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    Anti-Virus

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rome_addict, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. rome_addict

    rome_addict Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is top anti-virus right now for Windows 8?
    Do you need something in addition to the Windows one?
     
    rome_addict, Sep 14, 2013
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 i get it free with online banking with Barclays

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Sep 14, 2013
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  3. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Microsoft Security Essentials is all you should ever need antivirus wise. And it won't freeze down Windows. I only subscribe to Norton Internet Security because I get the 3 license pack for $18. But still, MSE will work just fine for free.
     
    radji, Sep 14, 2013
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  4. rome_addict

    rome_addict Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sweet thats good to know
     
    rome_addict, Sep 15, 2013
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  5. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    MrDJ, Sep 15, 2013
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    downloads and ibbi1337 like this.
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    ibbi1337 Notebook Consultant

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    yes if you want to get a virus please use MSE:

    [​IMG]
     
    ibbi1337, Sep 15, 2013
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  7. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    interesting as that shows avg free and avg paid internet security but only shows avast free and not the full paid internet security suite that im using.
     
    MrDJ, Sep 15, 2013
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  8. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    So where is the data link for the independent test? a A/V is only good at the user makes it to be and alot depends on is the testing real world or control lab testing?
     
    StormJumper, Sep 15, 2013
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  9. rome_addict

    rome_addict Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dang there's so many options. I don't plan to web browse on the pc besides downloading a few games. Any suggestions? I'll probably check out the subforum too. Thanks
     
    rome_addict, Sep 15, 2013
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  10. tommytomatoe

    tommytomatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    MSE or AVG free. Just don't click on silly links or open unfamiliar emails.

    Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
     
    tommytomatoe, Sep 15, 2013
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  11. DDDenniZZZ

    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    Just so you know, windows 8 comes preinstalled with windows defender (antivirus protection) by default. So if your going to install a third party solution make sure you disable/remove it if you do. I use windows defender and its been fine for me.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Sep 16, 2013
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