Good Anti-Virus Software? ...

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Linda W.

Hello ...

The free trial of Norton AntiVirus that came with my HP compuer has
expired.

So I need to purchase an anti-virus program.

Any recommendations?

Cost is an issue, of course, but so is quality. Is it possible to
purchase something good for about $25, or is that unreasonable?

Many thanks for any information.

Linda W.
 
How does free sound? AVG has a very good anti virus program available here:
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

I have used it without any problems and I believe that many others in this
group have also. Anyway, just mt 2 cents worth..

Joe
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I honestly believe you get what you pay for, a friend of mine has been
infected with a virus while running AVG. Save your pennies harder and look
at NOD32 or Kaspersky...
 
Joe ...

"Free" sounds very nice indeed!

Does this software include an e-mail program?

And is it user-friendly for someone who isn't an expert?

I just went to the link you provided but I couldn't get through. I'll
keep trying, though.

Are you familiar with avast? Do you have an opinion about AVG versus
avast?

Thanks so much.

Linda

P.S. If I decide to use AVG, would I uninstall the Norton that came
pre-installed on my computer? (The one that for which the free trial
offer has expired ...)
 
Well, AVG and Avast are both free for home users. Both have commercial
versions with the same engine, features that matter and online updates
of program and virus definitions. I fail to see any merit to a
statement that "You get what you pay for." with regard to either of
these AV programs. But if you want the AV that has the best record for
virus detection, try NOD32, $39 for one year.

Regards, hawk
 
Hello ...

The free trial of Norton AntiVirus that came with my HP compuer has
expired.

So I need to purchase an anti-virus program.

Any recommendations?

Cost is an issue, of course, but so is quality. Is it possible to
purchase something good for about $25, or is that unreasonable?

Many thanks for any information.

Linda W.
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imho Norton if it ran fine on your system,... else Pandasoftware if
you need a more resources friendly solution:
More infor:
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/antivirus___firewall.html

--
Freeware revieuws for your Windows PC:
Honest & No Nags: www.NONDISPUTANDUM.com
Protection, Cleaning, Office, Webbuilding,
Newsfeeds, Entertainment, Searching, Music,
Do the internet addiction test!
 
Quoth the raven named Linda W.:
Does this software include an e-mail program?
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An email program??? This is an anti-virus application you're talking
about.

I'd recommend Mozilla or Thunderbird for email.

How about the Avast! anti-virus app; it's free as well.
http://www.avast.com/
 
Linda W. said:
Joe ...

"Free" sounds very nice indeed!

Does this software include an e-mail program?
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No, it has no e-mail program. But, actually, your anti-virus application's
email scanning feature can also cause certain types of corruption and
provides no additional protection. It should be disabled.
And is it user-friendly for someone who isn't an expert?
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Well....I'm no expert, and I have used AVG6 Free for about 2 years, and I
have not yet had a virus. Period. It is very light on system resources,
very user friendly and efficient. However, any AV, even the most expensive
and supposedly highest rated, is only as good as the person using it; i.e.,
set it up properly, keep it updated and run it regularly, practice Safe Hex,
watch what messages you open, and play carefully on the Internet, etc.
I just went to the link you provided but I couldn't get through. I'll
keep trying, though.
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Try again,

AVG6 Free:
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

or try here

Look for AVG6 Free Edition in the list::
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html
Are you familiar with avast? Do you have an opinion about AVG versus
avast?
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-installed on my computer? (The one that for which the free trial
offer has expired ...)
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I have heard that Avast is also good, but, I have not tried it myself.
Additionally, if you feel the need to pay for an AV to feel you are
completely safe and totally protected, as some do, you can also purchase,
AVG Pro. ;-)

HTH

Jan :)
 
Linda W. said:
Hello ...

The free trial of Norton AntiVirus that came with my HP compuer has
expired.

So I need to purchase an anti-virus program.

Any recommendations?

Cost is an issue, of course, but so is quality. Is it possible to
purchase something good for about $25, or is that unreasonable?

Many thanks for any information.

Linda W.
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Linda
Microsoft has a free trial that is good for a year,
It includes an antivirus and a firewall.
www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/
 
you need to keep in mind that only one anti virus software can reside on one
computer at the same time, they have terrible fights if the come together!
 
Hi,

I was going to ask the same question as the first post(linda), I have
been useing Norton 2003 and have had update problems since the last
two weeks and its forcing my to accept the "auto update" that I dont
like very much.

As for a good AV the question has been settled, my question now is
does anyone know of a AV that dont "pilfer or take back" private data
or info from pc. This was mentioned in another NG.

I am not a expert on pc's can just about navigate within my own.

