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    I need a good antivirus program

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Squinty, Sep 24, 2005.

  1. Squinty

    Squinty Notebook Guru

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    I've always run AVG but I fear it's not protecting me enough. Any reccommendations?
     
    Squinty, Sep 24, 2005
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    cheziyi Notebook Consultant

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    You can couple a anitvirus program and a firewall, for example i couple a norton anti-virus and a Zone-alarm firewall.
     
    cheziyi, Sep 24, 2005
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    splackavellie Notebook Consultant

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    ive only run mcafee just cuz we can get it through school so i cant really comment on the others. ive heard AVG to be pretty good though. but this might help
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27921&hl=best+antivirus

    just curious, why do think that its not protecting you enough? are you running anything else besides antivirus? how bout a firewall? and then theres Ad-Aware, Spybot, and SpywareBlaster.
     
    splackavellie, Sep 24, 2005
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  4. Squinty

    Squinty Notebook Guru

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    well, reason being I never paid money for a antivirus program. With all the hype about Identity Theft, I am some what worried. Reason being, I had an unauthorized use on my card..and I was always careful with my card...I only paid bills online and i fear my comp is not safe....
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I use AVG and ZoneAlarm both the free versions.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 24, 2005
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    splackavellie Notebook Consultant

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    im not so sure on this but i think an antivirus would have little or nothing to do with that.

    besides antivirus, what else are you running? firewall is strongly recommended expecially if you have DSL or cable. although if you are behind a router that should be pretty suffucient. on that link i gave above, there should be another link there with a few free antivirus program. you might want to check those out. but you can always buy as they will probably offer more stuff.

    also a pretty good read about keeping your comp more secure:
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic1628.html
     
    splackavellie, Sep 24, 2005
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  7. Squinty

    Squinty Notebook Guru

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    so far...
    ad-aware
    spyblaster
    spybot
    ....the only thing I'm running right now....
    i have a router....so firewall there....I suppose...
     
    Squinty, Sep 24, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Microsoft has a free version of a Spyware remover, it works pretty good, automatic scan time, etc. :) Here is a link

    Microsoft Spyware Remover :)
     
    nickspohn, Sep 24, 2005
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    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    i use these programs:
    adaware
    spybot
    microsoft antispyware
    cc cleaner

    and plus..they're all free!!!!!! :eek: :eek:
     
    LuckMC11, Sep 24, 2005
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    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    With all that and a good firewall, you should be fine. Just keep AVG up to date with the virus defintions. AVG is a very good program but if you ever are not sure, go to trend micro and run their free machine scan to get a 2nd opinion. But it sounds like you are pretty safe with the setup you have going now.
     
    ru1thirst, Sep 25, 2005
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