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Offline Rhona

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« on: October 18, 2006, 11:59:11 AM »
I am presently using Norton and am advised it has 28 days left to go and I should update it.  It unfortunately neglects to say how much this is.  From a quick google I think it is about £49-£59.  At the same time I read some stuff which actually makes me wonder if Norton are that good?  Does anyone have any idea of how good they are or perhaps you know of a better cheaper alternative?

Thanks in advance
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2006, 12:13:47 PM »
i have had the same problem, just updated mine to windows live one care, don`t really know how good it is , but giveing it a try, yes that price is right, but much cheaper at pc world, live one is free for 90 days
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2006, 12:23:18 PM »
I use AVG Free which is Free... Never had a virus yet !!

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2006, 12:27:57 PM »
Quote from: BigJim&Kate on October 18, 2006, 12:23:18 PM
I use AVG Free which is Free... Never had a virus yet !!

Same here - AVG is excellent. Why pay for antivirus when you can get such a good program for free ;)
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2006, 01:21:45 PM »
Thank you so much
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2006, 02:18:43 PM »
I use AVG too  ;)
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2006, 03:30:45 PM »
what is avg?
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2006, 03:37:10 PM »
Quote from: CAG on October 18, 2006, 03:30:45 PM
what is avg?

Full details and download can be found here
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2006, 09:35:22 PM »
Happy AVG-ers here too!
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2006, 09:42:33 PM »


AVG user here too ;)
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2006, 08:15:24 AM »
Quote from: Michele on October 18, 2006, 02:18:43 PM
I use AVG too  ;)

Yep, AVG user here too  ;)
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2006, 07:24:58 PM »
AVG here too  :D
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2006, 08:31:15 PM »
Yep - another AVG user here too!  Never heard of it until my PC died.  The man that came to fix it was brill and loaded loads of free stuff for me  :lol:
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2006, 08:34:42 PM »
AVG here too!  My SIL and brother use it too.   ;)
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Re: Antivirus
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2006, 08:50:35 PM »
Ok - Ill be honest - I used to work for Norton and their Internet Security is very good product. AS long as you keep it up to date or enable auto updating.

If you want lots of free downloads and advice go to www.getsafeonline.org - it's an independent government/police website (with industry backing) with loads of information about keeping your computer secure and has links to paid for and free security software if you want it. Not just antivirus but firewall and anti-spyware software too. Unfortunately you tend to need all three to keep the criminals out of your PC.

Also as CAG says, try the public beta of Windows OneCare from Microsoft. Again I have to admit that I do work for Microsoft (although only 11 days til I leave). It should take all the business of updates away and keep your computer safe and working without you having to lift a finger.

http://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=168

www.GetSafeOnline.org would be my first port of call!

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