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    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by codesx100, Jun 5, 2011.

  1. codesx100

    codesx100 Notebook Consultant

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    going to order my m17x in a few weeks, after e3 and seeing the 560m in action. i was wondering what do you guys use as virus/spyware/etc protection. i never used McAfee, my parents did many years ago and they didnt like it. I was thinking about getting Norton 360 but idk. what do you guys suggest? i want something thats going keep my alienware nice and clean. It has to last me at least 4 years of college & gaming
     
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  2. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    There are plenty of free ones like Microsoft security essential
     
    ACHlLLES, Jun 5, 2011
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  3. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    I use Avast! free edition. Works fine for me.
     
    CptXabaras, Jun 5, 2011
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  4. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Microsoft Security Essentials is free and in my experience works perfectly. I've had bad experiences with Norton in the past, personally.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jun 5, 2011
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  5. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Microsoft security essentials. Free and easy to use.
     
    Brabostaan, Jun 5, 2011
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  6. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    Avast! :cool:
     
    Cloudfire, Jun 5, 2011
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    eldub0844 Notebook Consultant

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    Kaspersky works fine for me!
     
    eldub0844, Jun 5, 2011
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  8. ECKS

    ECKS Notebook Prophet

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    AVG and SuperAntiSpyware, oh, and turning Windows Updates OFF, cuz it slows your computer down :)
     
    ECKS, Jun 5, 2011
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  9. Podunks

    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    I checked this option while customizing mine through dell lol.
     
    Podunks, Jun 5, 2011
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  10. ECKS

    ECKS Notebook Prophet

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    Again, this is a time where I wish we had a "thumbsup" smiley :)
     
    ECKS, Jun 5, 2011
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