What FREE Antivirus works on Windows 7 RC? I've just installed it, and I was using McAfee's Total Protection Beta for Windows 7, but the installation failed and now I can't even get to the site (http://beta.mcafee.com) without a runtime error occuring on the page.Intel Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz, 2GB DDR Ram, Nvidia 7600GS - AGP type.

Hi thebigdintx. I use AVG which is free and works fine on the Windows 7 RC :)

Hi thebigdintx. I use AVG which is free and works fine on the Windows 7 RC :) The only issue I have with the free version of AVG is that is does not protect against rootkits and it does not protect your IM chats or check your downloads (according to AVG's own product comparison page here....http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition). Intel Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz, 2GB DDR Ram, Nvidia 7600GS - AGP type.

I suggest the best antivirus ever is the avast! Its working well, and totally free.U can download from: http://avast.com

If you want a reliable and unassuming AV program, download the free version of AntiVir antivirus, here http://www.free-av.com/en/trialpay_download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html

Kaspersky's AV also uses its own firewall. Version8.0.0.1081 is a beta for approximately 185 days. Too early for me to guage its firewall, but the av part, as always, is superb.

The web site makes no mention of Win 7, nor does the documentation. Is this ok with Win 7? I should mention that it received a top rating from Consumers Reports. Windows 7 beta dual booting with VISTA Home Premium 2 GB memory 160 HD Gateway Laptop HP Officejet 6310 All-in One inkjet printer Verizon FIOS Internet Connection

Hello! The complete list can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx Enjoy your day!-= Reelix =-

I really dont understand why they not support the Avast antirus... Thats small, easy to handing and FREE. Working very well to me 4 years ago.

Try Kaspersky. The have a greattech previewversion for it. ftp://ftp.kaspersky.com/beta/kavwks8.0_for_windows7/kavwks8.0.0.1081en.exe

1, it's not FREE,2, only come with Firewall.

I got McAfee installed and it's working fine now. Maybe their server for it was overloaded May 5th when RC was released. I also tried installing it without going through using their Virtual Technician first as is recommended by them during the install process, so maybe that made a difference? It offers total protection, not like AVG Free which doesn't protect IM sessions or downloads. McAfee's beta software license for Windows 7 RC shows it good until December 31st, 2009, so that's good too because it offers a good antivirus solution for me through the end of my testing Windows 7 RC.Intel Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz, 2GB DDR Ram, Nvidia 7600GS - AGP type.

I am having the exact same problem now. Any other information you can provide about how you got it to work.

I too use AVG Free. I tried Kaspersky's Beta for Windows 7, but it locked up alot. AVG seems to be doing fine.

I try to avoid Mcafee & Norton! Espescailly Norton, which seen to want a presidental seal of approval to remove.

Hi thebigdintx.I use AVG which is free and works fine on the Windows 7 RC :) The only issue I have with the free version of AVG is that is does not protect against rootkits and it does not protect your IM chats or check your downloads (according to AVG's own product comparison page here....http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition). Intel Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz, 2GB DDR Ram, Nvidia 7600GS - AGP type. What Grisoft with AVG 8.0 and now the latest 8.5 build was to incorporate an updated form of Ewido into those two builds as well as the IE security toolbar option. Grisoft used to have a separate antirootkit tool you downloaded separately until buying out Ewido and adding that type of protection in along with antiadware/antispyware. The initial scan of the 8.0 build on the 7000 32bit beta saw Windows lock solid at first. Since that time the 8.0 and now the 8.5 have running quite on both 32bit and 64bit RC editions.

I'm using now Internet Security Technology Preview 9.40 build 165 of F-Secure ( with I'm also use in my Vista system ) . You my use it free for 6 month . Only conflict with the firewall into my home network. I have to use the Windows firewall to see my other system computer and my web radio of Noxon. Dutch Baroque

The newer Nortons gamer edition and their 2009 products now run without taking over your system resources. I have them running on my xp machines and really like it. I have avast home edition running on windows 7.

i found out that comodo free av doesn't run on my w7rc, had to boot into safe mode to remove it, installed avg 8.5 free and it takes an age to open ie, when its running i get 'flagged' that it doesn't have the right files for my w7, updated avg and it still gets 'flagged' - so i'm going on the hunt for another

i found out that comodo free av doesn't run on my w7rc, had to boot into safe mode to remove it, installed avg 8.5 free and it takes an age to open ie, when its running i get 'flagged' that it doesn't have the right files for my w7, updated avg and it still gets 'flagged' - so i'm going on the hunt for another I'm running the 4.8 home edition of avast without any problems.

Nod32 4.0 if paid or Avast Home for free...

