Just advice on Computer Virus protection......

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  1. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Just want folks on here to give me your opinion on Virus proctection......
    My server carrys it on the mail.
    Now my question is .......Do I need to carry another one for serfing the net??????

    If you want to say the name of yours ok, dont know if it ok on here....Send me a pm if you want to say the name.

    Thanks

    barb
     
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  3. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Barb I use AVG Antivirus, it's a free antivirus package which has served me well for maybe 3-4 years. Recommended.
     
  4. SusieQ

    SusieQ Seedling

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    AVG is the best, no doubt about it!!!!
     
  5. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Hooray ...thanks gang..

    I love the price..

    Then that takes care of all my internet bowsing? links to everywhere?

    thanks .
    b
     



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    bethie Young Pine

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    Yes, you need something else too. I use Norton and am very satisfied with it. :)
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    AVG is definately the way to go Barb - I have it too and it's great!!! :-D
     
  8. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Frank

    Frank do you use 2 ?

    Like Norton and Avg?

    That is possible to use 2
    Barb
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    I use NAV and have for several years. Guess I think if I have to pay for it, it is better! Although, I know that is not true. I use to use AVG and can't remember now why I stopped :rolleyes:
     
  10. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Re: Frank

    No I don't Barb. I do use another application for eradicating other types of pests though (of the spyware variety) and that is Spybot: Search and Destroy. Don't forget to have a quality firewall installed also.
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    thanks........Frank

    My server carrys Postini for the mail.
     
  12. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    I use the Norton suite (yup, :) bought and paid for, like you, KG),
    and Adaware and ewido (freebies) to beef up the anti-adware and anti-spyware,
    which I've been told are not Norton's strong suits. [​IMG]

    My computer savvy friend suggested NOT to use an additional anti-virus program
    along with Norton as they can, apparently, be incompatible. :-?
     
  13. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Ok......That is the question ZUZU

    I am wondering if one collides with the other. I had those 2 and one was stopping the other all the time....I quit all.

    Now am wonder if I really need one besides Postini.
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I have a good one but for the life of me I can't remember the name .PC -cillion something like that.
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    keep thinking

    Keep thinking......If you have more than one on let me know who is compatible??????????
     
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    SusieQ Seedling

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    I use 2 AVG and AVAST they work well togewther, you'd never find Norton on my PC, you may as well download a trojan..same thing hard to get rid of, takes over your PC
     

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