Free Virus Software

[kitts]

I know this subject has been discussed here before, but I have a wrinkle to deal with. I have a 2 year old nifty machine with AVG Free 9.0. My roommate has a 12 year old IBM Aptiva with Win98. However, we both access the Internet through a Router which makes us sort of networked and I am trying to do without the Norton on his machine

So, my question is: Anybody know of free anti-virus software that will support win98 (other than Norton)?

[GameTheory]

I know this subject has been discussed here before, but I have a wrinkle to deal with. I have a 2 year old nifty machine with AVG Free 9.0. My roommate has a 12 year old IBM Aptiva with Win98. However, we both access the Internet through a Router which makes us sort of networked and I am trying to do without the Norton on his machine

So, my question is: Anybody know of free anti-virus software that will support win98 (other than Norton)?You're just looking to replace the Norton on the Win98 machine or you're looking for something that will work with both? No need to do the latter -- you should use the best you can on the new machine. Why not just leave the Norton on his machine?

[Houndog]

According to the website CLAMWIN AV is free open source and supposed to work with Windows 98. The problem with the other free AV programs such as AVG; AVAST; etc the editions that support Windows 98 no longer give you the ability to update virus definitions.

Following is the link to CLAMWIN. It may be worth a try and I will probably try it also as I have a Windows 98 machine that I use to run older DOS based programs.

http://www.clamwin.com/

Good Luck;
Mike "Houndog"

[Tom]

I use AVG 9.0 and have never had a problem since I started (also on a router).

[kitts]

Thanks for the help. I'll check out Clamwin. The AVG website seems to not offer Win98 support and they appear to not respond to users of the Free Version. I don't want to keep Norton since it cost $40 to renew last year.

[judd]

i am a fan of avg :ThmbUp:

[letswastemoney]

Thanks for the help. I'll check out Clamwin. The AVG website seems to not offer Win98 support and they appear to not respond to users of the Free Version. I don't want to keep Norton since it cost $40 to renew last year.
try going to download.com and typing in avg free version.

[kitts]

I am still unable to install AVG free on Win98. Maybe I will try again. And I sure will go to download.com this weekend. Fortunately, my current Norton is valid until April

[Robert Goren]

I use AVG 9.0 and have never had a problem since I started (also on a router).If it has anything to do with a computer and it doesn't cause problems for Tom, then it must be good.;)

[Tom]

Bingo!:cool:

[pktruckdriver]

What about free for windows 7 home premium edition, please

[Red Knave]

What about free for windows 7 home premium edition, please
Hi Patrick

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Works for any version of W7

[pktruckdriver]

Hi Patrick

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Works for any version of W7

Thanks I will try it.

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