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30th January 2006, 09:21 PM #1
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which virus software
i have 1/2 an idea about computers but am unsure what virus software i should up date to. any idea's for PCs. which one is the best.
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30th January 2006, 09:25 PM #2
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Norton Schmorton
:mad: I had Norton bundled with this computer- I couldn't wait to be rid of it. It slows your computer down, and when the subscription expires, is every bit as vexing as a virus infection:mad: :mad:
I bot a copy of the locally written Vet on ebay for less than $30.00. It works, and works well. Better than Norton.
Greg
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30th January 2006, 09:47 PM #3
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Vet for a commercial package, you can buy it onm the net for about $85 & then $42 a year.
AVG for a freebie.Cliff.
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30th January 2006, 10:07 PM #4
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AVG is pretty good for Free...that is for the pc...but to completely (maybe not completely) avoid Virus's....GET A MAC.
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30th January 2006, 10:22 PM #5
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& how is a plastic raincoat going to stop you from catching a virus????? :confused:
Silly boy
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30th January 2006, 10:36 PM #6
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This was discussed just recently.
PC cillin. It's brilliant. Includes spam filter, firewall, anti spyware, anti phishing, and virus scanning.
I got rid of McAfee - it's crap. And I got rid of Norton at work for the same reasons as above.If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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30th January 2006, 10:40 PM #7
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Coz it stops you getting wet, hence you don't get colds and flus hehehehe
Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
& how is a plastic raincoat going to stop you from catching a virus????? :confused:
Silly boy
Regard Clay
Measure Twice, Cut Once, @#$% Get another Piece.:confused:
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30th January 2006, 10:43 PM #8
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In Cairns???? I don't think so.
Cliff.
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30th January 2006, 10:43 PM #9
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Yep, I'll second PC cillin. Got a 3-user pack from the software mob on the back of the 'Green Guide', and it worked out to $52 each, as opposed to 'arvey Boreman's $90 or what ever it was. Originally Posted by Gumby
Never ever had a problem with it, and it is very easy to use..I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein
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30th January 2006, 11:04 PM #10
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Mate I asked the same/ similar question recently
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ght=anti+virus
From all the advice I recieved here I decided to go with VET
Since I have installed it I have found that I did not need to run adawear but still need Spybot ( you can get this free by typing spybot in Google and getting the download), The other thing I like about VET is that you can isolate all internet activity with a simple press of a mouse button and re-engage just as easily , good for the likes of me who leave their computer on 24/7 on broadband.
I am still in the teething stage but so far so good , far better than not-ons
I should also add I got the internet Security Suite not just the anti virus program something I would strongly advise
Rgds
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30th January 2006, 11:35 PM #11
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I agree AVG is the best free antivirus Originally Posted by leeton
AVG is pretty good for Free...that is for the pc...but to completely (maybe not completely) avoid Virus's....GET A MAC.
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31st January 2006, 09:03 AM #12
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I use AVG, great price, I think it is a VET based programme, never had a virus sneak past yet.
Stupidity kills. Absolute stupidity kills absolutely.
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31st January 2006, 09:08 AM #13
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I'm with AVG as well, been great and my sort of price........
Don't forget your spyware protection as well!!!!!
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31st January 2006, 09:19 AM #14
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I've found AVG to be OK. Can't beat the price. It does automatic updates ever time I fire up the computer. Also use Ad Aware & Spybot.
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31st January 2006, 03:43 PM #15
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I use AVG. Never had anything get through.
Keeps itself up to date automatically.
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