
Getting new Anti-virus software
#1
Posted 16 July 2004 - 12:06 PM
As such, I am through with Norton. I want something that isn't going to try to squeeze more money out of me on a regular basis.
I am looking for something that stays up to date, but won't compromise my computers security as a ploy to get more money out of me.
Any suggestions?
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#2
Posted 16 July 2004 - 12:55 PM

Works for me, and several other regulars here.
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#3
Posted 16 July 2004 - 12:56 PM

Hi Dave38, you beat me to it...

Edited by Doctor J, 16 July 2004 - 12:57 PM.
#4
Posted 16 July 2004 - 02:33 PM

Avast! is another great one (you can check my signature for the free version), although a little more complex to configure... But it's got an auto-update feature as well and almost everyday updates (not to mention the wonderful support forums).
Best,
R.

#5
Posted 16 July 2004 - 04:15 PM
Looks like you saved me some cash as well. Thanks!
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#6
Posted 17 July 2004 - 08:43 AM
AVG found 6 viruses that Norton apparently missed during its first scan.
I don't think they were actual viruses though. More likely just parts of them. I haven't had any problems and my HJT log and spyware scans show up clean.
They were all downloader trojans, and I had none of my old infections coming back to haunt me.
Still, I am glad it has all been dealt with.
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#7
Posted 17 July 2004 - 05:08 PM
My suggestion would be to install two different AV software packages, at least one should have an on-access scan option, update them often and run full system scans on a regular schedule. They don’t have to the expensive or extravagant AV programs, as the free AV packages can work just as well at the expensive ones. A word of caution though, do not perform the scans at the same time and under no circumstances run more than one on-access or background scan at the same time.
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#8
Posted 17 July 2004 - 05:58 PM
AVG (free)looks like it's improving somewhat, but i still wouldn't rely on it as my only anti-virus. You could also use another free AV, as Trilobite suggested, such as Antivir, Avast ect... And beware of false positives in the freebies.
#9
Posted 02 September 2004 - 05:05 AM
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