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05-20-2008, 12:51 PM
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Actually, it is not always a good idea to leave old software running. It will not trace any new file that has not updated info in it.
Many companies rather you to buy their new software with completely new info in it to find any updated virus files. Yes, it is rip-off. Nothing we can do about it. Let's say your software has a version 1.x. It can update the new info all way up for free like this version 1.1, 1.2., 1.3.... Until become 2.x which means that you have no choice, but to buy a new software. i.e. 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, etc... Some of you already know about this one so let other people know, too. 
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05-22-2008, 10:50 PM
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I just noticed the post and thought I would give my opinion. I use pctools anti-virus software which is free along with their threatfire program which works in a different level of the anti-virus program but still works to detect against threats. I have used several anti-virus programs out there and am currently satisfied with what pctools has. I don't know if it is considered the best but I like it. I even use their free firewall program. Thought I would mention it since no one else mentioned pctools at all. Hope this helps.
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06-15-2008, 08:29 PM
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Best free anti-virus program is AVG, I had downloaded and install it, it work so great after found some of infected files then and removed it.
lol, XP is really security holes, it would still get infected files to hidden without let you know, even don't matters if you don't go to social networking or porn website. When infected files are hidden, it does slow Safari down, it took few minute to open the Safari and load the add/remove program is so slower, it all solved after use AVG and scanned then remove the infected files. It doesn't interfere with games after use it, just need finish the scan before play games, unlike Norton and McAfee.
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06-19-2008, 06:09 PM
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I use AVG 8.0 and Spybot Search & Destroy and Adaware 2008. Those are my weapons
 I would like to say Norton sux for real. I would not recommend Norton to my customers. I recommend AVG, Spybot, and Ad-Aware 2008. |
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11-03-2009, 08:10 PM
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A silent but deadly ninja
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Beware of Symantec programs like Norton 360. My Norton 360 disabled itself after subscription is expired today. It got me real pissed off. Not good strategy to get customers pay to renew the subscriptions. No way to pay $70 to renew mine. I'm installing different AV program for free right now.
I wish all governments need to get seriously sense of internet security and tough up on the internet criminals.
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11-04-2009, 01:21 AM
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11-04-2009, 05:30 AM
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avast! best anti-virus program i've used. haven't had any problems so far, and it seems to catch everything, and best thing about it, it's constantly scanning... never stops scanning.
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11-04-2009, 08:25 AM
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A silent but deadly ninja
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I found free Symantec AV program proved by my college and decided to use it rather than trying to find trushworthy free AV program. It is old 2006 version but it is still updated to current version. No individual scanning available to scan the files. I had to manually config my Firefox to scan the downloads. It is difficult for me to decide which AV program is better depends on pros and cons. I prefer AV program that let me save more memory and no inferences while I am gaming. Be cautious about secuirty programs. Some are bad or crap. Others are worst as malware or internet fraud (known as scareware). Read the reviews or articles on secuirty programs to learn more about them.
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11-04-2009, 11:40 PM
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Take it form me and Highlander, Trend Micro, Mcafee and Norton are one of the worse products out there. Trust me I know. I have been repairing computers for a living and to offer the best customer experience.
My recommended are: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/ Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus Panda Cloud Antivirus, The first free cloud antivirus against viruses, spyware, rootkits and adware Any spyware or malwares: The home of Spybot-S&D! Malwarebytes.org a-squared Free - Free of charge Anti-Virus, Anti-Trojan, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Dialer and Anti-Worm Software - Freeware! ( Haven't tested this yet) Just pick the one that fit your need in term of detection, performance or speed. Some are these are also good: http://free.avg.com/ww-en/download?prd=afg http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html (Ugly interface like a windows media player) http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-1...e-Edition.html |
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11-06-2009, 09:29 PM
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Kaspersky Anti Virus
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11-08-2009, 12:15 PM
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So I was right all along, M$ wins this poll vote
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11-09-2009, 05:51 AM
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11-10-2009, 01:52 PM
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11-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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A silent but deadly ninja
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I will try Microsoft Security Essentials when I get Windows 7 Pro. For unknown reason, it won't installed in my Vista Ultimate computer. Perhaps it's full of software errors and registry is too damaged to repair with no original backup. Others than that errors, Vista is just run fine for now.
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