Forum:Looking for good, free AV program

Not sure if this is exactly the right forum, but it is somewhat game-related because the latest incarnation of AVG Free gave me trouble when I recently had to reinstall TS2. (Trouble as in, this is a "threat" and I'm going to uninstall it.) I was able to finish the install by disabling AV and turning off the DSL modem, but this has rather soured me on AVG. However, I can't afford any AV that isn't free, and don't know enough about other free AVs to judge. Dharden (talk) 01:15, January 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * I use MSE from microsoft for my laptop. I think its good AV and not too hard for my laptop. it is running fine with the sims 2. Wiryawan310 (talk) 07:12, January 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * I'm not familiar with that one, Wir. Where would I find it? Dharden (talk) 16:24, January 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * wait you using windows right? because this AV is only for windows. you can get it here. just select your version of windows. Wiryawan310 (talk) 04:14, January 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * I don't know about good, but currently I'm using AlYac (internationally dubbed Roboscan), alongside the stronger Malwarebytes (for scanning, as Malwarebyte detection is premium IIRC). It took around 6 months for me to catch 2 weak adwares that didn't do s**t, so I think I shall recommend it. There is the stronger V3 Lite, but V3 tends to produce false positives IIRC. MILK FOR THE UNYUUFEX, FLAT CHEST FOR THE CUTENESS THRONE, SKULLS FOR THE SKULL PROBES  (user talk:Mathetesalexandrou) 04:21, January 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Thought I'd chime in; I'm using Avast free version which seems to work pretty well for me, and it should really be all that you need for just casual browsing and such. I think you can also get a free trial of the full version which will then change back to the free version after the trial if memory serves me right, which is probably the best idea.
 * Thanks, Wogan. Now that you mention it, I remember having heard of Avast, but the name had slipped my mind. There are trial versions of both of the non-free versions, but no mention of them reverting to the free version after the trial is up. Dharden (talk) 16:52, January 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh... may be dumb-sounding question, but should I uninstall AVG before installing Avast? Dharden (talk) 17:08, January 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * I don't think it would do any harm to have them both but you might want to remove it to free up memory.
 * True, and I'm sour on AVG anyway. It's just that I've never seen Avast in operation, so I don't know that I'll like it any better. Dharden (talk) 03:41, January 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * OK, AVG is out and Avast is in. So far no problems, but it told me I need to register within 30 days to keep protection. Is that what you were talking about, Wogan? Dharden (talk) 18:13, January 18, 2013 (UTC)