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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by rimrocker, Nov 16, 2006.

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  1. rimrocker

    rimrocker Member

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    Which package should I get? I'm not a big fan of Norton, but you can try and convince me.
     
    #1 rimrocker, Nov 16, 2006
  2. Yaozer

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    Norton is good. You should get it... because.. it's good.
     
    #2 Yaozer, Nov 16, 2006
  3. Vengeance

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    I'm a big fan of Kaspersky.
     
    #3 Vengeance, Nov 16, 2006
  4. rimrocker

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    No offense, but how is a Russion Chess player going to help me with virus. spam, and firewall protection. :)

    Seriously, though... what's so good about this product?
     
    #4 rimrocker, Nov 16, 2006
  5. Master Baiter

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    I know Microsoft is the devil but the Windows OneCare product is pretty good and getting better. You can't beat the price either. I think it is $50 (I think) and you can install that on 3 PC's. I've been on it since it was in Beta and it isn't even remotely as intrusive or a resource hog like Norton.
     
    #5 Master Baiter, Nov 16, 2006
  6. rimrocker

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    Anyone know anything about BitDefender?
     
    #6 rimrocker, Nov 16, 2006
  7. Vengeance

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    It usually ranks at the VERY TOP of virus detection rates, and speed of updates. It's sometimes a bit of a resource hog, and maybe more complicated than most folks need, but I think it does a great job.
     
    #7 Vengeance, Nov 16, 2006
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    If this is for homeuse, AVG free or Avast! free are good scanners.

    For net security, try Neoava guard beta. It's powerful stuff.

    I'm pretty cautious with what I put on my computer so I can't say that I've fully tested these programs.
     
    #8 Invisible Fan, Nov 17, 2006
  9. TraJ

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    I read somewhere that AVG is doing away with the free version of its antivirus program.
     
    #9 TraJ, Nov 17, 2006
  10. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I like zone alarm for a firewall and Norton for antivirus.
     
    #10 rockbox, Nov 17, 2006
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    I use ZoneAlarm & Avast at home.

    Also MS Defender.

    All are FREE.
     
    #11 bottlerocket, Nov 17, 2006
  12. Saint Louis

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    I use the built in Windows Firewall, Symantec Corporate Antivirus and Spyware Begone.
     
    #12 Saint Louis, Nov 17, 2006
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