Zone Alarm Anti-V

[Hemlock_Mike]

NEVER use Zone Alarm Antivirus program ---ever.
They are AH's and the program takes over your computer like a virus.
Then they access your bank account for un announced renewal.

HMike

What's good to replace? I'm trying AVG

 

[bobhaha]

I use avast, but others are going to flame me.... I suggest version 4.8, because I dont like the newer versions. It's free and you get virus updates some times up to 3 times a day automatically. The only downside to using a older version is that every so often it wall ask you if you want to upgrade, but you can turn that notification off.

Hope that helps -Adrian

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

Adrian --

It seems that many of these "free" programs really aren't. AVG seems to have some shadows too.

HMike

 

[Coherent Light]

You could try BitDefender or Trend Micro. I am currently runinng Trend Micro, but I have used BitDefender in the past. You have to pick Your poison with Anti-Virus software as trade offs have to be made with performance and protection. My Advice is to read reviews, and then make Your decision.

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

CL -- Thanks -----

I want dirt simple protection !! No hidden crap like Zone Alarm.
There's so many things out there and some act like a virus.
Zone Alarm is a thief and takes over a computer -- try to call them.....

HMike

 

[Grix]

The best free antiviruses are Avira Antivir and Microsoft Security essentials.

Obligatory citations:
AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org
Best Free Antivirus Software

 

[goninanbl00d]

I personally use Avira.

The personal version is free for home use, and constatnly beats out paid-for AVs when it comes to detection rates, along with the best detection rates out of all the free AVs out there.

Only thing is, every day there's a popup ad. Just once, in a box that you can close. That might put you off, but at least they ain't trying to hijack your computer.

 

[blackspirit]

The best IMO is Nod32, havent had any drama's with it. Been running it for years, and have not had a single virus, or adware, as it updates sometimes more then 10 times a day, and the background monitor is great.

The trial version is free, and with a simple registry edit, it wont expire . :eg:

Try it out.

Cheers
Dave