bartjan
February 11 2005 4:22 PM EST
I just noticed that the anti virus software on my parent's PC doesn't want to update anymore as the first (free ;) year subscription expired.
As all my computers can't catch viruses, I have no clue what good anti-virus software exist today. I'm looking for something that's:
* Cheap.
* Doesn't require you to use your credit card too often (is *everything* on subscription these days?).
* Runs quietly in the background without cryptic popups.
* Automatically updates the latest anti-virus definitions.
GnuUzir
February 11 2005 4:26 PM EST
Not Anit-Virus, but stinger.exe is updated about every month, is free, and works well
Just Google stinger.exe
GnuUzir
February 11 2005 4:28 PM EST
Oh, but you do need to go download the latest, It will tell you when it is out of date :)
[EG] Almuric
February 11 2005 4:45 PM EST
grisoft. They have a free version for home use. Works great, been using it for years. Make sure you download the free version. The others are pay or trial.
AdminJonathan
February 11 2005 5:31 PM EST
what, your parents aren't running BSD? :)
bartjan
February 12 2005 9:03 AM EST
Nope, they are using Windows XP Home :(
Several people have suggested AVG, and that's what my parents are using right now.
Stephen
February 13 2005 8:53 PM EST
From the McAfee website: Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system.
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