best free anti-virus program?

[koivu_11]

the symantec website said i have viruses but wanted me to remove them manually (cause it's just their free service)...

whats the best free anti virus program?

[hyperion]

NOD32, but its a time limited trial.

[jollyeskimo]

Used to be AVG, but for me it's Avast! now. It's the favorite no-fuss one that I install on relatives' PC's.

[xKagex]

I like Avast as well. If you have viruses, you could always try the Trendmicro Housecall website, since viruses generally don't let you install antivirus software.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

[hey_dude1643]

Zone alarm is great.. but the only problem is that its a 30day trial...

[willy]

I like AVG Free ...

[Max1107]

I like AVG Free ...

Another vote for AVG.

[sannin]

NOD32 was a very good program. Caught a few viruses where norton missed!

However, i'm using AVG right now and its pretty reliable.

[Evil Baby]

torrentspy.com or seedler.org

just kidding. Um and Windows xp cd and the time to format?

[robattoronto]

vote for AVG.

[Zhy]

Nod32

[blackhawk]

AVG free is been my choice for last 4 years in all the family computers.

Used norton before but very bloated and takes over lots of other stuff.
If you ever buy one, get them off Ebay, thats one of the few ebay items that are worth it due to oem and low prices.

[Cafe_333]

I'd give Avast a try first. It's more effective than AVG by a large margin based on this 2005 rating:
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/...p?id=69&mnu=69

[afong56]

avg--it's actually better than norton, quite often. . .it has caught stuff that norton overlooks

[gordholio]

Avast!