Windows 10: Good free alternative to the Avast antivirus program?

Discus and support Good free alternative to the Avast antivirus program? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I recently heard about the Avast scandal. Avast allegedly sold millions of user data. I'm not sure if this is true, but to be on the safe side, I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by SchwippySchwap, Aug 9, 2020.

  1. SCHWIPPYSCHWAP
    SchwippySchwap Win User

    Good free alternative to the Avast antivirus program?


    I recently heard about the Avast scandal. Avast allegedly sold millions of user data. I'm not sure if this is true, but to be on the safe side, I decided to uninstall it. Do you know any good alternatives?

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    SchwippySchwap, Aug 9, 2020
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    avast free antivirus vs windows defender

    >it's true that Avast Free Antivirus is better by a lot compare to windows defender?

    As
    BulldogXX     already mentioned: That's a matter of opinion.

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    Jsssssssss, Aug 9, 2020
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  3. RICHARDVAN DUYSEN
    RichardVan Duysen Win User
    Avast Free Antivirus

    Running Windows 10, have Avast Free Antivirus. I don't know how it got on my surface laptop. Do I need this? Does it come bundled with Windows 10
     
    RichardVan Duysen, Aug 9, 2020
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  4. KAINXS
    KainXS Win User

    Good free alternative to the Avast antivirus program?

    good antivirus /spyware software

    I need some antivirus and anti spyware software and am looking at norton and avast right now, is avast home edition combined with spybot better than norton antivirus

    if you know any good alternatives tell me ok*Toast :toast:
     
    KainXS, Aug 9, 2020
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