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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 7, 2007 20:40:52 GMT
Hi Paul as this is PC related I thought it best to ask here.
What would you or others recommend as the best antivirus package around?
I'm specifically looking for something that won't slow my laptop to a crawl, I heard that some of them do this. Also something that won't take over my registry, etc.....
Thanks in advance.
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Post by lucky1950 on Jun 7, 2007 21:57:21 GMT
Hi Pat ! I'm using a German made program , it's free and working very good . www.free-av.com/Before i have Norton , but make slow my PC . Just take a look and try it . Lucky |
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 7, 2007 22:15:08 GMT
Thank you Lucky. I appreciate that and will check this out.
Thanks again.
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Post by thingyy on Jun 8, 2007 0:26:12 GMT
When my Nortons subscription runs out I will be trying Nod 32 apparantly it does not slow everything down.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 8, 2007 9:22:18 GMT
Nod 32 is not one I have heard about.
Bulldog I hear is pretty good and also does not slow down the system but after looking at their website they look expensive - 60 euros for a years cover with their very basic package.
I might try the one lucky mentioned.
Thanks thingy.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 8, 2007 9:35:29 GMT
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Post by ironbaden on Jun 8, 2007 13:56:38 GMT
I've been using mcafee for about 3 years.... love it...  |
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Post by paulhcctt on Jun 8, 2007 14:56:12 GMT
Excellent choice on NOD32, we have sold this as flagship for years and i have NEVER found a problem with it. totally customisable, easy to use, pre-emptive protection, mail scan, and it's updated every day... automatically!!!!!
What more could you ask for.
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Post by thingyy on Jun 8, 2007 23:41:17 GMT
Discount ?
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Post by jacqui01 on Jun 9, 2007 4:05:23 GMT
Hi Emerald
I've tried quite a few of them, Norton a paid for one I had tons of hassle with, Bulldog was OK (a bit yappy)
But I've had the AVG one now for more than a year, and it's been great, even put a few pals onto it, and they have had no
problems at all.
Jacqui
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Post by Steptoe on Jun 9, 2007 5:49:26 GMT
Hi Emerald I've tried quite a few of them, Norton a paid for one I had tons of hassle with, Bulldog was OK (a bit yappy) But I've had the AVG one now for more than a year, and it's been great, even put a few pals onto it, and they have had no problems at all. Jacqui I was using Macafee, but after the subscribtion ran out I went back to AVG, I've used it in the past and found it to be great! Plus it's free! ;D I also have AVG's free spyware programme. |
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Post by ziggy on Jun 9, 2007 7:08:00 GMT
I originally had AVG free version, then I paid for the licenced version (around £23 for 2 years), when it came up for renewal I got a 50% discount (£11.50 for 2 years). My computer crashed & I had to have Windows re-installed & the guy who did it put the free version of AVG back on. This was just 2 weeks before it was due for renewal & I would have missed out on the discount. I contacted Grisoft, who make AVG, & they were so helpful. They not only renewed at the discounted price, they gave back the 2 weeks I would have lost. In doing this, they rang me several times to make sure everything was working properly, & that I was happy. All this customer care AND an excellent product.
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Post by Tubbs on Jun 9, 2007 16:26:02 GMT
Nod 32, without doubt the best around.
Does exactly what it says on the tin pat!!!
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 9, 2007 18:12:56 GMT
Nod 32, without doubt the best around. Does exactly what it says on the tin pat!!! Thanks Tubbs and everyone who offered advice but as of today have Nod 32 installed and taking care of things Thanks again to one and all. |
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Post by jacqui01 on Jul 11, 2007 15:44:08 GMT
I noticed a few of you are using AVG anti virus, can you tell me if you have a Virus in the Vault, is it OK just to delete it, is that safe, can it still infect your computer from there?
Jacqui
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Post by ziggy on Jul 11, 2007 17:01:33 GMT
I just delete mine, never had any problems.
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Post by Steptoe on Jul 12, 2007 1:52:00 GMT
Ditto, Just delete it. Cheers John |
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Post by Tubbs on Jul 12, 2007 7:58:36 GMT
I,d wait for paul to answer that one jacqui!!! |
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Post by shyamwestwind on Jul 12, 2007 19:10:11 GMT
AVG it is and has been for three years. Works really well. I have te free version but am feeling guilty about it and hope to pay and use soon, just to keep my conscience clear.
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Post by paulhcctt on Jul 13, 2007 9:23:24 GMT
I noticed a few of you are using AVG anti virus, can you tell me if you have a Virus in the Vault, is it OK just to delete it, is that safe, can it still infect your computer from there? Jacqui When an antivirus places a virus in a vault (in thoery a locked folder with no read/write/execute command) it is removed out of the operations of the system, therefore it is SAFE to delete it, provided that your A/V gives you the option to do so from the software. to just go into the folder and delete it would be unsafe, as "User Intervention" can sometimes re-trigger the virus. once deleted, empty your recycle bin, restart computer, and run a full scan of system (ALL DRIVES) just to safeguard complete removal  i seriously gotta get a hobby haha |
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