A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
found a bunch of software listed at:

http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/

I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
with an older relative who is barely computer literate).

Thanks.

The only free AV app I recommend is Avira AntiVir.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

monty1945@lycos.com wrote:
> A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
> found a bunch of software listed at:
>
> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>
> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).
>
> Thanks.

From: "PA Bear" <PABearMVP******.com>

| The only free AV app I recommend is Avira AntiVir.

Second that.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Hi Monty,

I use Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-aware, and Spywareblaster. I run them all
once a week (after updating them, of course), and I've never had a problem
with malware. It's best to run all three, as one can miss something that the
others catch.

My AV is Avast! I've had one or two viruses, but it's always caught them
instantly, before any damage is done.

HTH Tony.


<monty1945@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:1179957572.025300.231060@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
>A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
> found a bunch of software listed at:
>
> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>
> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).
>
> Thanks.
>

"Tony Luxton" wrote
> Hi Monty,
>
> I use Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-aware, and Spywareblaster. I run them
> all once a week (after updating them, of course), and I've never had a
> problem with malware. It's best to run all three, as one can miss
> something that the others catch.
>
> My AV is Avast! I've had one or two viruses, but it's always caught them
> instantly, before any damage is done.
>
> HTH Tony.
>
>
> <monty1945@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:1179957572.025300.231060@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
>>A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
>> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
>> found a bunch of software listed at:
>>
>> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>>
>> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
>> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
>> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).

FYI SpywareBlaster is not a scanner. It provides passive protection by
adding sites to the restricted sites list. This is also what the SpyBot S&D
immunization feature does.

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

FYI, Spyware Blaster sets kill bits for ActiveX components or it blocks
cookies. It doesn't put sites in the Restricted zone, Rock.
Spybot can be configured to do so and thus, that's one of the causes of
issues with KB931768.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Rock wrote:

> "Tony Luxton" wrote
>
>> Hi Monty,
>>
>> I use Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-aware, and Spywareblaster. I run
>> them all once a week (after updating them, of course), and I've never
>> had a problem with malware. It's best to run all three, as one can
>> miss something that the others catch.
>>
>> My AV is Avast! I've had one or two viruses, but it's always caught
>> them instantly, before any damage is done.
>>
>> HTH Tony.
>>
>>
>> <monty1945@lycos.com> wrote in message
>> news:1179957572.025300.231060@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>> A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
>>> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
>>> found a bunch of software listed at:
>>>
>>> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>>>
>>> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
>>> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
>>> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).
>
>
> FYI SpywareBlaster is not a scanner. It provides passive protection by
> adding sites to the restricted sites list. This is also what the SpyBot
> S&D immunization feature does.
>

Why not ActiveVirusShield ? It's free and it's Kaspersky under the hood,
BroRo.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


PA Bear wrote:

> The only free AV app I recommend is Avira AntiVir.

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote
> FYI, Spyware Blaster sets kill bits for ActiveX components or it blocks
> cookies. It doesn't put sites in the Restricted zone, Rock.
> Spybot can be configured to do so and thus, that's one of the causes of
> issues with KB931768.

> Rock wrote:
>
>> "Tony Luxton" wrote
>>
>>> Hi Monty,
>>>
>>> I use Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-aware, and Spywareblaster. I run them
>>> all once a week (after updating them, of course), and I've never had a
>>> problem with malware. It's best to run all three, as one can miss
>>> something that the others catch.
>>>
>>> My AV is Avast! I've had one or two viruses, but it's always caught them
>>> instantly, before any damage is done.
>>>
>>> HTH Tony.
>>>
>>>
>>> <monty1945@lycos.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1179957572.025300.231060@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
>>>
>>>> A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
>>>> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
>>>> found a bunch of software listed at:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>>>>
>>>> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
>>>> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
>>>> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).
>>
>>
>> FYI SpywareBlaster is not a scanner. It provides passive protection by
>> adding sites to the restricted sites list. This is also what the SpyBot
>> S&D immunization feature does.

Oops, ok I thought it did. I will have to relook at how I got that info.
Thanks.

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

"Tony Luxton" wrote
> Hi Monty,
>
> I use Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-aware, and Spywareblaster. I run them
> all once a week (after updating them, of course), and I've never had a
> problem with malware. It's best to run all three, as one can miss
> something that the others catch.
>
> My AV is Avast! I've had one or two viruses, but it's always caught them
> instantly, before any damage is done.
>
> HTH Tony.
>
>
> <monty1945@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:1179957572.025300.231060@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
>>A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
>> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
>> found a bunch of software listed at:
>>
>> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>>
>> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
>> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
>> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).


Tony, my apology some mis info on SpywareBlaster. See MowGreen's reply to
me about it.

