best antivirus software or download?

[VoltaireBlue]

hey people, I need your help. we just finally got our laptop back, but we really need security on it, because we are both sick to death of viruses and not having a computer for forever and a day when we get one. any suggestions? he says norton, I say free AVG...... let me know, y'all.

[OliX]

Free AVG is quite ok. Doesn't slow your performance and is reliable.
Good advice is to get advanced system care from IObit. It fixes everything for you

[Mindgames]

AVG free is OK for basic email and web scanning but is rather limited and the update process can be a little klunky. Easy to install for basic users though.

Avast! 4 home edition detects more stuff (it checks IM traffic and P2P shares for example, which AVG does not) but the user interface is a love-or-hate affair, and whilst free you do have to re-register every so often. I used to run AVG on some of my old laptops but switched to Avast and prefer it. Will sometimes object to legit stuff but that's better than letting nasty stuff get past.

Aside from AV, it's important to install a firewall (or activate the one in Windows if you're on XP or Vista), as that'll catch any attempts to hack into our out of your system even if not strictly the result of a virus. Y/should also install Spybot Search & Destroy (a free remover of all that adware and tracking info websites will try and stick you with).

Oh, and welcome back to the world of keyboards. Now your thumbs can get a long-overdue rest.

[Ajax Knucklebones]

I love SpyWare Doctor. It seems to keep all the baddies away. Comes with it's own firewall and spyware remover and etc. Easy to use too.

[Amelia G]

Stop visiting free porn sites (unless they are run by people you know ) and torrent sites 'cause that is where most malware lives.

For what it is worth, I am not a fan of Norton, although it is better than McCaffee.

[Mr Karl]

I always used Kaspersky, I just like the name I guess...................I've never had a problem

[Buster Friendly]

I thought this was a bot post when I first read it.

[Rockwulf]

There are still people out there getting viruses? Wow.

[VoldtaEngler]

Kaspersky Internet Suite. Scans EVERYTHING you do online and off. Virus free for over a year now.

[VoltaireBlue]

tell me about kaspersky..... where can I get it, and how much.

someone said it was my browser as well. I use explorer. I was told to start using firefox or safari for pc. any truth to this?

[jonny.illuminati]

There are still people out there getting viruses? Wow.

exactly... and people still catch STDs as well.... surprising isn't it...

[Rockwulf]

I actually can see the STD thing way more.

Nobody says, "Aw, c'mon baby. I don't need Antivirus Software. It kills the feeling. Now let your man just reach on over and open up that old email attachment. Yeah, that's what daddy likes."

[mystoo]

tell me about kaspersky..... where can I get it, and how much.

someone said it was my browser as well. I use explorer. I was told to start using firefox or safari for pc. any truth to this?

I use Kaspersky as well. I've never had any problems with it and I'm pretty computer retarded. I got it at Staples for about $60.
I use firefox too, it's much cooler than IE.

[jonny.illuminati]

I actually can see the STD thing way more.

Nobody says, "Aw, c'mon baby. I don't need Antivirus Software. It kills the feeling. Now let your man just reach on over and open up that old email attachment. Yeah, that's what daddy likes."

unless your banging paris hilton and her phone rings....

[Rockwulf]

That would never happen. I don't hate my penis nearly enough to bang Paris Hilton.

[OliX]

Why?

There's nothing wrong with her.

[jonny.illuminati]

talking to paris hilton is like talking to a cantaloupe brain with boobs.,..

[Rockwulf]

Why?

There's nothing wrong with her.

I could stick my dick in the used needle bin at the free clinic and rattle it around for an hour and still come out with less disease than if I stuck it in Paris Hilton and rattled it around for 30 seconds.

[Jax]

VB- I know what you mean. I have AVG and I got spyware that shuts down my computer and wont let me open any applications to clean it up. Ugh. When I get my new laptop, Ill be spending some money to get something good to protect it.

[Ajax Knucklebones]

Paris Hilton is the bomb. The VD bomb.

[OliX]

Viruses and all that stuff is like a stone age to me. I feel almost bored without them. I think I'll do as "daddy likes"

Btw... where's proof that Paris is dumb? Why do you guys think that?

[jonny.illuminati]

Btw... where's proof that Paris is dumb? Why do you guys think that?

i've worked with her, talked to her and partied with her... wanted to strangle her...

[OliX]

Haha... Why do I have feeling that she's actually aware of everything but that she just choses to do as she does because it's way easier than using your brain. I feel like she's dumbing her self on purpose. A spoiled purpose.

[Ajax Knucklebones]

Haha... Why do I have feeling that she's actually aware of everything but that she just choses to do as she does because it's way easier than using your brain. I feel like she's dumbing her self on purpose. A spoiled purpose.

Nah dude, I think she's just plain fucking dumb. When "A Simple Life" first came out, I think alot of people thought it was an act, but no, after all this time...And she still acts the same exact way? Dumb as a box of rocks. It's not like being dumb has helped her career any. At first, yes, but after all these years? I'm pretty sure that's why she really doesn't really have a career anymore....Or hardly one.

[OliX]

Let's give her a chance. Organize a "free fuck with Paris Hilton" somewhere out in desert and wait for all douchebags to show up and then just drop a nuke over their head.

[Ajax Knucklebones]

Let's give her a chance. Organize a "free fuck with Paris Hilton" somewhere out in desert and wait for all douchebags to show up and then just drop a nuke over their head.

For all you know, she might just show up too. 2 birds with one stone

[OliX]

I thought she'll definitely show up. Maybe even if she knew about the bomb. All for the fame and glory

[Mr Karl]

talking to paris hilton is like talking to a cantaloupe brain with boobs.,..

you've actually talked to her?

[Mr Karl]

Dumb as a box of rocks.
.

dumb as a bag of hammers you mean

[Ajax Knucklebones]

dumb as a bag of hammers you mean

Dumb as a dirty dish rag.

[Mr Karl]

nah, dirty dishrags means someone did some cleaning.............nothing dumb about that

[OliX]

Don't insult dishrags!

[Mindgames]

daring to wander back to the actual topic...

someone said it was my browser as well. I use explorer. I was told to start using firefox or safari for pc. any truth to this?

Firefox is generally "nicer" and there are many who'll say it's safer, but it depends on what's attacking it. Both FF and IE regularly issue automatic updates and both are becoming more and more similar as the versions go on (tabbed browsing, etc). Asking which is "better" is like asking a mom which kid she wants to keep.

Safari for Windows, IMO, isn't worth it. A nice idea at the time, but too many drawbacks for not enough benefits. Just as open to hackers as the others, not as friendly over things like video plugins, and mostly there to give Mac users a fuzzy feeling when they're forced to sit in front of a PC at work.


Apart from the anti virus/firewall/spyware stuff there are other quite simple things that'll help, such as downloading a HOSTS file to hide all the nasty websites from your computer in the first place. For some reason non-geeks never bother, but it's easy and free and as sexy as a laser mouse moving over the skin of.... (cough)

Ask us questions and assistance will always be rendered.

[VoldtaEngler]

http://www.kaspersky.com/
Get Internet security..as it's 10 times better than antivirus version.

http://www.mozilla.org/
Firefox

You'll be set.

[Dusk]

I have avg, it cant get rid of sny viruses, but stores them insted
Also, it is always turned off, but I cant turn it on. Maybe it has a virus....

[a_small_death]

Your best bet is gonna be NOD32 smart security. Thing has stopped some pretty heavy duty malware. Has a pretty decent firewall as well. So far has been the best anti-virus to run across xp and vista. It will run about $60 for a 1 year license.