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kris
08-04-2005, 07:05 PM
Are there any good, free anti virus programs out there?

mouse
08-04-2005, 07:39 PM
No matter which one you choose? The best one is not getting on line in the first place . :smokin

Trooper 2112
08-04-2005, 07:40 PM
I use this:

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2

Aggie Hoopsfan
08-04-2005, 09:05 PM
Avast Antivir. I cleaned up a client site that was hosed with trojans and virii last week with a tag team of it, Spybot, and Hijackthis.

I used to be mildy annoyed by the fact that Avast didn't have automatic updates, but it works fine in that regard these days.

Aggie Hoopsfan
08-04-2005, 09:06 PM
BTW, :lmao at mouse.

Such is the life of anyone who helps fix computers. No love, no thanks, no nothing when you help clean up someone's computer (I take that back, thanks to said client last week raving about me over the phone to my boss, I got a raise 3 months before I was supposed to).

mouse
08-04-2005, 09:12 PM
Hey I fixed a mans Pc over the phone two days ago. Get this, The guy used to post here and I lost a 50 dollar NFL bet to him last year,and you would think he could at least knock off 5.00 dollars ?

from now on , I will just sit back and read more . and post less :smokin

mouse
10-11-2005, 09:07 AM
BTW, :lmao at mouse.

Such is the life of anyone who helps fix computers. No love, no thanks, no nothing when you help clean up someone's computer (I take that back, thanks to said client last week raving about me over the phone to my boss, I got a raise 3 months before I was supposed to).

You do any more restore's?

any updates on this pc?

MiNuS
10-11-2005, 10:55 AM
I have Ad-aware and Yahoo's toolbar for spyware.

I rather use McAfee Antivirus.

ducks
10-11-2005, 11:05 AM
mcafee slows down the computer
adware and spybot are not antivirus software
they only take care of spysoftware

MiNuS
10-11-2005, 11:15 AM
mcafee slows down the computer
adware and spybot are not antivirus software
they only take care of spysoftware
1)McAfee is not free and it does not slow down my computer.

2)Adaware is free and does its job in detecting and removing spyware.


I don't recommend SPYBOT for spyware.


buy Dell

ducks
10-11-2005, 11:17 AM
why dell?
xp is the problem with viruses and spyware not the window manufacture



have you tried avg compared to mcafeee?
avg takes the less rescources up

is mcafee suppose to be better since you have to pay for it?
I love how amaericans thingk free things do not work as good as paid ones

you can pay for avg if you want or you can use the free version

MiNuS
10-11-2005, 11:20 AM
why dell?
xp is the problem with viruses and spyware not the window manufacture



have you tried avg compared to mcafeee?
avg takes the less rescources upavg? is it free??

All I own is Dell.I threw it out there and it has nothing to do with Anti-Virus.

ducks
10-11-2005, 11:23 AM
yes it is free if you want the firewall you have to pay for it or get tech support


it is only $33 for 2 years though

ducks
10-11-2005, 11:24 AM
Trooper 2112 posted the link to the free version in this thread

MiNuS
10-11-2005, 11:29 AM
Sorry for not posting this before but for further information and freebies check out
Kim Komando: http://www.komando.com/ .

I also recommend for free downloads check out: www.download.com

I hope this helps.

mouse
10-11-2005, 12:36 PM
So your a WOAI junkie? :smokin

MannyIsGod
10-11-2005, 12:41 PM
AVG is awesome. I use it and I'm very happy with it.

tlongII
10-11-2005, 12:43 PM
If you penetrate the internet you should always use protection.

ducks
10-11-2005, 12:48 PM
with cable with avg
you have to go to the control panel of avg
highlight email scanner left click on properties (near the bottom)
click on configure
uncheck use heuristic analyis
in order to send pictures using a email client

I also uncheck it from running a complete scan everyday
you can do that and it still catches a virus when you get one

Al Sharpton
10-11-2005, 02:46 PM
sounds like a good plan. to bad it's not 100%

ducks
10-11-2005, 03:18 PM
horseshit
it is way better then norton
virus disable =norton or it disapears

avg not!

I KNOW