Anti Virus Software

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Sun December 28th, 2008, 11:58 pm

OK, now that I've got Norton to refund my money and I'm looking at the reviews for the 2009 Norton AV on Amazon I'm having reservations. I had a terrible experience with McAffee years ago, the dang thing literally took over the system.

Any other suggestions? Thanks.

boswellbaxter · Post by **boswellbaxter** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 12:23 am

I've been using Kapersky for the last few months, with no complaints. I also downloaded the freeware available on Firefox via the Google Pack:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_ins ... aign=en_US

AuntiePam · Post by **AuntiePam** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 12:57 am

I've used Norton and McAfee and had problems with both. A couple years ago I started using AVG. It's free, but they have a pay version with a few more features, so I'm using that now. No problems and no viruses. No popups, no ads, I love it. Updating is easy and the daily scan doesn't seem to slow down the PC.

Divia · Post by **Divia** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 1:02 am

[quote=""boswellbaxter""]I've been using Kapersky for the last few months, with no complaints. I also downloaded the freeware available on Firefox via the Google Pack:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_ins ... aign=en_US[/quote]

Second the Kapersky thing. My ex told me about it and he loves it. Raves about it. No issues yet. (knock on wood!)

pat · Post by **pat** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 9:59 am

I use AVG, with no problems. Recently the laptop was running slow and a friend on another forum suggested I used Spybot and Spyware (I think that is right!), both were free trials, but I did pay the extra on one of them. Lappy is now working faster, but nothing sinister was on it that AVG had not found.

Rowan · Post by **Rowan** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 2:08 pm

I agree with AVG. I have been using that for years and it's never failed me.

Carine · Post by **Carine** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 2:22 pm

[quote=""Rowan""]I agree with AVG. I have been using that for years and it's never failed me.[/quote]

That's what I've been using for years too. No problems at all with it. Seems to be doing it's job very well indeed.

Carla · Post by **Carla** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 6:23 pm

I use Avast. It's free, and I've had no problems with it.

Leo62 · Post by **Leo62** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 6:24 pm

I use Avast. It's free and it works just fine. Was recommended by a computer pro. Run the boot scan once a week and forget Norton or McAfee

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

alice · Post by **alice** » Mon December 29th, 2008, 9:39 pm

I've just installed AVG, after reading recommendations on here. I'm so chuffed with myself as I have never done it before. I am one of those women who gets their male relatives to do any technical stuff for them

. I hope it's all ok, but I don't know how to run a regular check! I only use my computer for browsing the net, online shopping, and any word processing. I really should learn more, like doing photos from my camera etc. I'm a bit of a slouch in the IT department I'm afraid.....I can't be bothered

. Oh well, at least I've achieved something today, (assuming it all works ok), so a little at a time.