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    A quick question.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Generalkaos, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. Generalkaos

    Generalkaos Newbie

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    I recently purchased a P-173X FX from gateway. I had read on these forums that the Norton Anti virus program was crap and that I should look for something better. I use the laptop for gaming, school and work. What are some good suggestions as to which anti virus program I get. Thanks for the help.

    The General
     
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  2. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    NOD32, Kaspersky, BitDefender, AVG are a few. I recommend NOD32.
     
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  3. Generalkaos

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    Kaspersky looks to be fairly rated around the net, as does NOD32. Thanks for the suggestions.

    Anyone else have a personal favorite?
     
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  4. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    yeah what he said
    nod32
     
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    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i use AVG and spybot and i haven't had any problems yet!
     
    N00d13s, Jul 18, 2008
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    Danja Notebook Evangelist

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    I use Avira and am very happy with it. Also If you're note running 64 bit vista, download Spyware Doctor from the google pack.
     
    Danja, Jul 18, 2008
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    What do people think of avast - my brother who is in the networking/systems business recommended it? I generally don't take advice from my brother unless it has to do with computers. Should I expand my restrictions further? :)
     
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  8. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    AVAST is considered the bottom rung of Anti-Virus protection and there are many reviews confirming such. That being said, I have used the free version in the past without major difficulties and/or malware infection, but I am also very careful about what i download and such. It's ok for a free solution, but there are other free AVs out that are better. Also anyone who is truly involved in the IT industry would never recommend Avast(even the paid version) over a commercial solution such as NOD32, Kaspersky, etc. If he did, he wouldn't be in the industry long.

    This may or may not be of help to you.

    http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/avast-review.html
     
    Dook, Jul 18, 2008
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  9. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    yea well avast and avg, i tend to agree to the dook, pay for nod32 its a very well spent money. as to your brother...lol... ask him what he got on his private laptop.
     
    royk50, Jul 20, 2008
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    i used Pc cillin for many many years but now i use nod 32 Business Edition just because its lighter and boots faster
    Pc cillin was awesome but it lacked in boot times and that was the reason why i changed
     
    Lum-X, Jul 20, 2008
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