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15th Oct 05, 10:52 PM
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I am helping a friend setup their computer that has been in use for some time now. They are in need of a good antivirus.....So what is a good one for someone that don't know much about a computer?
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15th Oct 05, 11:55 PM
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AVG Free is a good one. auto updates, and auto schedule.
Plus it is free, and it is not bloatware.
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16th Oct 05, 09:06 AM
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AVG Free is a good one. auto updates, and auto schedule.
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16th Oct 05, 12:00 PM
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I perfer F-Prot myself. Same as above, but not free. 
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18th Oct 05, 10:50 PM
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Avast Home Edition....one of the best free antivirus proggies...
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19th Oct 05, 12:17 AM
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I prefer Norton AV, dead easy to use and 1 years free subscription when you buy the product. I know a lot of people slate Symantec product's but it's what i advise all my new customers to use.
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19th Oct 05, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DoG
I prefer Norton AV, dead easy to use and 1 years free subscription when you buy the product. I know a lot of people slate Symantec product's but it's what i advise all my new customers to use.
Yes, I've been using Norton AV since version 1.0 (DOS!), never had anything it couldn't handle, McAfee would be a close second choice though... |
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19th Oct 05, 03:28 AM
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norton is a resource hog...DoGG, you should know better!
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19th Oct 05, 02:42 PM
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If your friend has an older & slower system but has broadband, I'd have him hookup a router for the hardware firewall alone. Then use the free online scanners like housecall along with a simple, basic & free software firewall like ZoneAlarm.
Years ago software & hardware firewalls were looked as only needed or used by the tech heads, but it's really a must for anyone hooked up to the internet.
I've found too many antivirus program that might detect a virus but is then unable to fix or delete it. A good firewall is your first and most important defence!
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