I posted here before about my computer not STARTING and as it turns out, I had a huge virus and had to get a new computer.
To prevent this from happening again, I would like to know which virus protection is the best and can be downloaded for free.

Thank you! Others may chime in with ideas but this is my current package and has served me well for years with no issues...
Keep in mind if not updated and run regularly there is no protection.

AVG Free
AdAware
Spybot Search and Destroy
AVG Anti-Spyware (different than AVG Free)
Win Patrol
CCleaner.

All of the above are FREE and considered to be some of the best at what they do.
No ONE program does it all which is why a layered approach is best.

Good Luck to you.

P.S. CCleaner and WinPatrol do accept Donations however this is purely VOLUNTARY but very good Karma....If your anti virus doesn't have a firewall then I think Comodo is really really good protection.
You should read my problem threads on Computer Viruses and Spyware before i installed comodo (scary ), It doesn't suit some people but it's my favourite .
I'm not suggesting you install it or something , i just couldn't help but say that its good.

I'm hope you know that two firewalls shall never be used at the same time(including windows firewall).

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I had a huge virus and had to get a new computer