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Somertonian
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 145
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: Anti Virus Software |
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I can't remember who it was that posted regarding AVG free before the site went down but whoever it was, thanks. I was just about to buy Norton AV.
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macphisto
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 440
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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| That was me. I've been using it for about 18 months without any problems (or viruses). |
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DJ B
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 26
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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| dont buy norton unless you want a slow computer |
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macphisto
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 440
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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| I can't see the point in wasting money on software when there's a free alternative. |
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darren
Joined: 28 Dec 2005
Posts: 334
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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I understand AVG is going to be moving to a charging model soon.
MS are currently trialling their own anti-virus software as a complete package, got it on one of my PCs as a beta test. They're charging for it, but no word on pricing yet. |
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macphisto
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:01 am Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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| That will be a shame if AVG start charging but I'm sure I'll find another free option. As a general rule I try and avoid Micros**t whenever possible. |
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Yorkshire Glover
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 284
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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AVG already have a paid for anti-virus package. I had it on an old machine. Some sad porno git broke through it though and I kept getting some really crude images pop up everytime I booted the machine up.
I eventually isolated the driver that was calling in the shots and sent it to AVG and they updated their software and sent out a new download to all subscribers.
I currently have AVAST installed on one machine here. Its functioning fine and is available free for home use. Businesses have to pay. |
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BartlettGirl
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 57
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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I run AVG with Firefox and Ad-Aware SE to keep my computer bad-guy free and haven't had any problems since I switched to that combination.
Hooray for free stuff! 8) |
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GlovedBildo
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 84
Location: East Coker
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:55 am Post subject: Re: Anti Virus Software |
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BartlettGirl wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")I run AVG with Firefox and Ad-Aware SE to keep my computer bad-guy free and haven't had any problems since I switched to that combination.
Hooray for free stuff! 8)
I got put off Firefox because for some reason it displayed the Ciderspace Forum strangely :?
But I use AVG and Ad-aware SE without problem, I find the auto - update function on AVG brilliant :) |
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