|
|
Post by scruffy1nz on Jun 8, 2007 21:59:19 GMT 12
My Computer Security Recommendations free protection recommendationsAvast Antivirus HereSpywareBlaster HereSpybot Search & destroy HereAdaware SE HereZonealarm HereFor Paid ProtectionMy Recommendations are:1) Panda Security Suite Here2) Kaperspy Security Suite Here3) Nortons Security Suite 2007 and later only Here
|
|
|
|
Post by bingbong on Jun 10, 2007 13:41:43 GMT 12
Any reason if any why you wouldn't recommend AVG
|
|
|
|
Post by maire on Jun 10, 2007 16:24:22 GMT 12
I was wondering that also. I've always used it and have had no virus problems.
Mind you I still use windows98se and understand that is less prone to getting invaded.
|
|
|
|
Post by scruffy1nz on Jun 10, 2007 17:28:04 GMT 12
Any reason if any why you wouldn't recommend AVG |
|
|
|
Post by bingbong on Jun 10, 2007 21:14:13 GMT 12
Just tested my 'puter with avast as have avg and avast picked up 2 viruses that avg didn't. So thanks scruff
|
|
|
|
Post by maire on Jun 15, 2007 8:43:26 GMT 12
They don't seem to have a facilty on their site to do a free scan, so
I'm guessing I will have to download & install it.
Uninstalling AVG beforehand?
|
|
|
|
Post by scruffy1nz on Jun 15, 2007 9:35:48 GMT 12
They don't seem to have a facilty on their site to do a free scan, so I'm guessing I will have to download & install it. Uninstalling AVG beforehand?
nope dont uninstall first, download then disconnect from internet and install avast and then remove avg. |
|
|
|
Post by maire on Jun 15, 2007 20:29:21 GMT 12
Grrrrrrr I did everything in the suggested order, but there was a problem uninstalling AVG.
I removed the registry files and the start up ones in msconfig thinking that would get rid of the problem, but no. I ran the Avast one and had no virii[?] then deleted that and ended up downloading AVG again to repair my botched up one. Seemed easier to keep what I was familiar with and I didn't like the idea of parts of avg lurking about and the fact it was still working in the start up.
|
|
|
|
Post by maire on Jun 15, 2007 20:31:50 GMT 12
Ooops I should have said the grrrrrrr wasn't aimed at you scruffy, it's my computer, it seems to have a mind of it's own and doesn't like being interfered with  |
|
|
|
Post by kokonutwoman on Jun 18, 2007 8:51:06 GMT 12
Hey scruff, what would you recommend for iMac?
|
|
|
|
Post by scruffy1nz on Jun 18, 2007 13:01:47 GMT 12
Hey scruff, what would you recommend for iMac?
I am not sure on that, Will have to look into never used one |
|
|
|
Post by kokonutwoman on Jun 18, 2007 13:41:59 GMT 12
Hey scruff, what would you recommend for iMac?
I am not sure on that, Will have to look into never used oneThanks for that.  |
|
|
|
Post by scruffy1nz on Jun 18, 2007 18:37:45 GMT 12
Well after having a bit if a look-see online I would say go with either Intego, symantec or macfee as they seem to be the most reliable and easiest to use
|
|
|
|
Post by kokonutwoman on Jun 19, 2007 9:11:16 GMT 12
Thanks so much, you have a great day now.
|
|
|
|
Post by misilon on Jun 27, 2007 20:39:21 GMT 12
They don't seem to have a facilty on their site to do a free scan, so I'm guessing I will have to download & install it. Uninstalling AVG beforehand?
nope dont uninstall first, download then disconnect from internet and install avast and then remove avg.I did exactly what you suggested wow!! thank you much a much I now have avast and its always updating with a voice prompter reaaly cool,..hehe!! |
|
Stu
New Member
Internet Slum-Lord
Posts: 44
|
Post by Stu on Jun 21, 2008 16:35:10 GMT 12
For best security, I'd recommend nuking Windows all together and going to Ubuntu Linux ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by maire on Jun 22, 2008 11:11:08 GMT 12
Very timely, this thread being resurrected (thanks Stu)
My sons laptop has avg and a notice keeps coming up saying he needs to download the newest version, so will do the avast thing it seems to work better on later Windows versions.
We have Bullguard on our new comp which seems to be doing okay at protection.
|
|
|
|
Post by herodotus on Jun 22, 2008 13:19:08 GMT 12
according to my avg scan I have two infections...js downloader small...are they dangerous and can I get rid of them?
|
|
|
|
Post by Misstique on Aug 18, 2008 7:46:57 GMT 12
Great reading here - am in the process of downloading AVAST ... hope it works! Thank you scruffy  |
|
|
|
Post by herodotus on Aug 18, 2008 14:30:15 GMT 12
my avg spat the dummy this weekend. a '.bin file' went missing so the a/v would not work. have downloaded avast and it is going ok. I removed the avg and downloaded a new one but it failed to install.. I cant remove it because it wasnt installed?  ?? drove me nutty but will this hurt avast or allow anyhting to sneak in between the cracks? thanks anyone!!!!!!!!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by Misstique on Aug 18, 2008 15:30:06 GMT 12
I downloaded, but when I tried to run it, it came up CORRUPT FILE. Tried it twice.
I'm having problems trying to 'dislodge' AVG too.
HEEEEELLLLLPPPPP!
|
|
|
|
Post by graeme30 on Aug 18, 2008 15:54:58 GMT 12
I downloaded, but when I tried to run it, it came up CORRUPT FILE. Tried it twice. I'm having problems trying to 'dislodge' AVG too. HEEEEELLLLLPPPPP! System restore back to yesterday? |
|
|
|
Post by Misstique on Aug 20, 2008 8:52:34 GMT 12
Thank you Graeme - its better now!
|
|
|
|
Post by graeme30 on Aug 20, 2008 10:47:36 GMT 12
Thank you Graeme - its better now! No problem. |
|
?? drove me nutty but will this hurt avast or allow anyhting to sneak in between the cracks? thanks anyone!!!!!!!!!!!