Nike Jordan
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What's the best anti-virus software? I'm looking to upgrade.
Anti-Virus software
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Eset works the best for me. small footprint compared to the hog norton
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^ NOD 32
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Norton is the michael jordan of antiviruses
Nike Jordan
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Any more suggestions?
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Been using AVG for a while, works great
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When Kaspersky makes it rain Norton always pickin up dough with the rest of the@*$@@!%
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spyware doctor
soltheman
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NOD32 and Kaspersky are the best options.
Any other anti-virus is a mistake.
Any other anti-virus is a mistake.
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fixed
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fixed
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just surf nt long enough you will get a software installed that alters your computer so you believe you have a virus and download a $30 software/anti virus
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I use Avast! antivirus.
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nod32
solewoman
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kaspersky
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AVG + Malwarebytes is what I use.
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QFT
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Norton is garbage. Handicaps the hell out of your computer.
I use Avast. It's free and I've never had a virus after a long career as a professional pr0n watcher.
I use Avast. It's free and I've never had a virus after a long career as a professional pr0n watcher.
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Norton=Gimmick products. Deleted that crap(norton) once I got malwarebytes.
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norton is absolutely the worst antivirus software you can get.
take kaspersky nod32 or AVG. I personally use nothing because i am the internet.
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why is norton the worst? its blocked tons of trojans for me
snackworm
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Versions of Norton Before 2009, had a large footprint, and took up a lot of resources. Norton 2009 has got great reviews, though.
Personally I use NOD 32. If you want a free AV, I suggest Avira, then AVG.
A hardware firewall (router) + any AV product is the way to go.
Personally I use NOD 32. If you want a free AV, I suggest Avira, then AVG.
A hardware firewall (router) + any AV product is the way to go.
jt air jt
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do we need this stuff for mac (did I just sound belligerent)
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We get McAfee free at my school so thats what I use......
snackworm
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Are macs susceptible to viruses? Yes, no OS is totally secure.
Are there viruses and exploits available for macs? Yes, there are exploits for every OS.
Is it common to get a virus on a mca? No, not really.
Why don't most people with macs use AV? There isn't the money in it that there is in the Windows OS, no matter what you hear, the market share for macsis still quite small. Virus and malware writers are in it for the money now. Big Market Share=more possible money.
I'm not a PC apologist, in fact, I have two macs running in my home network.
Are there viruses and exploits available for macs? Yes, there are exploits for every OS.
Is it common to get a virus on a mca? No, not really.
Why don't most people with macs use AV? There isn't the money in it that there is in the Windows OS, no matter what you hear, the market share for macsis still quite small. Virus and malware writers are in it for the money now. Big Market Share=more possible money.
I'm not a PC apologist, in fact, I have two macs running in my home network.