Thanks in advance






BlackFoot
 
Beauregard T. Shagnasty said:
Quoth the raven named Linda W.:


An email program??? This is an anti-virus application you're talking
about.

I'd recommend Mozilla or Thunderbird for email.

How about the Avast! anti-virus app; it's free as well.
http://www.avast.com/
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Sorry, I didn't express that correctly about e-mail. I know it's an
anti-virus application.

What I meant to ask is whether these anti-virus softwares include
screening incoming and outgoing e-mail.

I used Outlook Express for e-mail.

As for Avast! -- have you used it? I did look at their Web site --
but they say that the free version is for home users who do not use
their computers for commercial purposes.

I use my computer -- which is a home computer -- for many things.
However, I do do transcribing with it -- and that is something for
which I am paid.

Would this mean that I should not use their free software?

Also, while I'm asking questions -- are there any good Web sites that
provide discounts brands like Norton or McAfee or the ones you
mentioned?

Thanks again.

Linda W.
 
Jan Il said:
No, it has no e-mail program. But, actually, your anti-virus application's
email scanning feature can also cause certain types of corruption and
provides no additional protection. It should be disabled.

Well....I'm no expert, and I have used AVG6 Free for about 2 years, and I
have not yet had a virus. Period. It is very light on system resources,
very user friendly and efficient. However, any AV, even the most expensive
and supposedly highest rated, is only as good as the person using it; i.e.,
set it up properly, keep it updated and run it regularly, practice Safe Hex,
watch what messages you open, and play carefully on the Internet, etc.

Try again,

AVG6 Free:
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

or try here

Look for AVG6 Free Edition in the list::
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html
-installed on my computer? (The one that for which the free trial

I have heard that Avast is also good, but, I have not tried it myself.
Additionally, if you feel the need to pay for an AV to feel you are
completely safe and totally protected, as some do, you can also purchase,
AVG Pro. ;-)

HTH

Jan :)
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Jan ...

Thanks very much for this information.

So you're saying that whatever program I use, I should not use the
e-mail screening part of it, but that I should disable that???

On my Norton free trial, they seemed to strongly recommend using the
e-mail screening. But you think it causes problems?

Also -- what is Safe Hex?

Thanks again.

Linda
 
Just a quick follow-up. I mentioned this in another response, too,
but ...

I did manage to get through to Avast's Web site. They say that the
free program is for home users who do not use their computers for
commercial purposes.

Mine is a home computer, and I use it for many things. However, I do
do transcribing with it, and I am paid for that.

Would that be considered a commercial use?

In which case, should I not use the free program?

Many thanks ..

Linda W.
 
Quoth the raven named Linda W.:
Sorry, I didn't express that correctly about e-mail. I know it's
an anti-virus application.

What I meant to ask is whether these anti-virus softwares include
screening incoming and outgoing e-mail.
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Yes, avast! does.
I used Outlook Express for e-mail.
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That would be the first thing I would fix. Use an application that is
more secure, such as those I recommended above.
As for Avast! -- have you used it?
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Yes, I do, else I wouldn't have mentioned it. ;-)
I did look at their Web site --
but they say that the free version is for home users who do not
use their computers for commercial purposes.

I use my computer -- which is a home computer -- for many things.
However, I do do transcribing with it -- and that is something for
which I am paid.
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Hey I do some work on my pc too. Web pages... some database work... I
wouldn't worry about it. They are talking about 'corporate environment.'
Would this mean that I should not use their free software?
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Try it. Home users are expected to register it (just like AVG) and the
registration is good for 14 months. At that time, you just register
again. It remains free.
Also, while I'm asking questions -- are there any good Web sites
that provide discounts brands like Norton or McAfee or the ones you
mentioned?
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I didn't mention anything that costs money. I also stopped using
McAfee when I upgraded from NT 3.51 to 4.0 and they wanted me to spend
$85 for a new program, rather than an upgrade fee.
 
Jan ...

Thanks very much for this information.

So you're saying that whatever program I use, I should not use the
e-mail screening part of it, but that I should disable that???

On my Norton free trial, they seemed to strongly recommend using the
e-mail screening. But you think it causes problems?

Also -- what is Safe Hex?

Thanks again.

Linda
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As you can see from all posts, there are a few choices to make. I've
installed Norton, Panda, AVG and all in all, AVG is good for
beginners. Panda and Norton are tough but heavy. Email screening can
prevent an inadvertent script from your prieview window.
COmmercial use as a transcriber, sure that's debateable. If you can
purchase nice shoes you can afford to buy the full version, plus you
get knowledgable (cough) technical support and upgrades.

Safe Hex is computing within an environment where you expect viruses
or other malware and you take the steps neccessary to prevent an
intrusion. Updating OS, AV and the like. I like this article
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html

Good luck
Billy
 
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