Recommended virus scan software

i have just gotten a new laptop but i need some kind of virus scan software for free.

can anyone recommend any freeware virus scanners that are any good?

http://www.free-av.com/

Only difference between that and one of the top AV in the world is spyware detection. Avast is also good, and AVG. Don't listen to >>2. Not everything has to be stolen, there are good free antivirus solutions, just don't go running cracks and keygens on an Admin account thinking you're immune.