Virus Programs.

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by NoPoint, May 18, 2008.

  1. NoPoint

    NoPoint Level III

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    My current Anti-Virus program has expired. I was wondering what would be the best ones to get (and that are free if possible).

    Any help is very much appreciated.
     
  2. imaneofriend

    imaneofriend Level I

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    ad aware for sure google it
     
  3. Phee

    Phee Moderator
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    ZoneAlarm! It's like $60 a year but, you can torrent it too.

    AMAZING. I never have to worry about anything.
     
  4. NoPoint

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    And now comes the stupid question! How do I torrent this? I have never done anything like it before so am totally unsure about what I need to do.
     
  5. MCheezie

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    Download a torrent program.
    Bit torrent
    or U torrent

    I think U torrent is better.
     
  6. Phee

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    Meh, I use bittorrent but I've never tried anything else.

    Then download WinRAR

    Then use sites like piratebay.org or torrentspy.com or mininova.org

    OMFG I just checked and torrentspy has been shut down. :(
     
  7. Royal

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    Another good one is to get like Auzas, I think or just Bit torrent and go to isohunt.com
     
  8. MCheezie

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    U torrent is an uber small file though. :D
     
  9. angelsgalore

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    I would say Bitdefender... Just download the patch program... to patch it and then register a serial for a keygen...
     
  10. masalaking

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    Trust me, the BEST ANTIVIRUS is Avg Free Edition. download.com should have it still. As for spyware/amlware fighting, stick with the original Ad Aware Free Edition. I tryed countless antivirus before AVG but to no avail. Daily updates, schdeuled scans, AVG has everything. :tehe: (wow that sounded like a commercial :maha: )
     
  11. mjnskivt

    mjnskivt Level III

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    i dled avast for free and haven't had any problems, but antivirus programs def aren't my area of expertise. i also have ad-aware.
     
  12. toanaruto

    toanaruto Newbie

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    try AVG its not bad but it looks awkward cause i liked the 7.5 look
     
  13. Noone

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    don't go freeware antivirus, there are too many fakes

    AVG free is legit but only 40% effective versus 60 to 80% of most good antivirus programs...yes even the best program only catches near 80 to 90% of the crap out there

    get yourself firefox, noscript, noflash, adblock, don't be stupid = 99% of all problems

    do not use adaware anylonger it's days of grace are gone, spybot search and destroy is still pretty nice but the grand daddy is...gahI can't think of the name and i ahven't had to use it in a while, it's a program that list every process and you simply show it on the forum and guys in the know tell you what looks off, it really is the best for detecting rootkits and such

    Kapersky
    AVG
    Nod32

    are all solid as of the begining of this year

    for free stuff look up trendmicro housecall and AVG's rootkit finder


    Utorrent has a better footprint and has the same function as any torrent program, azurus is a bloatware crap program now
     
  14. Heya_old

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    personally, i don't really think you need virus programs. i think its a bunch of bs. i know people wihth tons of of virus protection programs who still have gotten viruses. I myself have only once ever gotten a virus, in the 8 years... so really, i think either way is fine, but if you want some, just torrent them :) paying is pointless, as like i said, i think it all just a bunch of bs anyways :D
     
  15. kelc3949

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    I use Mcafee internet and works for me.......
     
  16. Rhineus

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    I use the freeware version of AVG and I haven't any viruses yet and its been over a year or so
     
  17. aereon

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    Kaspersky for Anti virus
    Comodo for Firewall (FREE)
     
  18. Wubulu

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    I personally feel Kaspersky is working well for me. No virus attacks whatsoever.
    If you torrent it, the only downside is.. The key have to be changed once every few months because of the blacklisting of the keys.
    Other than that, it's good to go.

    Another anti virus that i heard was pretty good is Avira's. Maybe its worth a try? ;)
     
  19. Freja

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    I'm using AVG , and it works fine.
     
  20. domini212

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    i use antivar.. its completely free no cracks to dl. no trial period


    avira anitvar is the compete name