ambidextrous1
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Avast - yes!
Alright computer geeks!
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Here's my article on the subject of antivirus recovery:
Here's my article on the subject of antivirus recovery:
Freedom, Joy, and Adventure: Virus recovery tools & techniques
I used to use AVG free, and was very happy with it for over several years, until it failed to detect a Trojan and I had to scramble to disinfect my PC.
I'm currently using Kaspersky because it was bundled with the software that came with my new motherboard that I used to build my new gaming puter (WOOT!!!), and it gets good ratings.
Otherwise, I'd probably be using BitDefender Free version. Cheers!
Here's my article on the subject of antivirus recovery:
Freedom, Joy, and Adventure: Virus recovery tools & techniques
I used to use AVG free, and was very happy with it for over several years, until it failed to detect a Trojan and I had to scramble to disinfect my PC.
I'm currently using Kaspersky because it was bundled with the software that came with my new motherboard that I used to build my new gaming puter (WOOT!!!), and it gets good ratings.
Otherwise, I'd probably be using BitDefender Free version. Cheers!
avast! antivirus - high security and protection from malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in
Free for personal use.
No government mandated 'back door' that can be exploited.
Self-updating.
Not extortion-ware.
No bloat.
Free for personal use.
No government mandated 'back door' that can be exploited.
Self-updating.
Not extortion-ware.
No bloat.
I started using Zone Alarm Pro (yes its not free its like $40 a year), but it works great, doesn't use up the huge resources that Norton and McAfee do, and also finds tons of viruses, spam, spyware, etc that the major name antivirus software programs don't. Also Zone Alarm Pro is more than just an antivirus program, it includes an excellent firewall, anti-spam, etc. in one suite. Zone Alarm is excellent. There is a free version of the Zone Alarm Firewall but I recommend spending a little money for it and getting the whole package.
I've got to ask, why hasn't anyone mentioned Webroot? Their anti-virus software has built in Anti Spyware, and even has a gamer mode which disables pop ups while gaming. Although it isn't free ($40 a year), it is the best in my book and has saved my butt dozens of times while downloading stuff from the internet. Its an excellent all in one program.
I do this stuff all day and all the time. Frankly AVG is as good as any of them if you go for a free AV but my top recommendation would be to pay the $39 and get TrendMicro’s anti virus. It’s the most aggressive antivirus I’ve ever seen. In fact it’s so good that even Microsoft uses it.
Next time you login to your Hotmail account look over on the right side of the screen and you will see the little red TrendMicro logo.
Seriously though it is a very aggressive antivirus / anti spyware.
Next time you login to your Hotmail account look over on the right side of the screen and you will see the little red TrendMicro logo.
Seriously though it is a very aggressive antivirus / anti spyware.
chevydeerhunter
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Well what about content blocking programs? One of the reasons I ran Norton was because it had a content filter, but the new NIS doesn't have it.
Content blocking is a whole different can of worms. Frankly I have given up on Norton and McAfee both. They have finally packed so much stuff into their software that it is a real resource hog. Slows down your computer a lot. Honestly I’ve never bothered with content blocking though TrendMicro does have one but as far as I know it is an enterprise class software and pretty spendy. Used to run it at my last salaried employment.
chevydeerhunter
Well-Known
Wow, TrendMicro does have content blocking software bundled in their Internet Security. It's the same price as Norton and if it's better and not a resource hog like Norton, I'll go with them.
Avast is free for personal use.
Why pay for content blocking, when you can do it yourself for free?
More DIY content blocking info.
. . . and even more
The less crap you have running on a Windows box, makes for a better Windows experience. These last items are not programs, but rather OS settings, so they are no drain on system resources.
chevydeerhunter
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Because I'm not just trying to block ads, but porn sites and stuff like that from search engines.
The hosts files will not block search engine results, but will damn sure block any listed site from being connected to your computer.
There are watch groups out there that provide hosts files with all known pR0n sites on 'em, too.
Trend Micro is a good AV program, if one feels they need to pay for it. Avast, AVG, and Avira are also very good, especially for free. Avira does have a lot of "false positives". I have enough resources to run two of them simultaneously. As far as content blocking, something like K9 is free. K9 Web Protection - Free Internet Filtering and Parental Controls Software Go to Google (or your favorite search engine) and type in: Free content blocking programs you'll find many available and free for home use.
ambidextrous1
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LOL
