Anti-virus program

Tulip · 11-22-2009, 09:27 PM

Should I use AVG or Symantec Anti-virus program? Which one do you prefer or is better? I want both anti-spyware and anti-virus protection.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-22-2009, 09:34 PM

AVG.

Clodfobble · 11-22-2009, 09:38 PM

AVG Free, all the way

It's free!

http://download.avgfree.com/filedir/...0_707a1765.exe

xoxoxoBruce · 11-22-2009, 09:58 PM

And Symantec sucks.

Tulip · 11-22-2009, 10:34 PM

Is AVG free good enough or should I buy it? There's a one-month free trial, don't know how much it cost though.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-22-2009, 10:36 PM

Free works very well, all the cool kids use it.

Tulip · 11-22-2009, 11:02 PM

Then why the frown, Bruce? :p Hihi.... free it is! Thanks!

xoxoxoBruce · 11-22-2009, 11:08 PM

That's not a frown, that be deep thought.
I like to use the free programs, then if I'm happy with it, go back and make a donation rather than being tied to a contract. That's the way I roll.

Elspode · 11-23-2009, 06:31 PM

I've been using AVG Free for years and I've never had a virus. I *do* use some paid for spyware/browser exploit software, but that may be more out of my paranoia following a particularly nasty such problem a few years ago, and not because AVG can't do that job equally well.

You definitely do not need to pay for any antivirus software unless you think you need a bunch of other bells and whistles, and if you do...don't spend your money on Symantec.

Pie · 11-23-2009, 08:01 PM

Har. Norton 2010 found half a dozen things on my pc that AVG didn't. You get what you pay for.

BrianR · 11-25-2009, 09:51 AM

A little out of date but still good info

Freeware-only PC

Gravdigr · 11-27-2009, 05:00 AM

AVG rocks.

11-22-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Anti-virus program Should I use AVG or Symantec Anti-virus program? Which one do you prefer or is better? I want both anti-spyware and anti-virus protection.

11-22-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	AVG. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-22-2009, 09:38 PM	#3
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	AVG Free, all the way It's free! http://download.avgfree.com/filedir/...0_707a1765.exe __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-22-2009, 09:58 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	And Symantec sucks. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-22-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Free works very well, all the cool kids use it. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-22-2009, 10:34 PM	#5
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Is AVG free good enough or should I buy it? There's a one-month free trial, don't know how much it cost though.

11-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#7
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Then why the frown, Bruce? :p Hihi.... free it is! Thanks!

11-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	That's not a frown, that be deep thought. I like to use the free programs, then if I'm happy with it, go back and make a donation rather than being tied to a contract. That's the way I roll. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-23-2009, 06:31 PM	#9
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I've been using AVG Free for years and I've never had a virus. I do use some paid for spyware/browser exploit software, but that may be more out of my paranoia following a particularly nasty such problem a few years ago, and not because AVG can't do that job equally well. You definitely do not need to pay for any antivirus software unless you think you need a bunch of other bells and whistles, and if you do...don't spend your money on Symantec. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-23-2009, 08:01 PM	#10
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Har. Norton 2010 found half a dozen things on my pc that AVG didn't. You get what you pay for. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

11-25-2009, 09:51 AM	#11
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	A little out of date but still good info Freeware-only PC __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-27-2009, 05:00 AM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	AVG rocks. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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