 Good Anti Virus Program For Vista |
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 Dec 15 2007, 12:05 PM
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Dec 15 2007, 03:37 PM
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Depends if you want paid for software - I have installed Nod32 and Kaspersky on vista laptops without problems.
Never tried any of the free anti virus products. -------------------- If I am helping you and I have not replied inside 48 hours please PM me. |
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Dec 15 2007, 10:39 PM
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Been using Avast 4.7 for 9 months on home premium without problems (you need to register)
This post has been edited by Brewster Down Under: Dec 15 2007, 10:41 PM -------------------- Getting Older But No Wiser
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 Dec 16 2007, 10:29 PM
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AVG Free 7.5 works fine with Vista, no problems! Just don't have multiple Anti-viral programs (only have one) and make sure you have an Anti-Spyware
program aswell as a firewall. (Ensure you have one of each, otherwise if you have multiple anti-viral programs for example it could cause problems and clash etc.) |
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Dec 18 2007, 10:54 PM
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Norton360's not very user-friendly at all. I have only used Norton System Works before that, and I can't do anything that I need to.
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Dec 18 2007, 10:59 PM
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I'm using AVG and all is good.
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Dec 18 2007, 11:50 PM
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The bottom lien is that teh program your using now is a perfectly fine Anti-Viral program for Vista.
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Dec 19 2007, 01:05 PM
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hi ,,, as stated above agv is good on vista,,, so is avast,,, i use avast free on 2 vista & 1 xp machine,,,, you also want to think about getting an anti spy ware program to,,,,,, there a few free ones out there, but one i have found to be very good is and was recomended on here is SUPERANTISPYWARE. You can use the free version just as a scanner or upgrade to the payed version which runs an active gaurd in the background blocking nasties from getting in in the first place,,, this is very good on vista aswell.
good luck. -------------------- Figgis,,,, LUFC
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Dec 19 2007, 01:12 PM
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-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Dec 19 2007, 01:13 PM
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Don't forget a firewall! I use AVG along with ZoneAlarm, which is also free. There are a couple of other free firewalls as well.
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Dec 19 2007, 01:45 PM
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Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 13,528 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Dec 20 2007, 08:40 PM
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I have a Vista Ultimate box that has Avast AV on it. I am pleased with it's performance. I also use Comodo's firewall.
HTH, rigel -------------------- "In a world where you can be anything, be yourself." ~ unknown
I will be away from 12/4 - 12/08. Please contact boopme, garmanma, or quietman7 if needed. Thanks! |
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Dec 27 2007, 08:04 AM
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I find the best combination of software is:
Adware/Malware - Lavasoft Adware (get the free version from Download.com) Even though I have used it in the past, I have found Norton is far too intrusive and is always doing things apparently just to let you know it's there! |
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