Ok, here you go. This is Avira 2012 Free, an excellent Free anti-virus. Scores in the top three consistently in independent testing of both free and paid av programs. I have used it for years, literally and love it. Works great on Windows 7 too.
Go to this page to download. Download the top choice which is the .exe file save it to the desktop for "easy finding"
http://www.avira.com/en/support-down...free-antivirus
Here are the install instructions, WITH printscreens to lead the way.
To begin, double click the executable file to start installation. Vista and Windows 7 users must run this executable as Admininistrator.
Before installation the installer will scan your system for other security programs installed. Avira Free AntiVirus 2012 may warn you of POSSIBLE incompatible security software on your system like Emsisoft AntiMalware, some 3rd party Firewalls, especially Zone Alarm. It is just a warning of POSSIBLE conflicts and you do not need to uninstall these software programs. Just install Avira Free AV and everything is OK. I was warned about SpyBot and SpywareBlaster, I IGNORED the warning, I still have the programs and they ARE working fine. The warning is of POSSIBLE conflicts, not absolutes. I say again, you DO NOT have to uninstall the programs you may receive a warning about.
Next steps are:
One of the first screens you will see is Attachment #1. Choose Installation Type choose CUSTOM INSTALL as shown then click Next.
One of the next screens you will see is Attachment #2.
The screen is titled Web Protection with Avira Search Free Tool Bar for your browser. You DO NOT want either one of these. There are two check boxes there, DO NOT Put any check marks in them, just click Next.
The next screens are pretty self explanatory.
Attachment #3 shows Install Components. Check marks are all ready in place as these are the Default choices. Just click Next.
Attachment #4 is Advanced Heuristic Analysis and Detection. Default is Medium. Just click Next. After that installation will proceed to the end, showing you various screens.
When complete the program should update to latest definitions and then do a short scan. Next post I will have attachments show how to schedule scans and an additional update.
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