Best Computer Protection
Feb 17, 2012 18:25:01 #
It seems that every virus protector program out there thinks they're the best when you read about them. So, those of you with many years experience with, or those of you who know about total protection for your computer against outside influences, what would be your advice? What are the best computer protectors on the market and what makes them good? Do you have a preference?
Feb 17, 2012 18:40:08 #
have webroot at the moment seems ok dont get norton slows things down. i got rid of norton.
Feb 17, 2012 18:48:39 #
ESET Nod32 has been rated the highest by AV Comparatives for the past 6 years. It's the only AV that I will use and the only one that I recommend to my customers.
Feb 17, 2012 18:55:10 #
dirtpusher wrote:
have webroot at the moment seems ok dont get norton slows things down. i got rid of norton.
Norton does slow down the system a bit plus it takes up a ton of space.
I've always had McAfee Total Protection and as much as I hate to say "never," I've not had a malware caused problem while using it. I highly reccommend it to all my friends, family and customers.
McAfee works scemelessly in the background and updates itself quietly. As it should. McAfee also protects a lot of Corporate America
AVGfree isn't bad for those on a tight budget. But if you can afford it, go with McAfee.
Feb 17, 2012 19:52:33 #
Feb 17, 2012 20:10:49 #
Actually Giant Microsoft makes one virus protection program free. " Microsoft Security Essentials "
Keeps live protection on your computer.
Sarge
Better than my norton anti-virus 2011 worked.
Keeps live protection on your computer.
Sarge
Better than my norton anti-virus 2011 worked.
Feb 17, 2012 20:51:11 #
2012 review of top antivirus programs
You can click on links to read reviews.
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
I use Kaspersky and I like it lots!
You can click on links to read reviews.
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
I use Kaspersky and I like it lots!
Feb 17, 2012 20:57:48 #
And now the linux guy speaks. On my M$ machine - I need one to support my people - I run Microsoft security Essentials and the paid for version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware. Between the two of them, my WinDoze machine is as secure as my Linux machines.
MSE has a very light resource footprint and works very well. MBAM also has a light footprint and runs down there by the clock keeping you from getting to the sites that drop BS on your machine. MBAM database is updated more than 3 times a day.
MSE has a very light resource footprint and works very well. MBAM also has a light footprint and runs down there by the clock keeping you from getting to the sites that drop BS on your machine. MBAM database is updated more than 3 times a day.
Feb 17, 2012 21:17:19 #
Wanda Krack wrote:
It seems that every virus protector program out there thinks they're the best when you read about them. So, those of you with many years experience with, or those of you who know about total protection for your computer against outside influences, what would be your advice? What are the best computer protectors on the market and what makes them good? Do you have a preference?
I believe Norton's and McAfee are resource hogs. I've used the free Microsoft Security Essentials for a long time, and feel good about it. It seems to work as expected and it's not overly intrusive to my normal work.
Feb 17, 2012 21:26:34 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Over the years I've used Norton, McAfee, AVG and now Kaspersky. Norton actually created an issue so I'd never recommend Norton. McAfee worked fine but it was a resource hog as stated above. AVG (paid version) is good and still use it on my wife's system. As I said I now use Kaspersky and really like that it never gets in my way but will alert me to sites that have known virus history.
Feb 17, 2012 21:55:43 #
sarge69 wrote:
Actually Giant Microsoft makes one virus protection program free. " Microsoft Security Essentials "
Keeps live protection on your computer.
Sarge
Better than my norton anti-virus 2011 worked.
Keeps live protection on your computer.
Sarge
Better than my norton anti-virus 2011 worked.
I agree...great protection and great price.......FREE!
Feb 17, 2012 21:58:29 #
Avg......all the way, have used it for years, doesnt slow
the computer down, I have never picked up a virus
with them....BDK
the computer down, I have never picked up a virus
with them....BDK
Feb 17, 2012 22:02:51 #
Feb 17, 2012 22:05:21 #
Feb 17, 2012 22:08:07 #
You can down load the full version and try it free for
thirty days...........Its worth it....they also have the
free version.....Id try the full version first so you can
get some idea how it all works.........BDK
thirty days...........Its worth it....they also have the
free version.....Id try the full version first so you can
get some idea how it all works.........BDK
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