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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by 713, May 8, 2012.

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  1. 713

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    Any free Antivirus programs u guys recommend??
    I dont feel like paying 60 bucks for norton...
     
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    MSE and Avast free version will be great, use MSE as primary, then install Avast as secondary protection
     
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    can i get both/use AVG and MSE or is that overkill?
     
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    AVG used to be the shiznit a few years ago, but they're gone all goony lately

    typically MSE alone should suffice, but if you often have 'malfunctions', getting a secondary protection isn't so bad, again I recommend Avast because when you install, it lets you install as 'secondary protection' so the two does not conflict
     
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    If you've got Comcast cable internet I think you get Norton for free.
     
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    Nod 32

    Because it's free ;)
     
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    AVG, MSE or Avast, it really doesn't matter which one you get. Choose one and you're set. I use Avast and like it a lot.

    Free Virus Scanner Comparisons.
     
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    I've ran MSE ever since it came out and have had no viruses, then again, I'm barely on my windows side and am always using os x
     
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    I use AVG Free and Malware Bites.
     
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    Get the pro version of malware bytes for like 20 bucks i believe. It does automatic updates and block constant threats. I mean you could settle for free but you have to be sure your virus protection is up to date.
     
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    You can make a scheduled task yourself to update Malwarebytes. Takes a bit of work, but not terribly hard to do.
     
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    Can we turn this thread into a "which streaming pr0n sites aren't infected with viruses" discussion?
     
  19. Coach AI

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    AVG is terrible now, I'd stay away. MSE and Malwarebytes is probably the best free combination

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    Not much of a discussion.
     
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    anyone have input on Comodo?
     

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