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

"Rock" <Rock@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:u4a6kkjnHHA.3772@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> "Tony Luxton" wrote
>> Hi Monty,
>>
>> I use Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-aware, and Spywareblaster. I run them
>> all once a week (after updating them, of course), and I've never had a
>> problem with malware. It's best to run all three, as one can miss
>> something that the others catch.
>>
>> My AV is Avast! I've had one or two viruses, but it's always caught them
>> instantly, before any damage is done.
>>
>> HTH Tony.
>>
>>
>> <monty1945@lycos.com> wrote in message
>> news:1179957572.025300.231060@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
>>>A relative of mine asked my opinion, and I'm curious about what those
>>> who use XP more than I do consider to be the best free softare. I
>>> found a bunch of software listed at:
>>>
>>> http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
>>>
>>> I've used Avast! and also Ad-Aware, and they seem to work well -
>>> anything better or just as good and even simpler to use (I'm dealing
>>> with an older relative who is barely computer literate).
>
>
> Tony, my apology some mis info on SpywareBlaster. See MowGreen's reply to
> me about it.
>
> --
> Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

No probs, Rock. I think the OP wanted something that's easy to use, and I
think it fits the bill on that count!

Tony.

"Tony Luxton" wrote>

<snip>

>> Tony, my apology some mis info on SpywareBlaster. See MowGreen's reply
>> to me about it.

> No probs, Rock. I think the OP wanted something that's easy to use, and I
> think it fits the bill on that count!

I agree. SpywareBlaster works well.

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

"Powered by Kaspersky" does not necessarily mean its the equivalent of KAV.

Then, from the EULA, there's...

<QP>
1. LICENSE GRANT...This license does not entitle you to receive from us
hard-copy documentation, support, telephone assistance, or enhancements or
updates to the Software. [No support?!]

2. CHANGES TO THE SOFTWARE. We may change or discontinue, temporarily or
permanently, functions and features of the Software at any time and in our
sole discretion. [Lotsa loopholes there.]
</QP>
Source:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...f_services.adp

I'm also adverse to just about everything in Section 5, INFORMATION
PRACTICES.
--
~PA Bear

MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
> Why not ActiveVirusShield ? It's free and it's Kaspersky under the hood,
> BroRo.
> http://www.activevirusshield.com/
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> PA Bear wrote:
>
>> The only free AV app I recommend is Avira AntiVir.

Suport exists, but it's hard to find -

As to Section 5, used a gmail account as the registration addy, and no
spam either slips through gmail's filters or, none is sent.

It scores as high as KAV6 in tests. Unfortunately, said test results are
not available at this mowment in time.

At least there's no popup to purchase the software when the AV checks
for updates, something that *really is annoying* with AntiVir

MG


PA Bear wrote:

> "Powered by Kaspersky" does not necessarily mean its the equivalent of KAV.
>
> Then, from the EULA, there's...
>
> <QP>
> 1. LICENSE GRANT...This license does not entitle you to receive from us
> hard-copy documentation, support, telephone assistance, or enhancements
> or updates to the Software. [No support?!]
>
> 2. CHANGES TO THE SOFTWARE. We may change or discontinue, temporarily or
> permanently, functions and features of the Software at any time and in
> our sole discretion. [Lotsa loopholes there.]
> </QP>
> Source:
> http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...f_services.adp
>
> I'm also adverse to just about everything in Section 5, INFORMATION
> PRACTICES.

From: "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com>

| Suport exists, but it's hard to find -
|
| As to Section 5, used a gmail account as the registration addy, and no
| spam either slips through gmail's filters or, none is sent.
|
| It scores as high as KAV6 in tests. Unfortunately, said test results are
| not available at this mowment in time.
|
| At least there's no popup to purchase the software when the AV checks
| for updates, something that *really is annoying* with AntiVir
|
| MG
|
| PA Bear wrote:
|


Mowment ? :-)

Bwahahahahahah

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

[Just playing Devil's Advocate there, BroMow. <eg>]

MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
> Suport exists, but it's hard to find -
>
> As to Section 5, used a gmail account as the registration addy, and no
> spam either slips through gmail's filters or, none is sent.
>
> It scores as high as KAV6 in tests. Unfortunately, said test results are
> not available at this mowment in time.
>
> At least there's no popup to purchase the software when the AV checks
> for updates, something that *really is annoying* with AntiVir
>
> MG
>
>
> PA Bear wrote:
>
>> "Powered by Kaspersky" does not necessarily mean its the equivalent of
>> KAV.
>>
>> Then, from the EULA, there's...
>>
>> <QP>
>> 1. LICENSE GRANT...This license does not entitle you to receive from us
>> hard-copy documentation, support, telephone assistance, or enhancements
>> or updates to the Software. [No support?!]
>>
>> 2. CHANGES TO THE SOFTWARE. We may change or discontinue, temporarily or
>> permanently, functions and features of the Software at any time and in
>> our sole discretion. [Lotsa loopholes there.]
>> </QP>
>> Source:
>> http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...f_services.adp
>>
>> I'm also adverse to just about everything in Section 5, INFORMATION
>> PRACTICES.