Is there a truly free anti-virus program out there? Not one where you pay 30 days later. I'm looking to replace norton with something similar to it. (real time protection, not just scan once and sit).

Thanks! Win XP

AVG *** Anti-Virus System Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

http://www.avast.com/i_idt_153.html
http://www.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng.exe
Reregister after 14 months free use ( Still stays free )
http://www.avast.com/i_kat_207.php?lang=ENG

ZoneAlarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Before you Install ZoneAlarm®, Make Sure Your PC is Clean!
FREE! Scan My PC for Spyware Before Downloading ZoneAlarm® (Recommended)
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/promotions/spywarescanner/index.jsp

go to www.techdomain.ds4a.com---then--download u'll find lot of free anti-virus and anti-spyware...as well as lot of other tools...bobby

I got rid of norton my first time bug free using this link:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039?Open&src=&docid=2001092114452606&nsf=nav.nsf&view=docid&dtype=&prod=&ver=&osv=&osv_lvl=

I installed Avast. Do I also need to install zone alrm or will avast be enough? I am a gamer.

Avast is a good Anti-Virus
also,
JUST KEEP IT UPDATED !!!
Yes you need a firewall !!!!!!!!! Unless you want to have browser hijackers,hackers and other nastys enter your system
There are many good ones out there
Zone Alarm
Sygate
Kerio
OutPost
Free Firewall Search- Via Google
I suggest using either Zone Alarm or Kerio

" It'll Get Ya When You Aint Lookin "

Also you may concider some anti-spyware programs , such as
Adaware SE
Spybot Search & Destroy

This is 2006 and it ain't safe out there

" It'll Get Ya When You Aint Lookin "

Don't forget the "Go Search" button at the top right of this page. I put in 'Free Antivirus' and got a stack of hits. It has been discussed many times.

Note Bob's words carefully too, some of these nasties are worse than viruses.

DerekW

Here is Kerio's free version.

Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF)
Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 (last freeware version) OS: Win98/Me/NT4/2000/XP
http://www.321download.com/LastFreeware/page7.html
http://pricelessware.org/thelist/sec.htm

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Some extra info on stuff I use.

Windows Worms Doors Cleaner
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/wwdc.htm
Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 server

Port Monster
http://www.portmonster.com/

Extract from link below, I use Avast myself.
http://www.avast.com/i_idt_153.html
http://www.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng.exe
Reregister after 14 months free use ( Still stays free )
http://www.avast.com/i_kat_207.php?lang=ENG
Home edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage. Our company offers Home Edition free of charge.
"By combining the free AVG anti-virus scanner, the free version of Ewido anti-Trojan scanner and the free Microsoft Antispyware scanner, I managed to achieve a 95% detection rate against a particularly nasty set of 104 assorted malware products that I had downloaded from P2P networks."
By combining the free AVG anti-virus scanner, the free version of Ewido anti-Trojan scanner and the free Microsoft Antispyware scanner, I managed to achieve a 95% detection rate against a particularly nasty set of 104 assorted malware products that I had downloaded from P2P networks.
Ewido Security Suite Setup: Version 3.5
http://rstones12.geekstogo.com/ewidosetup.htm
http://www.techsupportalert.com/issues/issue122.htm
http://www.techsupportalert.com/issues/issue123.htm
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm
http://www.techsupportalert.com/issues/back_issues.htm
Trojan and Spyware Tool -- Ewido Security Suite
http://georgeh123.blogspot.com/2005/09/trojan-and-spyware-tool-ewido-security.html
Microsoft Antispyware
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4466.html