus software that I have used. It is very light on the memory usage and auto updates

For paid versions I prefer Kaspersky.

SpyBot Search & Destroy is excellent.

Malwarebytes is excellent, also.

[diefree]

Let me correct myself.

Get Avira (not Avista)

[backhoe]

Get A Mac!
/sarc...

This is free, and very good:

http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php

[astyanax]

I use AVG on all my boxes and have never had a problem.
Just install AVG and bypass the toolbars and other assorted items “packaged” with it.

[paulycy]

Comodo Firewall
AVAST! Home
Malwarebytes
Ad-Aware.
Spybot S&D

All Free. I use them and have no problems.

[conservativesister]

Is there a way to get rid of the google toolbar if you have it?

[BibChr]

Avast.

[papasmurf]

Get The Ultimate in Linux-Ubuntu Distributions.

Or

Get MS Security Essentials. It is a no frills A/V application, and offers the best protection (according to CNET and PC World) of the free ones, and it has a much smaller footprint, as well.