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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
Posts: 964
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Since I'm suffering from insomnia I figured I'd best do something to help pass the time. I just noticed that my subscription to Norton ends in a few hours and that got my wondering about a good replacement. One of the main draws of this forum is the overall respect and intelligence that people exhibit here. Since I'm not really in-touch with the computer world, and since I value everyone's opinion I would like to hear what you all prefer. I'd really like to find a free antivirus program, however if that's not possible I'd appreciate any recommendations for good subscription antivirus software.
Thanks in advance.
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Optimist With Doubts
Title: Titlating
Joined: Dec 17 2007
Posts: 5042
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i use avg and malewarebytes they seem to work for me.
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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
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Sounds good. I will look into it. As long as it keeps the viruses and adware away, I'll be happy. If I have to get two separate programs to do that, I will.
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Syd Lexia
Site Admin
Title: Pop Culture Junkie
Joined: Jul 30 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
Posts: 24882
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I second Opti's recommendations. I also recommend Spybot: Search & Destroy.
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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
Posts: 964
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I have Spybot, however Norton has detected a few viruses that Spybot neglected to catch in time. Then again maybe it's because I'm running them simultaneously.
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GPFontaine
Joined: Dec 06 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 11244
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Because I have access to paid antivirus without cost to myself, I tend not to look at the free stuff often.
Still people ask for recommendations all the time.
AVG Free is always a "GOOD" option. But I keep hearing about a new product that a lot of people think is
A. Easier
B. Faster
C. Less Cumbersome
http://www.free-av.com
I have never used it myself, but I plan to give it a shot soon just to see what the chatter is about.
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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
Posts: 964
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Recommendations are always welcome. I appreciate the help everyone.  I think I will look into both AVG and the link you sent me GP.
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Mr. Bomberman
2009 Forum Champion
Title: (still) token black.
Joined: Jan 27 2006
Location: Home of the lost towers
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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
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I already have spybot. So I guess I'll try Avast! as well. They all seem like good choices, however I'm not really up-to-date with these things.
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UsaSatsui
Title: The White Rabbit
Joined: May 25 2008
Location: Hiding
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I'll also recommend AVG. It sometimes crashes Firefox, but meh.
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IceWarm
Joined: Dec 22 2008
Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
Posts: 1691
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Ad-Aware is also a good anti-spyware program.
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GPFontaine
Joined: Dec 06 2007
Location: Connecticut
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Users of Firefox/Chrome/Safari really have no need for Spybot/Adaware if they:
1. Run Windows Defender
2. Aren't doing stupid things constantly on the web
3. Have antivirus
4. Keep their system updated.
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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
Posts: 964
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I sometimes use Firefox, I suppose I should check my updates more often.
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MOGHARR
Title: The Original CandyWafer
Joined: Apr 05 2007
Location: Under Jolly Roger
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I used Avast! for awhile but I didn't like it. Now I use COMODO and that's worked out pretty well.
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GPFontaine
Joined: Dec 06 2007
Location: Connecticut
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I always felt like Avast! had a great product that was too fucking awkward. Also they make you jump through hoops to get the free copy.
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Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
Posts: 964
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So many choices. I am going to have to thoroughly examine all of the possibilities before I make a decision.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
Posts: 16127
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i actually have all these programs on my pc already. its probably not a good idea to have them all, but whatev
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