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03 Nov 08
03 Nov 08
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Originally posted by ThomasterYou WILL get one eventually, if you actually use your PC and don't have it quarantined - never installing any programs, connecting external drives, inserting CDs and using the net. Especially if this PC is connected to the Internet.
I don't have virus protection and I never have virusses. I know some people who do have one, but most virus protection programmes are worse than the virrusses.
Edit: Windows keeps nagging about it. (if I turn the computer on) Is there a way to stop it?
The question isn't if, but when...
Most anti-virus applications are actually worse than the virus itself? 😛
You obviously don't have a clue...
03 Nov 08
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Originally posted by uzless
Get Avast.
It is rated No. 1 and it is free.
AVG is also good but doesn't include a resident shield in the free version.
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Haha; what's the point of an Anti Virus if it doesn't have a "resident shield"? 🙄🙄
Also, who tells you Avast is rated number 1?
That's not what I've heard.
AVG has been for years but Avira is catching them fast.
03 Nov 08
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveI've tried both, but AVG has just worked a little sleeker and easier for me. It definitely has a better interface than avast! (or had when I tried it about 2 years ago).
Originally posted by uzless
[b]Get Avast.
It is rated No. 1 and it is free.
AVG is also good but doesn't include a resident shield in the free version.
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Haha; what's the point of an Anti Virus if it doesn't have a "resident shield"? 🙄🙄
Also, who ...[text shortened]... 1?
That's not what I've heard.
AVG has been for years but Avira is catching them fast.[/b]
I remember the avast! update manager failing a few times and it made me switch back to AVG.
04 Nov 08
Originally posted by CrowleyI don't download from unknown sires and that's enough. My anti-virus applications were scanning sites and suspecting my programms and spamming.
You WILL get one eventually, if you actually use your PC and don't have it quarantined - never installing any programs, connecting external drives, inserting CDs and using the net. Especially if this PC is connected to the Internet.
The question isn't if, but when...
Most anti-virus applications are actually worse than the virus itself? 😛
You obviously don't have a clue...
Don't think I do nothing against those virusses, I make back-ups every month or so.
04 Nov 08
Originally posted by ThomasterI remember a case of a virus slipping onto discs that was distributed by a magazine - can't remember exactly who it was.
I don't download from unknown sires and that's enough. My anti-virus applications were scanning sites and suspecting my programms and spamming.
Don't think I do nothing against those virusses, I make back-ups every month or so.
Trusted sites may inadvertently give you one, or the site could be hacked etc.
Never take anything for granted.
04 Nov 08
Originally posted by CrowleyWell, I'd rather have a virus for one day then a anti-virus program for years
I remember a case of a virus slipping onto discs that was distributed by a magazine - can't remember exactly who it was.
Trusted sites may inadvertently give you one, or the site could be hacked etc.
Never take anything for granted.
04 Nov 08
Originally posted by Crowleyyou're basing your opinion of avast from 2 years ago? jebus, get with the times.
I've tried both, but AVG has just worked a little sleeker and easier for me. It definitely has a better interface than avast! (or had when I tried it about 2 years ago).
I remember the avast! update manager failing a few times and it made me switch back to AVG.
The new AVAST is excellent. Go to Cnet.com and read the reviews.