Spring10 wrote:
> Hi:
> I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there
> are many sort of problems.
>
> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"basic" you mean?

Avira AntiVir (Free) or eSet NOD32 (antivirus only - for a cost of about
$60/2yr license.)

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In news:(E-Mail Removed) "Spring10"
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> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.

Here's one:

http://www.avira.com/en/download/index.php

Select "Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus"

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Avast

"Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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: Hi:
: I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are
many
: sort of problems.
:
: What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
: 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.
:
: Any help would be greatly appreciated.
:
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:05:36 -0700, "Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

> I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are many
> sort of problems.


Good. It's among the poorest AVs as far as I'm concerned.


> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.


For an anti-virus program, I recommend eSet NOD32, if you are willing
to pay for it. If you want a free anti-virus, I recommend one (only
one; never install more than one) of the following three:

Avira
Avast
Microsoft Security Essentials

You also need anti-spyware software. I recommend that you download and
install (both freeware) MalwareBytes AntiMalware *and*
SuperAntiSpyware.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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All you need is MSE Microsoft Security Essentials
"Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi:
> I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are
> many sort of problems.
>
> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>

"Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi:
> I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are
> many sort of problems.
>
> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you are going to uninstall Norton, be sure to download and run their
removal tool for your product:
http://service1.symantec.com/support...05033108162039

Then(as others have suggested) you can download and install MSE(Microsoft
Security Essentials):
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Good luck,

Donald Anadell


>
>

"Donald Anadell" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi:
>> I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are
>> many sort of problems.
>>
>> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
>> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> If you are going to uninstall Norton, be sure to download and run their
> removal tool for your product:
> http://service1.symantec.com/support...05033108162039
>
Agreed! I used to do tech support and we found that Norton rarely got
removed cleanly and completely with a normal uninstall; you almost always
had to run the Norton Removal Tool to get rid of all of the bits and pieces
of Norton.

> Then(as others have suggested) you can download and install MSE(Microsoft
> Security Essentials):
> http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
>
I'm not endorsing THIS suggestion since I've never used or even heard much
about Microsoft Security Essentials.

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Rhino

Hi:
I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are many
sort of problems.

What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"Rhino" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> "Donald Anadell" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> "Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hi:
>>> I installed Norton, however I needed to uninstall it because there are
>>> many sort of problems.
>>>
>>> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
>>> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.
>>>
>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> If you are going to uninstall Norton, be sure to download and run their
>> removal tool for your product:
>> http://service1.symantec.com/support...05033108162039
>>
> Agreed! I used to do tech support and we found that Norton rarely got
> removed cleanly and completely with a normal uninstall; you almost always
> had to run the Norton Removal Tool to get rid of all of the bits and
> pieces of Norton.
>
>> Then(as others have suggested) you can download and install MSE(Microsoft
>> Security Essentials):
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
>>
> I'm not endorsing THIS suggestion since I've never used or even heard much
> about Microsoft Security Essentials.

Quite honesty, I don't remember asking you to endorse my suggestions
Since you don't even have your Windows XP updated to the latest Service Pack
I would think that security enhancements are not high on your priority list
anyway.

If you've never heard of MSE and you want to bone up on it, I've provided a
few links to get your started.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microso...ity_Essentials
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/mse.asp

Good luck,

Donald Anadell


>
> --
> Rhino
>

On 14 Jul 2010, "Spring10" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

> What or which kind of Anti-Virus, preferrably 'free.' I need only
> 'simple/basis' form of Anti-Virus.

I like Avira Antivir and Avast! Antivirus. Both have free versions.