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Started by Az3r^ , May 28 2006 07:59 PM

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#1 Az3r^

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Posted 28 May 2006 - 07:59 PM

hey my norton free registered virus scanner runs out soon and im looking for a new one as i cba to pay to re-register it.

anyone got any recommendations/links for a FREE ( not h4x etc ) virus scanner program ?

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Posted 28 May 2006 - 08:03 PM

I use AVG myself, find it pretty good. It doesn't use as much memory as Norton either.

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Posted 28 May 2006 - 08:45 PM

I would say AVG Free is the best one, its simple to update and runs scans automatically.

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Posted 28 May 2006 - 11:18 PM

It doesn't use as much memory as Norton either.

I fear the day when I find something that does use as much memory as Norton.

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 07:38 AM

There's probably programs, though whether they are virusscanners or not I don't know. I didn't notice it myself really as I have enough memory on this computer.

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 02:26 PM

i highly recommand AVG anti virus it's free and does the job well.

i myself have a job in the computer bussines for a few months now and even my manager recommands our costumers to use AVG if they do not want to buy norton anti virus

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 02:30 PM

I'd recommend it to save them money even if they DO. Fantastic piece of software.

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 02:30 PM

Golden tips people, I'm going to try this too.

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 03:02 PM

I'd recommend McAfee, it's pretty cheap, $29.99 for a year, including the CD and everything. And it doesnt use much memory at all.

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 04:18 PM

For one year. Which means that every year you're paying thirty quid, when AVG gives you all the benefits without the obvious drawback.

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Posted 29 May 2006 - 08:51 PM

AVG is the best free one. NOD32 is the best if your willing to pay.

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Posted 31 May 2006 - 09:34 PM

AVG is the best free one. NOD32 is the best if your willing to pay.

I agree, If you want to pay go with NOD32.

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#13 Az3r^

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Posted 01 June 2006 - 01:54 PM

thanks guys

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Posted 06 June 2006 - 01:03 AM

For one year. Which means that every year you're paying thirty quid, when AVG gives you all the benefits without the obvious drawback.

It also has a more reliable virus library, and is developed by THE original personal anti-virus company.

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Posted 06 June 2006 - 10:21 AM

Whoopee. Made by the first antivirus company. That HAS TO make it better than all the rest. :ohmy:

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#16 Jeeves

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Posted 06 June 2006 - 12:14 PM

Doesn't that just indicate it may be obsolete? And if it was soo good, why are there so many other ones that I've actually heard of?

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Posted 06 June 2006 - 09:25 PM

Because people buy them? I'm just stating my personal fav. McAfee has been around since the 80's. They have a good reputation and make a great product that never fails.

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