Virus Scanners

I'm just curious to see how many people out there have a virus scanner installed on their notebooks. For the past 10 or so years, all I've seen have be spyware, adware, and more spyware, so I haven't really bothered with antivirus software. I'm just wondering if it's worthwhile to install a free one or not.

 

I use AVG (antivirus) free coupled with adaware se personal and spybot S&D for spyware. They are all free and good. Having these can help the performance and safety of your computer and are absolutely worth downloading.

 

I use the same exact programs as you!

 

over the last 3 years that i have my computer; i only see 2 viruses and plenty of spyware, which comes from my sister sometimes crossing to this "central" computer.

altough it is rare i strongly recommend having an antivirus installed; better save than sorry.

 

Don't forget CCleaner and Diskeeper for optimization and better performance.

Note: AVG Free Edition is going to be cancelled next January. You'll have to pay. Use Avast Antivirus after AVG expires.

 

Why would they be cancelling it, when a new version 7.5 just came out the other day that I installed? Version 7.1 is set to expire in January.

 

^ Agreed x2

You're relying fully on your source of data to be free of viruses. If your sources aren't as vigilant as you in opening files, you just opened yourself up to that risk. Plus, if you have a spouse, child, friend, or whoever use your computer, you can't guarantee they have the same level of vigilance.

For any impact on performance having a virus scanner on your machine, that impact will be less than panicking over a messed up machine, trying to find software CD's and product keys, and distressing over important data that is lost.

 

This is incorrect. Grisoft will end support for AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 but you can get the free version of AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 at free.grisoft.com. The update doesn't cost anything. Tim04, do yourself a favor and install AVG Anti-Virus or one of its alternatives.