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    Anti-Virus Software in Vista Business?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by kingshacat, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. kingshacat

    kingshacat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do I need a Anti-Virus Software in Vista Business?
    Thanks
     
    kingshacat, Mar 8, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it's best if you do. The Windows operating system is quite prone to viruses/malware, especially if you're not careful with opening your e-mails.
     
    David, Mar 8, 2009
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  3. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    I have been using antivirus software from SYMANTEC for the past 8 years
    and i've never got a virus on my comp.Besides i am careful on the kind of
    stuff i download.
     
    zimbros12, Mar 8, 2009
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  4. entropy.cz

    entropy.cz Notebook Evangelist

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    of course you do. that and common sense (don't click everything what tells you "click me"). you will find many hints if you look into the proper subforum, i'm personally using AVG.
     
    entropy.cz, Mar 8, 2009
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I personally like Kaspersky...
    It's not the cheapest though.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 8, 2009
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  6. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    Corrected because you have been using Norton for 8 years :p
     
    Lakjin, Mar 9, 2009
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  7. Hualsay

    Hualsay Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah it is suggested to get it, no matter which version you have. Your always liable to catching something no matter how secure the OS is stated to be.
     
    Hualsay, Mar 9, 2009
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  8. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think its something called Murphy's law...
    If you have virus software as a normal user you never get a virus.
    If you haven't any as a normal user, you'll get one...

    (Normal user = user not doing something especially virus prone)
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 9, 2009
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  9. entropy.cz

    entropy.cz Notebook Evangelist

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    Murphy's law? i'd call it prevention ;)
     
    entropy.cz, Mar 9, 2009
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