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Post by bogus on Dec 7, 2007 9:06:15 GMT
Anybody use this and got any thoughts on it?
I currently have the free edition anti-virus, which seems fine, but am getting a 25% reduced offer for the total package every time I receive an update.
Is it worth it, effective.................easy to use for an idiot with basic computer literacy ;D
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Post by Vestan Pance on Dec 7, 2007 11:41:31 GMT
Bogus, I worked in Internet Security for a while old bean, and with freeware you can adequately protect yourself these days. AVG is fine as an Anti-Virus. It gets regular updates on the Virii signature so all known virii are covered, which is all you can ask for. In terms of firewalling, i would recommend Zone Alarm (www.zonealarm.com), which is again free and is based on the brilliant Checkpoint technology, which is the best money can buy. I would also suggest a spyware blocker, and microsofts' effort is fine, or Spybot's "Search and Destroy" which is also free, would also do the trick. Anything i've recommended is a one-click install as well mate, so shouldn't cause you too much distress  |
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Post by dad1 on Dec 7, 2007 17:41:57 GMT
Agree with dixie. I use AVG free and ZoneAlarm. Brilliant, both of them.
Also Acronis PopUp Blocker is pretty good too. Stops most of the irritating pop-ups.
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Post by Hiram on Dec 7, 2007 18:24:24 GMT
is avast any good?
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Post by nathan on Dec 7, 2007 18:34:48 GMT
I'm currently working with ZoneAlarm and Avast, with Ad-Aware to cover my back with regards Spyware.
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Post by paula_m on Dec 8, 2007 2:46:49 GMT
Bogus, I worked in Internet Security for a while old bean, and with freeware you can adequately protect yourself these days. AVG is fine as an Anti-Virus. It gets regular updates on the Virii signature so all known virii are covered, which is all you can ask for. In terms of firewalling, i would recommend Zone Alarm (www.zonealarm.com), which is again free and is based on the brilliant Checkpoint technology, which is the best money can buy. I would also suggest a spyware blocker, and microsofts' effort is fine, or Spybot's "Search and Destroy" which is also free, would also do the trick. Anything i've recommended is a one-click install as well mate, so shouldn't cause you too much distress Same here I have had no problems at all with the free version & it updates regulary |
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Post by bogus on Dec 8, 2007 18:03:51 GMT
Cheers folks, I've gone with Dixie's recommendations as I was 2/3 the way there already. |
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Post by Time4aPINT on Dec 9, 2007 16:40:47 GMT
Paid for my AVG (£35 for two years). It's good but to be honest it's not a great deal better than the free version.
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