steve m
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 11:41 AM |
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Whats the best antivirus software ?
Ive got Norton installed at the moment, and it expires in a couple off weeks time,
but over the last few weeks we have been plagued with popups and crap, so perhaps I will use someone else, as Norton doesn't seem to be able to
filter out all the junk
so currently what is the best one to use, I don't mind paying for one, as long as it works
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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fesycresy
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 11:49 AM |
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I don't rate Norton and seen Mcafee slow down too many PC's.
I like Kaspersky if you're paying, other than that Avast or AVG, both free.
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Trollyjack
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 11:52 AM |
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Our company uses these ESET I also use it at home have a 4PC
deal cannot fault them.
I used Norton got pissed off with them taking too much for granted
Used Eset now for 3 years.
TrollyJack
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britishtrident
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 11:55 AM |
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I regard Norton as malware it gets slower the longer it is installed.
Personally I recommend the paid version of Avira been using bit for 10 years plus, the freeversion is OK but the servers that provide the updates
are over loaded.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 12:05 PM |
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I've been using freeware - Comodo for a few years now, no issues, other than things are a bit slow when it downloads and installs new
signatures...
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ragindave
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 12:06 PM |
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I also use comodo no issues it is free and is reliable.
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dubzter
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 12:15 PM |
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Over the last few years I've used AVG (free) with no problems at all. It does need an upgrade every so often but if you keep on top of that
it's fine. Doesn't seem to hog resources the same as the likes of Norton/McAfee
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nick205
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 12:21 PM |
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At work we've recently changed from McAfee to Kaspersky. Other than the fact it was a better deal through our IT provider I can't
honestly tell the difference in operation. Home laptop is running Microsoft Security Essentials, which doesn't seem to cause any issues and
it's free.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 01:04 PM |
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Another vote for MSE here, it works perfectly fine.
However, an antivirus won't block popups, you need something in your browser to do that. And that depends on what browser you use.
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 02:11 PM |
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/security-essentials-download
is what I have switched to for personal use, no fancy features, but is streamlined, doesn't seem to slow the pc down and updates come through
with windows updates.. easy.
it was available on xp too, not sure if you can still get it, and or if MS are still doing updates for the xp version now xp is out of support.
should add it is free
[Edited on 10/12/14 by Chris_Xtreme]
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neilp1
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 03:27 PM |
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I use AVG, the full internet suite which I paid for. I used the AVG free edition for years before that with no problems.
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dave r
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 05:30 PM |
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kaspersky here, free if you bank with barclays
I'd love to give my imaginary friend a great big hug,
but this jacket makes it impossible.
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steve m
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 06:41 PM |
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Well, I went with Kaspersky,
But thanks to all the replies, as I did pursue all avenues first
steve
[Edited on 10/12/14 by steve m]
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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