Re: Free AV

From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 09/14/05 

Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:44:09 -0500

AVAST works well, as does As-Aware SE, but the free Zone
Alarm firewall is more functional than the Windows firewall
since it monitors in and outbound traffic and has a much
easier interface. 

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"Bigbruva" <Richardh@dontusethis.ws> wrote in message 
news:OhEMB%23UuFHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
| Hi Catamount
|
| I have a step-by-step guide for a free Antivirus and 
Anti-spyware setup on
| my site at:
|
| http://www.windowsdefender.com/bronze_protection.htm
|
| This setup uses Avast!, Ad-Aware SE Personal, and Windows 
Firewall.
|
| HTH
|
| BB
|
| "Catamount" <Nope@spam.no> wrote in message
| news:%23%238n0AJuFHA.3188@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
| >I am looking for a list of free antivirus and firewall 
software.  I am
| >trying to create a list for a project to get people who 
don't have the
| >money for the high end AV software to still get 
protection.  Anyone wanna
| >help little-ole-me?
|
|

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