Suggested Free Virus Scanner?

[Ron Rockwell]

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.

[Train]

Just was not being careful enough. When Broni is done, he will post a list of things your friend needs to read and heed.

MSE and malwarebytes has worked several years for me.

[Ron Rockwell]

Thanks Train. I should have known that Broni would give instruction. He seems to be doing a very good job. As always with the Virtual Dr.

[Train]

Yes, he knows what he is doing! Picked up quite a few tips myself. Catch up, probably never.

[The_Prescriber]

My family computers also use avast! I recommend checking out all the tests performed on the following site for future reference! http://www.av-comparatives.org/