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Can anyone recommend a good anti virus program?

Posted on 04/08/2017 5:36:57 AM PDT by stuck_in_new_orleans

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1 posted on 04/08/2017 5:36:57 AM PDT by stuck_in_new_orleans
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

I love Eset Smart Security.


2 posted on 04/08/2017 5:37:35 AM PDT by ChuckHam
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Trend Micro seems to work well for me.


3 posted on 04/08/2017 5:40:14 AM PDT by Nipfan (The desire to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it - H L Mencken)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Malwarebytes works ok for me.


4 posted on 04/08/2017 5:43:11 AM PDT by spokeshave (In the Thatch Weave,..Trump's Wing Man is Truth)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

It may not be trendy, but I’ve used Norton forever, and never had a serious problem.


5 posted on 04/08/2017 5:43:26 AM PDT by Hugin (Conservatism without Nationalism is a fraud.)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

It’s expensive, but I use McAfee.


6 posted on 04/08/2017 5:43:37 AM PDT by redfreedom
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I've used Macafee Antivirus for many years (because it's free from my ISP - Time Warner) and I have no complaints. I run it on two PCs and a laptop.
It's also rated #1 by PC magazine.
7 posted on 04/08/2017 5:44:35 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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I have used the free version of Malwarebytes for years. Never had a major problem.


8 posted on 04/08/2017 5:45:16 AM PDT by Phillyred
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I have used the free version of Malwarebytes for years. Never had a major problem.


9 posted on 04/08/2017 5:45:46 AM PDT by Phillyred
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Contract Platte River....Ask for Brian.


10 posted on 04/08/2017 5:47:58 AM PDT by ptsal
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Avira and BitDefender consistently do great, according to non-profit Av-comparatives.org.

However, a couple others are now doing better. Take a look at their latest testing. Kaspersky is also one they say is tops.

11 posted on 04/08/2017 5:49:49 AM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticides, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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Windows Essentials has worked for me for years now, and it’s free. Works in the background, updates itself and I haven’t had a virus in Lord knows forever. Quit paying for that stuff.

I do have CC Cleaner Professional though to clean up. So I do pay for somethings. LOL


12 posted on 04/08/2017 5:50:08 AM PDT by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: Phillyred; stuck_in_new_orleans

Yes, agreed. Malwarebytes is good too cleaning up those nasty little spyware things. And there is a free version too!


13 posted on 04/08/2017 5:51:52 AM PDT by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Windows Defender is already on your machine and is free.


14 posted on 04/08/2017 5:51:54 AM PDT by Bartholomew Roberts
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Avoid AVG... you’ll never get it off your machine and it’s constantly pushing its own ad-ware.

Security software should be clean and never heard from unless a threat is found.


15 posted on 04/08/2017 5:52:08 AM PDT by alancarp (George Orwell was an optimist.)
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For Mac Too.....sorry to hi-jack original post but,an old expired version of free Clam X found a malware link so I want to add AV. Mac purist don't tell me MACS aren't vulnerable!
16 posted on 04/08/2017 5:52:08 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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My housemate used all the famous well-known brands for years. All of them caused his system troubles. He’s used Vipre for years trouble free with complete blocking success. It uses usual and different strategies.


17 posted on 04/08/2017 5:52:21 AM PDT by JockoManning (Listen Online http://www.klove.com)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

If you’re using Windows 10 DO NOT INSTALL ANTIVIRUS! Microsoft’s Defender suite is MUCH better than any third party antivirus, and since it’s integrated with the OS, Microsoft maintains it.

Several articles have been written about attackers using third party antivirus to compromise systems, because newer attack vectors know what’s compromised in those antivirus products. It’s just another product you have to maintain. Stick with Defender. It’s solid.

Uninstall ANY antivirus you have on your system and configure Defender to protect you.


18 posted on 04/08/2017 5:53:16 AM PDT by rarestia (Repeal the 17th Amendment and ratify Article the First to give the power back to the people!)
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To: alancarp

How do you know of a threat if you don’t run a check ?
Isn’t an AV scan needed to determine that?


19 posted on 04/08/2017 5:53:48 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Eat healthy
Get plenty of Vitamin C
Get plenty of sleep
Stay away from sick people
Wash your hands frequently
Excercise.


20 posted on 04/08/2017 5:54:20 AM PDT by DannyTN
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