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Anti Virus recomendation please

Postby TomasJimenez » 06 Jul 2009, 20:51

Hola Amigos,
Can anyone recomend to me a anti virus preferably free.
I have Macafee which is now run out and I need to buy full version BUT many say it is bad here in UK or not so easy to get contact with that organisation.
Many say free AVG is good but I cannot get in to my computer. It will save but it will not run. I am using Mozilla.
I am grateful for any advice.

Gracias


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Re: Anti Virus recomendation please

Postby at_leo_87 » 06 Jul 2009, 23:58

I've been using avast home edition for awhile and have had no problems whatsoever. it's free.
a problem i hear about the two other programs you mentioned is that it uses up a lot of your system resources and slows your computer down.

you can read reviews and download here:
http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home-Edi ... ?tag=mncol
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Re: Anti Virus recomendation please

Postby Bob » 07 Jul 2009, 20:38

Microsoft currently has 75,000 users beta-testing a new "Microsoft Security Essentials" service (codenamed Morro during development) that it intends to soon provide free-of-charge to Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users to protect their computers against viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware. There is a lot of skepticism about it, because Microsoft's track record at protecting users of its products from hackers and malware hasn't been all that great. However, Microsoft Security Essentials is a sophisticated protection service developed by programmers who know more about the Windows operating system and its vulnerabilities than anyone else, and a lot of the skepticism probably is being fueled by firms that charge for similar protection.

I am not recommending or endorsing Microsoft Security Essentials, because I am not participating in the beta test and don't know how well the service works. I am just letting forum members know about it in case they would like to try it when it becomes available.

This is the Microsoft Security Essentials home page: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx

If you are willing to pay for protection, I think Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 http://www.kaspersky.com/kaspersky_internet_security is the best product currently available.

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