free 64 bit antivirus?

[pattonfreak1]

Does anyone know of any? I've searched google and I can't exactly find any.
I've downloaded a few installers that I*thought*were 64 bit only to have them install in the (x86) section.
Any help in this area fellers?


EDIT: Windows 8.1

 

[Plendakor]

The app can be coded in x86 for x64. It will install in the x86 folder, but will be for x64 OSs.
Get AVG

 

[pattonfreak1]

Why do you need a 64 bit anti-virus ? Makes no sense to "have to have 64 bit" for an AV.

I was under the impression that a 32bit AV wouldn't be able to scan a 64bit registry. Am I mistaken?

 

[AD Chaos]

AVG seems good if you're on Android.

For win just get MSE. It'll adapt to your system.

 

[pattonfreak1]

Thanks

 

[mstone564]

Avira is pretty reliable. That and CCleaner ran weekly should do you just fine.

 

[indecizo]

Yesterday I got my first virus in Windows 7 ever. I've never cared about anti-virus

My CPU was running at 60% idle.

It was because I downloaded and old PC game that had bad files in it.

I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials, it took like 2 hours to finish and found 3 files in the game's folder but it didn't fix the problem.

Then I downloaded AVG and it found the bad service in literally 1 second without scanning the whole disks and fixed the problem.

And later I uninstalled it lol

 

[LeSedna]

^ you should run Malwarebyte's Anti Malware, doing a deep scan of your whole computer. I'm sure you will have a little surprise

 

[LeSedna]

On windows I trust the good old Avira / CCleaner / Malwarebyte's / Auslogics diskdefrag if needed (and all their line really, light fast and efficient products)