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What anti virus/software to use with Vista?? What anti virus/software to use with Vista??

#1 User is offline   jonesnewton 

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Posted 14 October 2009 - 01:50 PM

Just sorted SP2, seems ok, so now would like ask whats the best malware/anti-virus/software to install on Vista Basic?
Pref free stuff..

I have windows firewall, plus goodies that come with Vista, AVG anti virus free and Malware bytes free.

Anything else to be recommended??

Thanks.
Neil

This post has been edited by The weatherman: 14 October 2009 - 05:31 PM
Reason for edit: Moved from Vista to a more appropriate forum. Tw

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Posted 15 October 2009 - 03:49 AM

All you need is Microsoft Security Essentials http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

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Posted 18 October 2009 - 05:52 AM

Hi Thanks for the reply.

If I was to get the upgrade to Win 7, I assume it would have to be a complete new install, having to do back up of the stuff I already have on here, etc?
It would not be a simple task of inserting a DVD/CD and letting it do its own thing, with existing music, pistures, etc still on here?
Sorry I am not a techy!!

Any info that might be helpful concerning this process would be grateful.

Thanks in advance.
Neil

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Posted 19 October 2009 - 02:50 AM

You've got a reasonable setup, I suggest you also use safe computing practices to prevent malware.

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