What's the best anti virus software
10 April 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.
10 April 2010, 11:24 PM
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Ive heard bad things about Norton. I run McAfee and have had no probs.
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use the free Microsoft one
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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
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use the free Microsoft one
diito. It works very well.
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use the free Microsoft one
top advice, its the best available
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Microsoft security essentials, seems to work pretty well
and as above its free.
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I use ESET Smart Security 4
http://www.eset.co.uk/
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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.
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Feels a lot more 'snappy' now. Doesn't take as long to boot up either. Thanks for the heads up!
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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.
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I use avast - never let me down plus its free
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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....
12 April 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.
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use the free Microsoft one
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Another thumbs up for Microsoft Security Essentials.
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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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10 April 2010, 10:17 PM
What's the best anti virus software
), though most people will give you a long list of different ones 
