taz157
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Post by taz157 on Nov 17, 2016 16:51:14 GMT -5
What anti-virus software does everyone use? My subscription to ESET NOD32 expires soon and I'm not sure I want to continue using it. My work uses McAfee but I haven't heard the greatest things about it along with Norton. FWIW, I also use QuickBooks periodically so I don't anything that messes that up. Any ideas? Edited: I know there are some free software options, but I'm also good paying for the software too.
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Post by dannylion on Nov 17, 2016 20:31:40 GMT -5
I've been using Bitdefender for the past year. I used to have McAfee but I was not happy with it, so I switched to Bitdefender. So far, I have been happy with it. It is much easier to use. It got good reviews from some testing organization, which I don't remember.
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Post by Sharon on Nov 17, 2016 20:37:28 GMT -5
I use Norton and Malwarebytes simultaneously. I know people complain that Norton can be a processing hog but between the two I have never had a problem. I did have a tech guy say that malwarebytes doesn't always play nicely when paired with other anti-virus software but that it does work just fine with Norton. I added the malwarebytes after I started doing swagbucks.
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Post by rob base on Nov 17, 2016 20:58:00 GMT -5
Each year I always get a flu shot before I use my computer.
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 17, 2016 21:49:43 GMT -5
Malwarebytes.
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Post by debthaven on Nov 18, 2016 9:40:23 GMT -5
A close friend who works in IT says Sophos. I use the free version.
I got a virus (on a Mac) a few weeks ago and asked for his help. That's when he suggested it. It cleaned up the viruses and now "protects" the computer from them.
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Post by mmhmm on Nov 18, 2016 9:44:34 GMT -5
I use Microsoft Security Essentials and MalwareBytes (paid version). I've had no problems.
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Post by buystoys on Nov 18, 2016 10:15:31 GMT -5
DH used to use Norton and dropped it after a number of incidents where it was grabbing all the memory and freezing up his computer. (That's his description. I'm clueless as I try very hard to stay away from his computer "issues" if at all possible. ) We've been using McAfee because it was free but I think we're going to switch to MalwareBytes paid version when our free subscription is over. Haven't decided yet, so this is a great thread for me!
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rob base
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Post by rob base on Nov 18, 2016 10:27:18 GMT -5
Why is everyone "anti" virus? Why can't anyone be "pro" virus? We need to be accepting of all points of view.
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Post by tskeeter on Nov 18, 2016 14:53:10 GMT -5
Some thoughts from our IT guy on virus protection software.
Every hacker in the world wants to take on the big boys, Norton and McAfee. And they have success designing viruses, etc. that are able to escape detection.
Most of the other guys are small enough that the hackers pretty much ignore them.
What product do you think is going to be more effective?
Then he suggested Malwarebytes to clean up a problem that our big boy virus checker wasn't handling.
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rob base
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Post by rob base on Nov 22, 2016 8:50:46 GMT -5
Also cleaning ur keyboard is important too. Especially if u have a big family and u share a computer. Lots of viruses can be spread through the keyboard. So keep it clean!
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Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Nov 22, 2016 18:28:37 GMT -5
We use Norton and haven't had any issues.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Nov 22, 2016 20:23:31 GMT -5
I use Norton Internet Security. No problems. Have had some product of Norton since the Mid 90's. Went with NIS when it came out.
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Gardening Grandma
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Nov 22, 2016 20:27:38 GMT -5
I use Avast for my Mac
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