Anti-Virus Opinions Needed
I have been running McAfee anti-virus scan on my PC.
MY ISP has made available their Anti-Virus program from Computer Associates. One difference is that I pay for McAfee and the CA software is free!!!! I was informed that Computer Essentials anti-virus software is free from Microsoft. Does anyone have a preferrence to what anti-virus package they use? Does any of these software packages detect a virus better than others? I was informed to download the free malwarebytes.org and perform a scan every week. It's free because you have to run the scan. You pay if if you select to automatically run for you? Your input is greatly appreciated. |
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I'm a very happy Microsoft Security Essentials user. You'll find a link to their page on my post at the above link. Xavier |
The ultimate virus protection...
Get a Mac!
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http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/apple...c-malware/3375 Sorry memason... couldn't resist. :loco: Let the flaming begin. |
I also tried MS Essentials and found it did not provide as good a coverage as I would like. I used McAfee but have now switched to Norton 2011 and so far it has worked very well. PC World has a lot of reviews on their website.
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touché . . . |
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You internet provider may provide one for you.
I think Consumers Reports covered the subject in the last month or two. They had suggestions form several free ones. Might try your library for a copy. |
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I'm another satisfied Norton 360 customer.
I used McAfee when it was originally developed and owned by an individual out of Columbia MD many years ago. It was ok then but when he sold it... well that's a different story. I've tried their virus software a couple of times and deleted it because of too many problems with it. I even tried other software of theirs and unfortunately had the same experience.
:Screen_of_Death: Today I use Norton 360 (as well as other Norton versions in the past) and just renewed my three computer license subscription for $74.89. Easy to use and I've never had any problem with it! :thumbup: I've also used AVG in the past and dumped it. I can't remember why though but don't think it was because of any problems with it! |
Amazon sells the various Norton packages at a substantial discount. If you can wait a few days, it might be worth ordering online.
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we had a tech come from TV computer club to fix a PC and he recommends AVG and Malewarebytes anti-malware. I've used them for years and recommend them-- and they're FREE.
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comcast provides a norton package free of charge for their customers.
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