phawthorne1
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posted on July 12, 2006 09:06:35 AM new
Which antivirus protection do you guys prefer or think is the most effective?
I have been using Norton and its time to
install a new updated one..
Thanks
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profe51
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posted on July 12, 2006 09:08:52 AM new
Macintosh.
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glassgrl
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posted on July 12, 2006 09:39:01 AM new
Avast
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glassgrl
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posted on July 12, 2006 09:54:17 AM new
avast
[ edited by glassgrl on Jul 12, 2006 03:18 PM ]
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DrArcane
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posted on July 12, 2006 10:18:08 AM new
Any flavor of Linux, I prefer Ubuntu.
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roadsmith
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posted on July 12, 2006 10:20:29 AM new
We've had Norton for about 8 years and are very happy with it. No computer virus has ever hit us, in all this time.
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agitprop
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posted on July 12, 2006 04:41:03 PM new
Don't connect to the EVIL internet and never share CDs, DVDs, or floppy disks with other computer users. Norton is okay but there are better products out there. If you want real advise visit the NSA website for details on securing your PC.
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on July 12, 2006 07:06:59 PM new
Well, McAfee because Comcast gives it away for free 
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on July 12, 2006 07:16:34 PM new
I to use McAfee. I bought the Internet Security suite. Has virus scan, firewall, spam blockers and all the other must have internet security bell's and whistles. Have never had a bug or problem in the 3 or 4 years I have been using them. I find their system is easier to set up and use than Norton, JMO.
 1 out of 4 people are mentally unbalanced. Take a look at your 3 closest friends. If they seem alright, you're the one! - Kyle Stubbins, CMS
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sparkz
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posted on July 12, 2006 07:28:55 PM new
I use McAfee because AOL provides it free. When it detects a virus or trojan, it removes it from the computer completely, not just quarantine it like some of the others. A quarantined virus can come back to bite you in the butt down the road if you forget about it and accidentally screw up while doing something else.
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glassgrl
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posted on July 13, 2006 06:49:05 AM new
here's a free one for one year in conjunction with Microsoft:
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/
If you go to Computer Associates web page it's $19.95.
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phawthorne1
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posted on July 13, 2006 07:46:32 AM new
Hey Guys and Gals
Thank you for the all the info.
Just need to decide WHICH one LOL
I have used McAfee And Norton.
Now I need a Spyware program.... Any suggestions on that..
glassgrl. never heard of Avast before.Thanks you for the hyperlink
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glassgrl
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posted on July 13, 2006 09:09:49 AM new
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/downloads/default.mspx
http://www.io.com/~cwagner/spyware/
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sanmar
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posted on July 13, 2006 10:01:19 AM new
I hav Norton & Trend. MSN Hotmail scans all incoming & outgoing emails with Trend. I use Norton on my Verizon emails.
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on July 13, 2006 11:17:27 AM new
Again, McAfee. Get the Internet Security Suite boxed set. It has everything you could need all on one disc. This boxed set has their Virus scan, Privacy service, Spam killer and Personal firewall programs. Also includes other programs like their file shreding program.
1 out of 4 people are mentally unbalanced. Take a look at your 3 closest friends. If they seem alright, you're the one! - Kyle Stubbins, CMS
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phawthorne1
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posted on July 13, 2006 11:22:14 AM new
glassgrl
Many Thanks for the hyperlinks.
Just read the one on spy ware and it was scarry. LOL Very informative...
I am so PC ignorant... LOL I just keep on
trucking till I figure it out..
Just got another new PC and I am having to hunt for everything that I used on old Pc.
Windows. Have Windows XP now. I also have DSL and Yahoo is home page. I HATE their mail program.. Would like to get another home page with better mail page. Do you know of any that support DSL?
Thanks again
Pat
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phawthorne1
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posted on July 13, 2006 11:27:19 AM new
mikes4x4
Thank you...
That sounds pretty good to me , every thing in one Box . Who caries it ?
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on July 13, 2006 11:36:48 AM new
Almost anyone that sell's software. I buy the new version every year at Staples.
1 out of 4 people are mentally unbalanced. Take a look at your 3 closest friends. If they seem alright, you're the one! - Kyle Stubbins, CMS
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irked
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posted on July 13, 2006 11:46:27 AM new
Paw if you have Yahoo SBC uh--ATT Dsl configure outlook express to download your emails. I like that best, as accessing all my mail accounts via the web is a pain. I have them all download into Outlook Express, use filters and no problems.
I use Norton's. They even gave me a free year las April cause that was easier than telling me how to get the new ID number on my PC in place of the old one. Sounds strange but yep got a free year with old software and still have the New disk I was trying to install and would not change software id number on. Going to use it on my new laptop.
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You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me!
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phawthorne1
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posted on July 13, 2006 08:26:48 PM new
Irked
Thank you for your post. I had tried to do Outlook and was not successful at getting it up and going .. Will try again..
As for Norton , I hope I don' have trouble getting it up if that is the one I decide to
go with..
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agitprop
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posted on July 14, 2006 03:21:39 AM new
Here's a good article on Securing your PC with links to the Best Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software...
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bowpro
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posted on July 15, 2006 02:40:19 PM new
I got tired of the yearly renewal fees. About every third year I buy a norton system works on ebay about about 1/2 price.
Install and register it. then just install the ultilities.
If you already have Norton on you computer let the anti virus expire. The utilities disk is still good and you can download for free AGV anti virus.
Works for me, it might work for you.
Pat
Pat Norris
Bowpro
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phawthorne1
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posted on July 15, 2006 03:40:07 PM new
agiprop
Thank You for the link..
bowpro
I know what ya talking about.. I also got tired of renewing Norton every year and kept putting it off and then I started getting automatic updates. LOL
The puter I just bought had 60 days of Norton. It expired, but was still in system.
I decided to try a new one on old puter and see how I liked it. It is Defender Pro with 5 downloads..Anti-virus-Spam-Spyware
-Fire wall- Tool box..$19.95. Seems to be OK..I did have trouble getting the Anti Spam up ..Will try again later..LOl
Have a great Evening
Pat
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