What's the best anti virus software
Apr 10, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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What's the best anti virus software
As above.
I have Norton on my laptop as it's what I got as part of the package when I bought it, but we need something on the main PC.
Just looking for thoughts of those in the know.
We have windows7 if that is relevant.
Cheers.
Apr 10, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Ive heard bad things about Norton. I run McAfee and have had no probs.
Apr 10, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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use the free Microsoft one
Apr 11, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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From: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Kaspersky internet security suite 2010 (bargain at less than 25 quid for 3 licences
), though most people will give you a long list of different ones
Tony
Apr 11, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Rich D
use the free Microsoft one
diito. It works very well.
Apr 11, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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use the free Microsoft one
top advice, its the best available
Apr 11, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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Microsoft security essentials, seems to work pretty well
and as above its free.
Apr 11, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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From: Nobbering about...
I use ESET Smart Security 4
http://www.eset.co.uk/
Apr 11, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Microsoft security essentials, seems to work pretty well
and as above its free.
I've never heard of this before. Think I might take Norton off and put this on instead.
Apr 11, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Feels a lot more 'snappy' now. Doesn't take as long to boot up either. Thanks for the heads up!
Apr 11, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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From: Mighty Wrexham.....XBOX Gamertag: WHM Scoobaru
Is the Microsoft one on the PC already or do you have to download it. I'm looking for a free package.
Apr 11, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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From: Manchester - Official SMACS Cleaning Freak who suffers from OCD
I use avast - never let me down plus its free
Apr 11, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Had macfee on the laptop, running fine as I thought, change to microsoft essentials and it found several trojans, somethings in life are better free....
Apr 12, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Is the Microsoft one on the PC already or do you have to download it. I'm looking for a free package.
Free download
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
Has Norton been bought by PC World now? They seem to be forcing it on you a lot there and when installed it has links to their tech support.
Apr 12, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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use the free Microsoft one
+1
Apr 12, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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From: Bumming sheep, hard!
Another thumbs up for Microsoft Security Essentials.
Apr 13, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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Thanks guys, I might go with the microsoft one, better still that it's free.
Think it may be true that PC World 'force' norton onto people as that's where I got my laptop from and norton was included for a reduced price, as it seemed to be with all deals.
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What's the best anti virus software
), though most people will give you a long list of different ones 
