My McAfee virus protection just expired, and I don't want to pay another $40 for another year. Does any body know where I can get a good "well O.K" free virus protection. What virus protection is good for the price? $$
Virus Protection Expired!
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i know depending on which service you have most of them offer a good free one..
Microsoft "Security Essentials" its free and works, if you don't like Microsoft go for the "AVG Free"
Go for microsoft security essentials.
I used avast for years but recently its went downhill.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
its alot better than what you had
I used avast for years but recently its went downhill.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
its alot better than what you had
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The best virus protection around is OS X or Linux when paired with vigilant & attentive users.
If you insist on using Windows, Microsoft Security Essentials seems to be OK, and the price is right.
If you insist on using Windows, Microsoft Security Essentials seems to be OK, and the price is right.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Go for microsoft security essentials....
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/...
+1 My Norton Internet Security expired, been looking for free after rebate with upgrade, or close. If it doesn't happen, very satisfied with MSE.
Go for microsoft security essentials....
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/...
+1 My Norton Internet Security expired, been looking for free after rebate with upgrade, or close. If it doesn't happen, very satisfied with MSE.
I have been very happy with Avira Antivir. I also use Malwarebytes and Superantispyware.
Nothing named McAfee will ever be on a computer of mine ever again.
Nothing named McAfee will ever be on a computer of mine ever again.
Highly recommend Microsoft Security Essentials.
I find that it works well and I use the Windows built in firewall.
One change in the settings I would make is changing the update time to one where you may have the computer on.
I find that it works well and I use the Windows built in firewall.
One change in the settings I would make is changing the update time to one where you may have the computer on.
Originally Posted By: sicko
Another option would be to check with your ISP, most major ISPs offer free AV to their customers. Usually it's Norton or McAfee, but occasionally it'll be something else
I have Cox for my ISP and they have their suite which includes Mcafee. I kept on getting viruses into my system and they were of no help. After 2 reformatting, I went back to AVG free and haven't had a problem. I also run Malware.
Another option would be to check with your ISP, most major ISPs offer free AV to their customers. Usually it's Norton or McAfee, but occasionally it'll be something else
I have Cox for my ISP and they have their suite which includes Mcafee. I kept on getting viruses into my system and they were of no help. After 2 reformatting, I went back to AVG free and haven't had a problem. I also run Malware.
I like Avira, it worked best for me (of the free ones). But through one of our vendor reps I got a year of Trend micro Maximum security- that thing is great, I love it! If you can stomach the $80 price tag (for 3 computers).
1. Avira Antivir http://www.avira.com/en/support-download-free-antivirus
2. AVG Free http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free
3. Avast http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
In that order.
2. AVG Free http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free
3. Avast http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
In that order.
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http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/
http://www.sandboxie.com/
I use no antivirus,haven't for years now.I'm loving it and will never go back!
No constant updates, no interminable tweaking of rules, no checking out the latest AV comparitive and worrying whether my solution has best on demand/best real-time/is lightest or just isn't the latest fad. No ropey releases and [censored] support. No on-going cost!
Good luck but there are easier routes these days to choose from.
http://www.sandboxie.com/
I use no antivirus,haven't for years now.I'm loving it and will never go back!
No constant updates, no interminable tweaking of rules, no checking out the latest AV comparitive and worrying whether my solution has best on demand/best real-time/is lightest or just isn't the latest fad. No ropey releases and [censored] support. No on-going cost!
Good luck but there are easier routes these days to choose from.
Originally Posted By: Vizzy
I agree that the best protection is a viligant and careful user. If you watch what you click on and avoid attachments in e mails you are already ahead of the game.
+1. I have not had a virus in 5-6 years at least. Then that one popped up after my brother used the machine. Did the sandboxie for a bit, it annoyed the [censored] out of me; got rid of it. If I have a 'questionable' link I mouse over to my linux lappy and open it on there. But thats rare.
I agree that the best protection is a viligant and careful user. If you watch what you click on and avoid attachments in e mails you are already ahead of the game.
+1. I have not had a virus in 5-6 years at least. Then that one popped up after my brother used the machine. Did the sandboxie for a bit, it annoyed the [censored] out of me; got rid of it. If I have a 'questionable' link I mouse over to my linux lappy and open it on there. But thats rare.
AVG has become a low bloated pig.
MS SE, Avira and Avast are better options.
MS SE, Avira and Avast are better options.
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