Virus protection

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by Billy, Mar 1, 2007.

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What virus protection/ firewall do you use?

  1. McAfee

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  2. Norton

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  3. Zonealarm

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  4. Windows Live Onecare

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  5. Whats a virus scanner anyways

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  1. Billy

    Billy Level IV

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    i am trying to decide which virus protection to get Norton 360 or Zonealarm Internet Security. which do you think is best
     
  2. Xenophilius

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    I use ZoneAlarm and Spyware Doctor. I think ZA is good, but at the beginning it's a bit annoying because the thin asks you to allow or deny every single thing the computer wanna do... but it works perfect for me, and i haven't got any problems at all :D
     
  3. direscape

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    McAfee da bomb!
     
  4. Captain Keyes

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    Norton is really, REALLY good, in my opinion.

    But if you're looking for a good free one, use AVG Free Edition. As long as you allow it to schedule a scan, it's the best free software you could get. Just Google it.
     
  5. rapidah

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    avg free edition is good, used that in the past
    used zone alarm in the past too heh
    i dont have any antivirus programs right now tho :) only sp2
     
  6. jaylon_90

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    Wow, avast isn't on the list, and avg isn't. I use avast though, deleted that annoying Norton crap. >_>
     
  7. Rundownandy

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    Windows Live Onecare
     
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    I use avast as well.
     
  9. FastBullet

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    I use KAspersky and apparently is not mentioned in the pool :shock: :shock: :shock:
     
  10. Billy

    Billy Level IV

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    so you think i can get the same protection as i would get with norton or zonealarm by using the free editions of zonealarm and this free avg you guys were talking about
     
  11. SoC

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    Free AVG > Norton

    If your after norton there is "cheaper" not so legal ways (Dont think mods allow me to post xD) ways to get it for life :D
     
  12. Billy

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    ok... i went on the avg and avast websites i thought the avast website looked much nicer so i downloaded that which one do you guys think offers more protection against viruses
     
  13. ricky92

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    Me too. I find it really good, it also has a background scanner and it's faster than some sh*ts like Norton IS or Panda IS
     
  14. senrath

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    I use Symantec AntiVirus. My dad got it from his work, and I've yet to be infected by a virus (though many have tried).
     
  15. slickmik

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    Zonealarm pro is by far the best I've used
    great protection but friggen annoying at first :D
     
  16. luishem

    luishem Level II

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    Nah,
    I think Panda is the best one,
    I have the 2007 :D
     
  17. Rundownandy

    Rundownandy Level IV

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    these are my 2:
    windows defender
    zone alarm security suite
     
  18. alex123kill

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    I think they are all great but they all slow your computer down alot.. I have used them but I have decided to remove them since they are SOOO slow..
     
  19. rinfasio

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    I haven't had an antivirus for two years, and no problem. If you have common sense, it is not necessary.
    Please do not gravedig. L_scorpio
     
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