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Default Best Free ANTIVIRUS?
I checked out the stickies and got lots of info for other programs but it seemed a tad outdated.


Can anyone recommend there "BEST FREE ANTI-VIRUS"?


I am using AVG never really had a problem but I think there might be better....


Also must be Vista x64 compatible.

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AVG is the best, Im using it in Vista x64 right now
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I use AVG, but isn't avast free?
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Avast FTW, both windows and linux.
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BTW if you want to pay for a service a little birdy told me the Bit defender is by far the best.
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Avast is the best free AV, and NOD32 is the best paid AV.
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BTW if you want to pay for a service a little birdy told me the Bit defender is by far the best.
Thats true, well let me change my wording here.


What is the best ANTI-VIRUS protection available today for Vista?

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Avast is the best. AVG is overrated
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AVG or Avast. Just pick one.
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What is the best ANTI-VIRUS protection available today for Vista?
I have been using McAfee for a few years and have never had a single problem, great support too
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