Guest fourtrax_300 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 i'm looking for a virus program for my computer. I know of norton and macafee but macafee sucks IMO. can anyone recommend some programs to buy ? if i get norton which one should i get ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I'll do a one BETTER hows that ?? I've been running and testing AVG Antivirus (GRISOFT) for some time now along side Norton's,, and I'll tell a AVG is just as good if not better than Norton's and you know what the BEST part is ?? IT'S FREE !! Here's the link where you can get it and download it.... CLICK HERE >>> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5 If you are also interested in the a Firewall, ZoneLabs offeres the best one available and guess what it also offers a FREE version which can be had here.... Click Here >>> http://www.zonealarm.com/ Hope that helps ya out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Free is good thanks for the link Luke Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I personally find the best AV to be Panda or Norton Antivirus, both aren't free. I use both. I like Panda the best. I also use ZoneAlarm, the paid version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Use to have zonealarm. Its pretty good now have Norton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? [ QUOTE ] I know of norton and macafee but macafee sucks IMO [/ QUOTE ] I agree --------- I have always had Norton, last week the supscription ran out so I decided to change and try McAfee -- and so far I don't like it it doesn't even load properly sometimes ----- the computer is going to the shop tommorow for some repairs to see what is wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? McAfee , to me is the worst program out there,, and Nortons is getting to be a real resource hog in itself, not to say renewal fee's are getting expensive.... This is why I starting testing the AVG AntiVirus, I'm telling ya folks check it out, what have you got to loose ???? It's a great free program with NO adds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaGriz Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? McAfee, is a downright rip-off. I got a virus and it cost me over $300.00 in toll calls with their people trying to get rid of it. Their support sucks! I now have Norton and wont change. Pa Griz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Don't use Internet Explorer. Get Mozilla Firefox. Most people use internet explorer so most people will right viruses for internet explorer. It won't get into your system through Mozilla. Mozilla also has extensions like ad block, spam block and script block which all protect your computer and make it run faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? [ QUOTE ] ad block, spam block and script block which all protect your computer and make it run faster. [/ QUOTE ] Explorer and Outlook also have these features if you know where and how to activate them... If you think your Windows based computer is more protected from viruses by running Mozzila you are going to be very dissapointed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I used to use Norton. Liked it but seemed to be very obtrusive. Had a couple problems with it at times & would have to uninstall & reinstall it & worked fine. It is very good though. I agree that the grisoft one is very good. As of now I am using SecureIT. I have it thru my internet provider at a cost of $4 a month. It has everything. It is gauranteed,if a virus gets in your computer & does any harm they will take care of it. So far I think it is great. I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I currently use AVG like VermontHunter. It has worked very well and even cleaned stuff Norton, missed before I switched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboy1956 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I use AVG also. It works good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? AVG Antivirus ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I use AVG now. Had norton, and have also had mcafee. I use spybot search and destroy for my spyware program. On Norton, had heard on the news that symantec with their software installs some stuff on your computer that cannot be removed. I have some norton stuff on my computer that I have tried to remove related to norton, and it is still there. Will never buy anything from symantec or mcafee ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? I run AVG and Mozilla FireFox. AVg works great and no lag. Firefox is just a great break from the norm and more personalized. I like forecast fox. I keep this forum on my tabs bar at all times along with Nascar, Yahoo, Countrytabs and Pogo. Gotta love the graphics for FireFox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Has anyone tried Stop Sign? Or e-acceleration? Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I know of norton and macafee but macafee sucks IMO [/ QUOTE ] I agree --------- I have always had Norton, last week the supscription ran out so I decided to change and try McAfee -- and so far I don't like it it doesn't even load properly sometimes ----- the computer is going to the shop tommorow for some repairs to see what is wrong [/ QUOTE ] My cousin has McAfee and he really likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? The AVG is good, but the free version is too labor intensive for me. For the more computer savvy person, it is an excellent choice. Microsoft has a Beta version antivirus / anti spyware program called Windows One Care available on their website. Not sure how long it will be free. I use PC tools antivirus and i really like it. Costs $29.99 a year and is very user friendly. I also use Spybot Search and Destroy and Ad-Aware SE personal anti spyware. Both are very good and free! Here is an excellent web site for evaluating and downloading various anti-virus and anti-spyware programs. www.download.com. Lot's of good stuff here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Randyman, I had the free version PCtools virus protection on my system for about 24-25 days. I geuss it depends on what your system has in it because I ended up with problems. Sticking pages, ghost windows, and slow download speed...something I'm not used to with my Cable IP service. The problems would dissappear after a short time but I would still get temporary locking pages. After reading this post and trying out the free AVG program...back to normal speed, no wait downloads, and zero ghost windows! Again I really think it has to do more with what your system has for file types. I'll probably buy the AVG program before the trial period runs out. I always delete Temporary Internet files(and all offline content), History, and I also run Ad-Aware SE after almost every Internet session...Along with defragmenting the hard drive at least twice a week. After all of that I still think I have a ROOT Virus...I keep getting this annoying pop-up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Gary, I told you not to let BUCKEE fix your system,,, now look what's happened.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Trend Micro PC Cillin is great, takes a while to set up, but is bullet proof in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldBuckhunter Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? Grisoft and Lavasoft. Best free protection out there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fourtrax_300 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: best computer virus protection ? thanks guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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