Which FREE Anti Virus

jims-terrano · 27-08-2018, 09:49

Hi guys, I’ve not used a free version anti virus for years but now my old company has gone bust access to a free license went too.

So I now find myself hunting a freebie down, I know in the past I’ve used AVG and Avast but no idea what these are like nowadays.

Cheers

solarman216 · 27-08-2018, 12:38

I use bitdefender OK it is about £30 a year but has not let me down so far, Rick

clivvy · 27-08-2018, 18:37

I use Bitdefender too. I have found it excellent so far. Avast and AVG are still good bar the ads/nags to get a paid subscription.

What operating system are you running ?

jims-terrano · 27-08-2018, 18:47

Dropped back to a factory version of w7 on my laptop as w10 died for the second time on my laptop. In fairness don’t use my laptop much these days.

zippy656 · 27-08-2018, 21:12

I use avast. On PC tablets and phones never had a problem with it

johnb5177 · 28-08-2018, 12:43

Avast free on tablet and phone, paid for on laptop....

panelbeater · 28-08-2018, 18:25

yes the free advast prompt to upgrade are a bit of a pain

macabethiel · 28-08-2018, 20:34

I use F-Secure as its tied in with Virgin Media. First year was free now its £25 for up to 5 devices. I only have 3 but our phones are not really modern enough for online stuff.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 28-08-2018, 23:36

Avast, indeed noticed on my latest mobile it comes with a version of their IS.

jonny · 29-08-2018, 08:49

Not much use but on windows, android etc I use Norton. Tried lots of free ones and didn't like them so quite happy to pay a few quid. I normally use a Mac though so no need for it.

johnb5177 · 29-08-2018, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

Avast, indeed noticed on my latest mobile it comes with a version of their IS.

Yes, my contract Hauwei (how you pronounce it is beyond me, but a good phone) became very laggy.....turns out I had loaded avast anti virus and ccleaner and they are nowdays unnecessary, as most phones have them built in.....uninstalled and fast as anything now....

Lazy-Ferret · 29-08-2018, 21:51

I have never had any luck with the free ones, so have been with Bullguard for the last 11 years...

We normally buy 3 years at a time for up to 5 PC's/Mac's and 1 free mobile device for £70.

solarman216 · 29-08-2018, 22:33

That looks like a good deal Clive, did you get your housing by the way? Rick

Lazy-Ferret · 29-08-2018, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

That looks like a good deal Clive, did you get your housing by the way? Rick

I am very pleased with them, not being mainstream, they are less prone to being deliberately attacked by virus makers trying to get round them.

I did send you a PM about the housing, yes, it is all fitted, and I think it is a bit better. I need to run the car a bit to tell... I fitted it, drove to the Great Dorset Steam Fair, left the car sitting in a field for 10 days, then drove home.

By the way, I checked and there is a one way valve. I just need to check the old one, and see if that was working or not.

solarman216 · 29-08-2018, 23:24

So sorry Clive I missed that one, all good, Rick

27-08-2018, 09:49	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Which FREE Anti Virus Hi guys, I’ve not used a free version anti virus for years but now my old company has gone bust access to a free license went too. So I now find myself hunting a freebie down, I know in the past I’ve used AVG and Avast but no idea what these are like nowadays. Cheers

27-08-2018, 12:38	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	I use bitdefender OK it is about £30 a year but has not let me down so far, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

28-08-2018, 23:36	#9
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	Avast, indeed noticed on my latest mobile it comes with a version of their IS. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

29-08-2018, 22:33	#13
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	That looks like a good deal Clive, did you get your housing by the way? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

29-08-2018, 23:24	#15
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	So sorry Clive I missed that one, all good, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

27-08-2018, 18:37	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I use Bitdefender too. I have found it excellent so far. Avast and AVG are still good bar the ads/nags to get a paid subscription. What operating system are you running ?

27-08-2018, 18:47	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Dropped back to a factory version of w7 on my laptop as w10 died for the second time on my laptop. In fairness don’t use my laptop much these days.

27-08-2018, 21:12	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	I use avast. On PC tablets and phones never had a problem with it

28-08-2018, 12:43	#6
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Avast free on tablet and phone, paid for on laptop....

28-08-2018, 18:25	#7
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,639	yes the free advast prompt to upgrade are a bit of a pain

28-08-2018, 20:34	#8
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	I use F-Secure as its tied in with Virgin Media. First year was free now its £25 for up to 5 devices. I only have 3 but our phones are not really modern enough for online stuff.

29-08-2018, 08:49	#10
jonny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 198	Not much use but on windows, android etc I use Norton. Tried lots of free ones and didn't like them so quite happy to pay a few quid. I normally use a Mac though so no need for it.

29-08-2018, 21:51	#12
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I have never had any luck with the free ones, so have been with Bullguard for the last 11 years... We normally buy 3 years at a time for up to 5 PC's/Mac's and 1 free mobile device for £70.