Any free anti-virus program for Windows 98?

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 29 Sep 2005 3:55 am

I am reasonably disgusted with Norton's constant raising of the renewal fees for something I already bought and paid for. Is there even a need for separate virus protection if you have a firewall?

John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 29 Sep 2005 6:12 am

As far as email viruses go, my ISP catches all of them. Some websites, however will send a virus when you access the site.
I have used Grisofts "AVG" for several years and it is good (and free). Do a search for "avg free". You will find a free download.

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Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 29 Sep 2005 6:30 am

Check out:
http://www.freeav.com/

Their personal non-commercial version is still free, and updated regularly.

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 3 Oct 2005 4:00 am

www.avast.com - also free

John Lockney · Post by **John Lockney** » 4 Oct 2005 1:02 pm

I would say yes, you still need AV even with a firewall.

A firewall will limit the number of open ports but, you still may encounter files containing a virus through regular web browsing (port 80), or through email.
http://www.avast.com/ is nice and free for home-use. You have to re-register every 3 months to continue receiving updates.

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 4 Oct 2005 5:28 pm

Not sure if they do Win98, but try trendmicro.com.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 04 October 2005 at 06:28 PM.]</p></FONT>

Kerry Johnson · Post by **Kerry Johnson** » 4 Oct 2005 9:07 pm

http://www.majorgeeks.com/