What free antivirus / malware / security programs are there?
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, I have recently added superantispyware and Malwarebytes. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans Hackers etc. I have just upgraded to AVG free 8.5 and all seems good so far. Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from http://www.download.com/ I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly.
There are numerous programs that you could use to protect you PC. I would recommend “Avast” anti-virus. It’s free and highly recommended by many. Also look at AVG anti-virus free. It is another excellent program. Malwarebytes Anti-malware is another excellent program that you can use. It is also free and is highly recommended. I suggest you do a “Google” search under the heading of Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware. There are many good programs available for free that do as good a job, if not better, than some you pay for. Whatever you find, do a search under the product name and read user reviews as well as reviews by reputable sources. This is from an anti-virus review page: What to Look for in Antivirus Software All antivirus software is not created equal. Like any other category of consumer goods, it has its good, its bad and its mediocre. The choices are broad and wide. Software offerings from around the globe grace the reviews of antivirus software at TopTenReviews, but in your efforts
