Anti virus software

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sylla
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Anti virus software

Post by sylla »

My McAfee subscription runs out next week. Can anyone recommend a good product? Are there any free products that do the job?

Even though I am protected I still get a lot of pop-ups....do I need something in addition to the AV software?

Appreciate any advice.
Twingo
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by Twingo »

There is an article with a list of 5 free products for windows 7 below, but it should work on any version of windows.
http://news.brothersoft.com/five-free-e ... -8906.html

Personally I use Microsoft Security Essentials (XP/Vista/Win7) and have found it to be perfectly adequate
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security ... fault.aspx
Floydoid
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by Floydoid »

I find Avast does an excellent job, alongside Comodo firewall.

Is it any wonder that the monkey's confused?
Sam Slater
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by Sam Slater »

As Twingo said, Microsoft Security Essentials is the best one out of the free versions. Perfectly adequate for most people and it's frequently updated by Microsoft.

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MegaTon
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by MegaTon »

Avira and Avast are pretty good ones, stay clear of AVG though!
sylla
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by sylla »

Thanks guys....appreciated.

Cheers
sparky
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by sparky »

Author: Floydoid

I find Avast does an excellent job, alongside Comodo firewall.


I and several friends / colleagues use this combination too and they have kept the gremlins out.

I used to use AVG. It worked fine but became increasingly demanding on processor and memory.

Bob Singleton
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by Bob Singleton »

What's a virus???































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Sam Slater
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Re: Anti virus software

Post by Sam Slater »

Just don't use Safari.



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