Free Anti-Virus Needed for Parents

[Snufykat]

MSE is good for "set and forget", but as a dissenting alternative, I like Avast better. Does as good a job or better, with less overhead. I've seen MSE bog down older computers before.

The only downside, the ONLY reason why one might not want Avast is the yearly registration. It's free, but it still has to be done to renew it.

To much nagware for the family\friends non tech savy type.

 

[thefreeaccount]

You can stop them from popping up without modifying avira...
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-the-Popup-Ads-in-Avira-Antivir

Unfortunately that doesn't work for spyware browser toolbar Avira keeps prompting you to install.

 

[Valnar]

To much nagware for the family\friends non tech savy type.

Once a year? It's not like Avira.

 

[Snufykat]

Once a year? It's not like Avira.

You are right, i had the wrong one in mind.
Never is better than once a year. I would get a call if it even came up once.