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    Probably the Best Free Security Software List in the World

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Kyle, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    Kyle, Jul 31, 2010
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I am usually a bit put off when something claims it is the best, but I must say this list is pretty comprehensive.
     
    atbnet, Jul 31, 2010
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  3. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    Thats why it says " probably"; it doesnt claim it IS the best :D
     
    Kyle, Aug 1, 2010
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  4. taruian

    taruian Notebook Consultant

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    i have recently switched back to Norton from avira.
    right now im using Norton 360 v4 along with Malware bytes.
     
    taruian, Aug 2, 2010
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  5. Undecided84

    Undecided84 Notebook Geek

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    ok how many of these do i download?
     
    Undecided84, Aug 2, 2010
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  6. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    The fewer the better.
    The point is to find a program that will suit your needs best and keep you protected while not slowing your computer down to a crawl.

    I'm personally using MSE as a realt time protection (running in the bg at all times), and keep MBAM as an on-demand scanner (only run it once in a month).

    I haven't had problems of any kind using this combination.
    It's the minimalist solution which is more than enough.
     
    Deks, Aug 3, 2010
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  7. thundernet

    thundernet Notebook Deity

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    That's an awesome list.Thank you :)
     
    thundernet, Aug 12, 2010
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  8. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    @ thundernet...completely OT, I love your avatar! Where did you get it from?

    Cheers!
     
    lineS of flight, Aug 15, 2010
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  9. tbrocato

    tbrocato Notebook Evangelist

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    Good find bro.

    +1rep!!!
     
    tbrocato, Aug 15, 2010
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