Best antivirus for windows 7 ultimate free download

[prasenjitp2012]

good

 

[phil22]

I don't trust free antivirus software, I always buy mine (Norton Internet Security).
However, for free ones I would go for either:

Microsoft Security Essentials: http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/mse.aspx

or Avast Antivirus Free: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

 

[Brett928S2]

NORTON PAID....MSE FREE

 

[Ultrametric]

I don't trust free antivirus software, I always buy mine (Norton Internet Security).
However, for free ones I would go for either:

Microsoft Security Essentials: http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/mse.aspx

or Avast Antivirus Free: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Get the idea out of your head that free software isn't good, that's just stupid. And wrong

 

[Brett928S2]

Get the idea out of your head that free software isn't good, that's just stupid. And wrong

Hi

My shops make a LOT of money from people who use FREE Antivirus software, when they come into my shops WITH free software AND VIRUSES...lol

All the best Brett

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Stay away from free use Norton

 

[SkyWalker1726]

+1 MSE

 

[crisan_tiberiu]

Best antivirus its the PC User dont open crap in the e-mails, watch out for porn sites, keep UAC enabeled and read before pressing "allow" )

 

[neo_classical]

Hi,
I use AVG free. Never had a problem with it. You can find it here:
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-AntiVirus-Free-2013/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?part=dl-avg_free_gb&subj=dl&tag=button
Try it! Also, if you use Firefox, try NoScript - great plug-in.
Microsoft Security Essentials should be an automatic update if memory serves me correctly, so do Windows Update on your computer (if you haven't already) and that should be there.
Cheers!

 

[rgd1101]

Why would you download it from anywhere other then from the source? Specifically, on cnet with all the crap-ware.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

 

[neo_classical]

Hi rgd1101,
AVG hosts the file on Cnet. Try clicking on the download option on AVG. I just skipped a step to help!

 

[JJ1217]

I use MSE in conjunction with Malwarebytes. By cleaning the registry of Malwarebytes it allows me to use the free 30 days continuously ^.^ lol

 

[sairasie]

I would suggest you to go with Comodo Internet Security! It will work out.
http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php

 

[sarahmsarah]

I recommend trying Unthreat Antivirus, it's not as well known as the other ones but after doing quite a bit of research I decided to try Unthreat and I couldn't be happier, it doesn't slow down my computer while scanning which is great. I totally recommend it.

 

[jaguarskx]

I use Avast! Free. I think over 4 - 5 years on 3 machines I got 1 or 2 viruses.

 

[JimmmmmmL]

I also thought free ones are useless. I then switched to AVG and it has encouraged me to go for the free ones.

 

[DeusAres]

Hi

My shops make a LOT of money from people who use FREE Antivirus software, when they come into my shops WITH free software AND VIRUSES...lol

All the best Brett

Those people usually aren't very bright. I've used free antivirus software for years. My computer is still running strong...as is every computer that I've ever installed free antivirus software on.

Stay away from free use Norton

Norton is a resource hog. There are plenty of free, light-weight antivirus programs out there that do a great job.

@OP

Microsoft Security Essentials is an excellent antivirus program. Like others have stated before, I use it in conjunction with Malwarebytes Antimalware. I'll link you to both. Here lately, I've been researching other free programs, but haven't really found any I like. Here's links to both programs...

MSE
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

MBAM
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Other decent options are Avast, Avira, AVG, and Comodo just to name a few.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/AV-TEST-Certification-Security-Essentials-Double-Failure-0-Day,20524.html < MSE FAILS 2 YEARS IN A ROW

Norton is a resource hog < NOT IN THE LAST 3 YEARS

 

[DeusAres]

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/AV-TEST-Certification-Security-Essentials-Double-Failure-0-Day,20524.html < MSE FAILS 2 YEARS IN A ROW

Norton is a resource hog < NOT IN THE LAST 3 YEARS

Never had a problem with MSE. Worked fine for me and has caught everything I've thrown at it. Although, it has caught a false positive before. However, that was due to a torrent. The best fool proof antivirus is common sense. Don't open emails from people you don't know. Don't go to sites or download from sites that your aren't familiar with or aren't credible. It's simple.

Any proof to back up Norton? Besides, the OP wants a free solution. Not some program that you pay to hold your hand.

@OP
Those other programs I listed are still viable options. In the meantime, I'll be researching more programs.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Norton is one of the lightest av's out there.

 

[DeusAres]

Hm, so far the only programs I'm liking are Avira and AVG. I would still highly suggest you use whichever antivirus you choose in conjunction with a malware cleaner such as Malwarebytes.

Good luck!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If you go the paid i would go with norton or gdata.

 

[DeusAres]

Norton is one of the lightest av's out there.

Assuming you are correct, Norton is a paid application. This doesn't help the OP.

 

[pcsworld]

I recommend MSE, have been using it for years, no problems. recently removed ransomware off friends computer which had paid Norton on it. Norton is a resource hog is an under statement. 😀

 

[The Stealthinator]

Out of searching for a weak finally i found avast Antivirus with KEYS.. here

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Enjoy!!!

Against the forum rules to post such a thing!