Anti-virus Program
- Thread starter Vince
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GWguy
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Borrow a copy of June 2013 Consumer Reports.
Top 4 Freeware in recommended order:
Avast
Avira
AVG 2013
Microsoft Security Essentials.
Top 4 Purchase in recommended order:
G Data Internet Security 2013
ESET Smart Security 6
F-Secure Internet Security 2013
Kapersky Internet Security 2013
Each had their own strong points and weak points.
I've been using AVG Free for years, never had an infection, only notice it when it's dong a full scheduled system scan.
Top 4 Freeware in recommended order:
Avast
Avira
AVG 2013
Microsoft Security Essentials.
Top 4 Purchase in recommended order:
G Data Internet Security 2013
ESET Smart Security 6
F-Secure Internet Security 2013
Kapersky Internet Security 2013
Each had their own strong points and weak points.
I've been using AVG Free for years, never had an infection, only notice it when it's dong a full scheduled system scan.
RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
I've been using Avast on our laptops for years and never had trouble with it being a resource hog and have never had a virus. :knockingonwood:
frequentflier
happy to be living
My main yahoo account sent something freaky to everyone on my email list last night. ARGH! 
I think my husband uses McAfee on our computers
(my apologies to anyone on here that is on that list)
I think my husband uses McAfee on our computers(my apologies to anyone on here that is on that list)
Vince
......
One problem with McAfee is their firewall. When I down load a game or an update to one, it screws it up and won't let the entire thing download. Then I have to do it again with the firewall, etc turned off. I have since learned to just turn it off before any download or install.
Done_Wrong
Member
virus software advice needed
I was notified by Verizon that I have had huge data surges, 11 GB at once. They insist that I have a virus. Even when I had the equipment UN-pluged the internet was accessed. While that makes no sense to me, seems it's their equipment, I want to resolve the issue and check my computers. I have Norton installed and running. My question is can I use another free virus scans or will it conflict with Norton? Any other advice to resolve the issue is appreciated.
I was notified by Verizon that I have had huge data surges, 11 GB at once. They insist that I have a virus. Even when I had the equipment UN-pluged the internet was accessed. While that makes no sense to me, seems it's their equipment, I want to resolve the issue and check my computers. I have Norton installed and running. My question is can I use another free virus scans or will it conflict with Norton? Any other advice to resolve the issue is appreciated.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
AVG is very impressive, and it's not just anti virus, but comes with mal-ware tools, optimization tools, and they let you download a full working copy for a free 60 day trial.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
First off, ditch Norton, it's a resource hog..
itsbob
I bowl overhand
My main yahoo account sent something freaky to everyone on my email list last night. ARGH!
(my apologies to anyone on here that is on that list)
McAfee is probably the WORST.. have always hated it.