Avira Antivirus Personal Free, Version 9.0 works without problems.

Starcruiser, I'm in the exact same boat. I'm running the 32-bit version of 7100 and I've tried both version 325 (which I believe is most current) and then 323 which I had to look for. Both of these state that there are files missing in order for it to perform as needed. What is the fix for this that still allows me to use AVG 8.5?

Starcruiser, I'm in the exact same boat. I'm running the 32-bit version of 7100 and I've tried both version 325 (which I believe is most current) and then 323 which I had to look for. Both of these state that there are files missing in order for it to perform as needed. What is the fix for this that still allows me to use AVG 8.5? wouldn't have a clue, i'm a linux user and only using it to see if its any good (the desktop looks strikingly similar to kde) - as far as i knew AVG free worked, all i did in the end is switch the monitoring off, if it gets infected then i'll just reformat - up to now its not a system i am impressed with

intenta con panda http://www.pandasecurity.com/spain/homeusers/downloads/beta/

I use AVG and it's fine so far. I wouldn't recommend Symantec as I stopped using them a long time ago when they forced me to lower my security to install and configiure by implementing windows scripting.

PC Tools Antivirus is one of the better antivirus programs. It has a free addition that you can download. Paretologic is the best when it comes to moving viruses but its free version is only able to scan for virus. you will have buy it to removes viruses. check out the following site for reviews: http://www.2009antivirusreviews.com/?gclid=CP6gy7iSuJoCFSMgDQodm11vbw

Avast working fine for Meon 7 RC.

InstalledTrend Micro Internet Security 2010 PRO (Beta II). Very impressed. Beta License is good for 1 year.

Hello all; I installed RC 7 a few days ago and love it so far! After setting it up, Win 7 provided a link to several Anti-Virus programs that are working with the Win 7 - I chose F-Secure, Technology Preview 2009 and found that it installed flawlessly and isn't the pain in the neck that others have proven to be. I'm sure it'll just be free "for now", but that's what my Win 7 is - on my computer "For Now". All said and done, I like it and it's an option!

Hmm...It's looks like not free! http://www.f-secure.com/en_US/products/home-office/internet-security/I am still useing Avast antivirus, and working so well! :) And thats totally free with out time limit!

BobocaI agree Avast is well written. If someone has never seen it they should just at least take a look see.

Not many mentions of PANDA antivirus on this blog, I have tried all of the windows7 recomended antivirus solutions and i think panda has had least problems with instalation and least impact on my pc's performance ( using old hp pavilion dv4225 ) its already blocked a couple of viruses and its spyware defence is pretty good. Top marks to Panda!

You are so right. AVAST has stopped the downlaod of files with a virus BEFORE it gets to my computer. I have it on all of my computers. I have XP, Vista ultimate, and 7 RC on both my laptop and another decktop. I have had no problems.

where can i download this from?

where can i download this from? avast ! Home Edition avast! antivirus HomeEdition isavailable free of charge for non-commercial home use ONLY MowGreen MVP Data Center Management - Update Services Consumer Security

I have to agree with some of teh guys did someone use panda im downloadinh her now,,, i used it before and it was awsome on my XP ops, but on 7 i will see and tekk you, jut to let you guys know trend micro security SUCKS!!!!!!! i was stuck over a half an hour opening my explorer and seeng my hard dics!!!!!! it just sucks,,,,, AND IF YOU by any chance record a web cam mouvie with hp quick launch and it goes under some sheered option the whole sistem will crash from it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after you restart the explore you will recive the folowing warning EVERY TIME YOU try to open explorer: unaotorized exsternal acess or somthing like that,,, after i restarted my pc i toth it was gome and it was for some time but then again some stupid aplication crashed,, some COM surrogate! Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: DllHost.exe Application Version: 6.1.7100.0 Application Timestamp: 49ee9216 Fault Module Name: ffdshow.ax Fault Module Version: 1.0.3.1418 Fault Module Timestamp: 46cdb195 Exception Code: c0000005 Exception Offset: 00115565 OS Version: 6.1.7100.2.0.0.256.1 Locale ID: 5146 Additional Information 1: 0a9e Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789 Additional Information 3: 0a9e Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789 Read our privacy statement online: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0409 If the online privacy statement is not available, please read our privacy statement offline: C:\Windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txt that is what i get,,, but i think it is a windows 7 bug not related to any antivirus, but the icons absence are coused by the av,,,, after i uninstalled it,, all went to normal even before restart!!!! exsept the app crash when ever i try to open my movie ON second toth i see i is a ffshow failure maybe it is just incompatible with windows 7.

Free Antivirus i recommend Avira Paid Antivirus i recommend KasperskyRenew Antivirus