Are there any free computer security system out there that work and stop viruses?

[sonjeriff]

My sister just got a computer, her McAfee expires in a month. I pay 40 dollars a month for my security on my computer but she doesn't want to pay like me. Any free computer security systems?

[HDS-Jacob]

Greetings sonjeriff,

Welcome to the Horizon DataSys forum. Let's see if we can get some suggestions for you here.

Best,
Jacob

[tubby]

Bill Gates recently gave the world Microsoft Security Essentials. As difficult as it was for me to say at first, I must say..................I like it!

- It appears (to me) just as strong/effective as as any of the "popular" programs (either free or less than $100.00)

- Addresses virus AND malware....all in one package!..............nice!

- It is "real-time" protection

- Very light "foot-print" (not "in-your- face" withs ads and other annoying content)

- Very easy to use.....one almost forgets it's even there and it updates itself often

- It is geared to the "home user" It is FREE!....................(if you have legit
Windows)


- There IS one slight hook! (at least for the paranoid among us!)

Microsoft will occasionally "grab" data from your PC to critique the malware/virus's found. That sort of bugs me. There IS a ("slightly" involved) way to turn off the "grabbing" feature - which I did.

tubby

[Keatah]

And today, I believe, MSE is one of the most widely used security solutions on the home PC front. Well done MSFT!