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AntiVirus Software Vote
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Name: spsssw
Date: October 13, 2008 at 05:05:02 Pacific
Subject: AntiVirus Software VoteOS: VistaCPU/Ram: c2d 2.2 // 2 gbModel/Manufacturer: New Dell Vostro |
Comment: Which one of those HUNDRED OF THOUSANDS antivirus/security suit u think is the best? (also tell us why u think so) I'm going to make a purchase ,u see .....and i wouldn't want to spend on something that won't perform! especially at time of global financial crisis! spsssw
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Response Number 1
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Name: guapo
Date: October 13, 2008 at 05:30:14 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)Save your money. I wouldn't buy any of them. None of them can keep up with the amount of viruses being written on a daily basis. At least a few times a week, Someone posts a Hijack This log showing the malware and the anti virus software running at the same time. Why didn't the anti virus software see the malware? It was right there in the same registry. I run MJRegWatcher and set it to lock the registry. I never click on an attachment unless I requested it.
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Response Number 2
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Name: KirstyN
Date: October 14, 2008 at 06:06:19 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)There are more than enough free solutions out there to keep you protected if you use the Internet sensibly and don't do anything stupid. Of course, viruses are getting more sophisticated and the attacks are getting harder to fend off. But I personally prefer to use lightweight anti-virus protection that interferes minimally with the jobs that I need to get done. Some of the popular commercial solutions are system drainers and get in the way too much, forcing me to verify processes that I know are safe. http://www.pcfixreview.com
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Response Number 3
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Reply: (edit)I go with Symantec all the way. (Are there REALLY hundreds of thousands of anti-virus program?) "So won’t you give this man his wings What a shame To have to beg you to see We’re not all the same What a shame" - Shinedown
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Response Number 4
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Name: guapo
Date: October 16, 2008 at 07:18:27 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)Symantec/Norton causes more conflicts with other programs than any of them. It tries to take over your machine. To uninstall it, you have to download a special program.
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Response Number 5
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Reply: (edit)In 12 years using Norton/Symantec, I've never had a problem with it. We also use the Enterprise version where I work. And, no you don't have to run a special program to uninstall it. There is one available though, but it's not necessary. "So won’t you give this man his wings What a shame To have to beg you to see We’re not all the same What a shame" - Shinedown
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