Don't go for AVG free, it may be free but it has hiccups like the error that made the news recently on CNET, it advised to remove a key component of Windows causing those who did to lose their Windows system.
Avast is good but takes a lot of resources in the computer.
If you need both Virus scanner and firewall, then the Comodo firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/d鈥?/a> is the top contender.
Use it in combo mode (Antivirus/Firewall) at installation.
The firewall itself is very robust and the just-released version 3 includes a well-designed intrusion detection system and Vista compatibility. Comodo also supports internet connection sharing, whereas the free versions of Kerio and ZoneAlarm do not.
Make sure that you install it in "Advanced" mode, because the "Basic" installation has the HIPS ( Host-based Intrusion-Prevention System ) disabled.
If you just want to use Comodo as a Firewall (or don't want a Firewall) then for Virus scanning, use Avira instead http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Pe鈥?/a> It is very light on resources and the detection rate of viruses and rootkits is outstanding.
However, it does not include anti-spyware and anti-adware protection so add an Email scanner ( http://www.spamdel.com/ OR http://www.glenn.delahoy.com/software/fi鈥?/a> ) and see below for adware scanning.
Anti-Malware/Spyware suggestions:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant鈥?/a> is a good choice and has gotten many people out of jams if you keep it updated.
Spybot: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-am鈥?/a> is also a good choice if you use it regularly and keep it updated.
Do not use more than one Antivirus on active mode (it is OK to have one active and others in passive (manual scan) mode), one "software" Firewall (no options there as war between them will shut down your communication system if you have more than one), one good cleaner, two or three Anti spyware/Malware (they each detect something that the others have not seen) and one Email scanner (if your Virus scanner does not include one) but have at least one of each (for security) as there is no excuse to leave yourself wide open.
Cleaner suggestion:
Glary Utilities: http://www.glaryutilities.com/gu.html to remove junk files or remnants of installs (there is always some).
Do not use Ccleaner ( In my time at helping others, I have found it more destructive than helpful and I had to rebuild systems nuked by it in the past ).
And of course, NEVER have them working scans at the same time.
When you scan, only the Firewall should be running alongside (in learn mode if need be).
Use a methodic "one after the other" kind of scan !What is the best virus protection i can download on inter net free?AVG is an anti-virus protection and it's free
http://free.avg.com/
CCleaner is an anti-spyware software and is also free
http://www.ccleaner.com/download
Also Avast is an anti-virus protection
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-鈥?/a>
Hope this helpedWhat is the best virus protection i can download on inter net free?Head to http://cleanatrojanvirus.com and go to products and software. There are free trojan removers and free antivirus/spyware software there for you to choose from.What is the best virus protection i can download on inter net free?
Good security requires a multi-layered approach, and the least important layer by far is running some kind of anti-malware program (in fact, if you take care of all the other layers, you don't even need an anti-malware program using up extra resources).
In order of importance:
1. Create and use almost exclusively a limited user account instead of the default administrator account Windows sets you up with
2. Read up on social engineering and how to avoid it
3. Don't download illegal copies of software, music, or movies
4. Set Windows updates to install automatically
5. Make regular backups. If possible, back up your entire installation (using Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image)
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