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Topic : Computer Security on the cheap |
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| ciderman |
Does anyone know of a Internet Security package that is offered free or cheap? I currently have 'Norton' which is due to expire and I believe that it will be about £30 to renew. I am not a computer wizard so no technical responses thanks, I am just after something to keep the computer 'safe'. Any advice would be welcome.  |
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| pumbajunior |
google antivir they have a free version online which is pretty good dont have to be a computer whizz to install it |
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| alan |
Be very careful when Norton expires 'ciderman', don't try to take it off if you don't know what you are doing. Norton is a pain if you try and remove it! |
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| Marmate |
this post has been edited 2 time(s) the two most common free ones are AVG or AVAST just google them and it is easy to download. Both are apparently approved by banks! |
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| alan |
I use free AVG............... |
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| pumbajunior |
AVG = antivir that i was talking about |
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| Baldybogey |
AVG (same as everyone else) is good.. It's free and simple to install. I can vouch for it finding viruses. Click here to download free.avg.com/download?prd=afe However this is only anti virus software, is you current programme also offering firewall protection. if so this would be a good FREE replacement. ZONE ALARMS click on this link, and when the page loads choose the button to your right of the screen to download the free basic option.. www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/free-upgrade-security-suite-zonealarm-firewall.htm |
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| dogcatcher |
this post has been edited 3 time(s) i had avg free version but its free because its not up to date it caught my system out when a new virus came which it didnt cope with  i have norton now only works out at just over 8p a day (if bought over internet) well worth it.the free ones are ok to a degree but they will get u caught out |
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| pumbajunior |
norton is crap period! they say there the biggest one yes but also the worst there the biggest because of marketing anyone who knows anything wont touch norton |
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| carliol |
I've used Norton for over 10 years and never had any bother, even when we used to have a business with 5 computers at one time (not now). You only get what you pay for, and it's good value. They even overcharged me once, and when I contacted then by email they refunded the amount same day! |
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| Peter |
You get what you pay for. The free anti-virus programs will "basically" keep your system safe but don't always have the full features, updates and scans have to be made manually. If the AV signatures are not kept updated and the programs is not scanning everything coming in and out of your PC your AV program is useless. These days all AV programs do a good job at detecting viruses but they do not detect malware/spyware. These are the little devils that can phone home with your identity. They are a real pain to get rid of and it may mean re-installing your operating system - best to get a good anti-spyware program. There are some good free anti-sypware programs, but as the AV programs they revert to manual updates after the trial has run out. Personally I wouldn't use Norton or McAfee, these are anti-virus suites which are ok but slow your pc down considerably - better than nothing if they are kept up-to-date. |
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| greengrass |
Well Peter let us into your secret what are you useing |
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| carliol |
my Norton has full spyware protection included |
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| Peter |
quotemy Norton has full spyware protection included This is what I mean by a suite of programs - anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, email checker, in fact jack of all trades and ........ Some of the things it does you may not actually need eg a software firewall when you have probably got the windows firewall enabled anyway and if you have a router there will probably be a hardware firewall. But it does the job for most even if your computer goes slow. |
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| dogcatcher |
this post has been edited 2 time(s) you get what u pay for!!!!!! could,nt agree more peter thats why norton is no 1 in which magazine and loads of websites  slows comp down more than others thats why it so good it does everything if u get 365 version,,,better a slower comp than one thats full if viruses with s..t free cover and not working or at the shop getting unblocked and or sorted out!!!!!!! |
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| Peter |
So you didn't get the automatic update from Norton which changed al the .exe files to .lnk (links) which made the computer unusable? My brother did which cost him a rebuild of his system and about a week of lost work! |
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| carliol |
I must be missing something here, my computer goes like the clappers, I've had all the automatic updates, and never had a scrap of bother with Norton. For me it's worth paying £30 a year for peace of mind. Sometimes I don't renew the subscription and buy the latest version at PC World for the same price, it's always worth checking their special offers. |
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| Peter |
Whatever works for you, and they all work until you get a virus, or worst some spyware. None of the products will give 100% protection against the nasties. The common problem I come across when I fix computers with virus problems is the AV product installed has not been updated making it next to useless. Once spyware gets into a computer it can do things like stop you installing programs to fix the problem. The only solution to get rid of the problem may be to reinstall the operating system and losing your programs and data. Make sure you have a backup of all your documents on your pc, including your email, and all those precious pictures. When you realise you have a virus/malware problem it may be too late. |
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| wahiba |
I use Panda and pay for it. Not a lot, but it is updated about every time I log on. I think it came as a freeby for a year with the computer and I just continued with it. It works. While it is not on the shelves here, being Spanish in origin it is on supermarket shelves in Spain! including the Spanish PC World (slightly different name, but same colours as PC World and owned by DSG) |
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| dogcatcher |
this post has been edited 1 time(s) quoteSo you didn't get the automatic update from Norton which changed al the .exe files to .lnk (links) which made the computer unusable? My brother did which cost him a rebuild of his system and about a week of lost work! not got them as yet peter did he have the 365 version which is dearer than std version.also my comp is no slower than when i had avg free,but have heard now quite a few times that norton does slow computors down but if mine has its not noticable. |
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| Peter |
This happened a while ago so I think you will be ok collecting updates again now.... but you should be updating your AV at least every week and preferably automatically.  |
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| dogcatcher |
this post has been edited 1 time(s) norton does it automatically and about every 5 to 7 days ,with the person on here included have talked to 7 people with norton and they have had no trouble either and all have had it over 2 years,but i bet there is pros and cons for every security system going also one mate did not renew(went for free version tight wad)had no problem taking it off so could be a user problem not a product problem |
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| Peter |
Don't let your anti-virus and anti-malware software get out of date, there are some nasties lurking on the internet. The particular nasty described here is malware (spyware) and if you get something like this on your computer it is likely to cost more money than a good anti-nasty program to put right. You may lose all your data in the process of curing the problem so be warned. Back up your data today. Have a read of this, it should help you get the cobwebs off your wallet: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7907635.stm |
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| jonno |
The best free anti virus is Antivir. It is far and away better than all the other free ones. It does unfortunately 'nag' you to upgrade to the paid for version, but you can turn off the nag if you find the instructions on the internet. I personally use Avast (which is 2nd best free one) because I don't like being nagged and don't feel I should disable the nag without buying the full paid for version. Also get a hardware router with a built in firewall, MUCH better protection than the built in Windows firewall. |
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