http://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Discussion and Technical Support for Anti-virus software, firewalls, Privacy issues, safe surfing habits, etc. en Tue, 21 May 2013 03:30:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://discussions.virtualdr.com/images/misc/rss.png http://discussions.virtualdr.com/ http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?256761-Suggested-Free-Virus-Scanner&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 01:37:52 GMT I am in the process of getting my friends computer cleaned up of unknown malware. Broni is guiding me through the cleaning process in another forum on VirtualDR. Doing a wonderful job BTW! Thanks, for that. My friend has the Microsoft freeware security package protecting his system at the... I am in the process of getting my friends computer cleaned up of unknown malware. Broni is guiding me through the cleaning process in another forum on VirtualDR. Doing a wonderful job BTW! Thanks, for that.

My friend has the Microsoft freeware security package protecting his system at the moment. He also got infected while using it.

I have used Avast free for years. And never had a problem (kiss of death)

So should I convince my friend to dump the Microsoft and go with Avast? Or was it likely just a bit of bad luck? I guess what I am asking, is what is the opinion of the Microsoft free security software?

Or am I missing the boat altogether, is there something better out there these days than Avast? Maybe it's time for me to move on. ]]> Preventative Medicine Ron Rockwell http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?256761-Suggested-Free-Virus-Scanner