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My daughter needs new AV software but needs it free or cheap. Anybody have any recommendations?
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 07:57:53 PM » |
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...I use Avast. ...one of the best...go to a share ware page and D/L it for free...
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 08:01:52 PM » |
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norton and it's free
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2011, 08:16:57 PM » |
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Dave, love the avatar.  Another good open source anti virus is AVG. |
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2011, 08:19:21 PM » |
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You should check with you internet service provider, many of them provide free anti-virus software. Mine provides CA Security center which weoks well and is highly rated...
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 08:53:09 PM » |
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You should check with you internet service provider, many of them provide free anti-virus software. Mine provides CA Security center which weoks well and is highly rated...
Exactly..... your ISP should have something available. If she is of college age and attending, they might also have something available. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 09:12:47 PM » |
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Thanks all!!
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2011, 10:13:36 PM » |
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AVG used to be very good but now it is so bloated and slows your PC down. Go with Avast much lighter footprint, works well and updates regularly.
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2011, 10:27:36 PM » |
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I've got a mac but have just spent the last day and a half cleansing my sons laptop of viruses and malware and I've installed the free version of AdAware which was the highest rated free version for PCs. Looks pretty good so far. Good luck. Steve
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2011, 03:33:18 AM » |
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Microsoft Security Essentials +1 This is what I run on all my computers and install on the ones I work on as well. Works well and is very unobtrusive. |
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2011, 03:38:32 AM » |
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Avast!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2011, 04:45:00 AM » |
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AVAST deletes files without asking and is known for it's high number of false positives. First time you loose a valuable file you'll cuss it like a mofo.
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2011, 05:50:44 AM » |
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AVAST deletes files without asking and is known for it's high number of false positives. First time you loose a valuable file you'll cuss it like a mofo.
I dont think that is quite right, it doesnt delete anything, i will put a downloaded file in the quarantine folder if it thinks its a problem file. but i have never had it delete anything with out first asking me a few times,, if its an email download, i have mine set to ask before deletion,, |
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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2011, 06:36:26 AM » |
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As a Computer Tech. I always recommend Microsoft Security Essentials, small footprint, works well, Free, and I've never had a problem with it. ALL of the others listed above I have tried and had issues of one type or another. Security Essentials just works and stays out of your way. 'nuff said.  |
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2011, 08:33:27 AM » |
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Comodo is from Goggle and its free.
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« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2011, 11:33:43 AM » |
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As a Computer Tech. I always recommend Microsoft Security Essentials, small footprint, works well, Free, and I've never had a problem with it. ALL of the others listed above I have tried and had issues of one type or another. Security Essentials just works and stays out of your way. 'nuff said. Can MS Security Essentials be used along with Norton Security Suite without much conflict? |
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« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2011, 11:46:11 AM » |
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Never use two anti-virus programs as they tend to fight over things and slow down your PC. Anti-virus and anti-spyware together are OK, as they do different things. I did support for HP and Dell for years...
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« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2011, 02:47:52 PM » |
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Never use two anti-virus programs as they tend to fight over things and slow down your PC. Anti-virus and anti-spyware together are OK, as they do different things. I did support for HP and Dell for years...
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« Reply #20 on: December 15, 2011, 04:28:00 PM » |
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I use that, along with Avast. Clean as a whistle! Or, at least that's what the proggies TELL me.
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« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2011, 08:30:00 PM » |
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PhredValk and Full_Throttle.....THANKS for the input...appreciated...
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