bunnykiller Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Howdy guys and gals, What anti virus are people using and how do yous find them to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 AVG free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I use extreme violence. If anybody with the sniffles comes within 6ft of me i terminate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 AVG or Avast free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I use extreme violence. If anybody with the sniffles comes within 6ft of me i terminate them. And you are in possession of fire arms, tut tut tut. I'm tellin Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Comodo Internet Security. Free suite including AV and firewall. It works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I use extreme violence. If anybody with the sniffles comes within 6ft of me i terminate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Eset , not free but I've not had a problem in 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleFieldRelics Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 bitdefender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Eset , not free but I've not had a problem in 5 years Likewise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Norton, been using it for years on all our puters and now on all the mobiles and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longspoon Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 AVG free, does what it says....and very effectively, never had any probs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd just like to add that whilst it's good to have a well respected antivirus tool on your PC, making sure your software, operating system and internet browsers are running the most up to date versions is a critical part of security. Viruses and malware make the most of vulnerabilities in systems, but these are found and patched and fixed in software releases. Running outdated software can leave you exposed, even if you're running the best AV out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 avg free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Avast was good for a while but now slows up browsing dramatically so looking to go back to AVG which was good for a long while. Most infections come through attachments and in image files so disable image in preview and delete anything you didn't expect to get without having a butchers just in case it is interesting, it won't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Hmm - bought the wife an HP laptop for Xmas as her old one is playing up. This one is running windows 8 so its all a bit new to us. The daughters boyfriend removed the free trail Nortan anti virus and installed AVG free version (I've used it for years). No problems until day 2 -now there are pop ups everywhere, I've downloaded the latest anti popup programme and its still no good. There are now so many pop ups she cant use the thing and the Boyfriend has gone back down South to his Mums. We don't really know what to do now? And I dont want to spend even more money at PC world ! Any thoughts? Edited January 2, 2015 by mickyh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hmm - bought the wife an HP laptop for Xmas as her old one is playing up. This one is running windows 8 so its all a bit new to us. The daughters boyfriend removed the free trail Nortan anti virus and installed AVG free version (I've used it for years). No problems until day 2 -now there are pop ups everywhere, I've downloaded the latest anti popup programme and its still no good. There are now so many pop ups she cant use the thing and the Boyfriend has gone back down South to his Mums. We don't really know what to do now? And I dont want to spend even more money at PC world ! Any thoughts? lots of sites offer you free AVG downloads, just make sure you are on the official AVG site or you will be downloading stuff you dont want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hmm - bought the wife an HP laptop for Xmas as her old one is playing up. This one is running windows 8 so its all a bit new to us. The daughters boyfriend removed the free trail Nortan anti virus and installed AVG free version (I've used it for years). No problems until day 2 -now there are pop ups everywhere, I've downloaded the latest anti popup programme and its still no good. There are now so many pop ups she cant use the thing and the Boyfriend has gone back down South to his Mums. We don't really know what to do now? And I dont want to spend even more money at PC world ! Any thoughts? Having the same problem with a couple of laptops i bought the kids at xmas,binned the Mcafee and put on avast.Pop ups and new tabs opening with ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would suggest that the kids have been clicking on the pop ups for 'flash upgrade' etc that are really just a means of you unknowingly installing malware. Try Malwarebytes Anti-malware https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/. It can be very good at removing threats that some antivirus ignores. Also look for Adblock. It'll help stop popups appearing reducing the risk of them being clicked on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 You have malware problem or browser hyjack not vrus as such so agree with Marki above. Also use another pc to google your prblem of pop ups on new pc as you won't be alone and often get some useful advice from good forums like techcrunch etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would suggest that the kids have been clicking on the pop ups for 'flash upgrade' etc that are really just a means of you unknowingly installing malware. Try Malwarebytes Anti-malware https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/. It can be very good at removing threats that some antivirus ignores. Also look for Adblock. It'll help stop popups appearing reducing the risk of them being clicked on. Thank you I'll give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Well it didnt even look like it had downloaded, but it seems to have cured the laptop! Thank you so much. Enjoy your virtual pint and chaser I have just bought you. We are very grateful I thought that would been a trip to the shop and a chunk of cash. Best Regards Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I drank it before anything else happened! Just check that it has installed and that you can run it as necessary. What you need now is a decent firewall. It's always worth investigating your ISP, some of them provide free software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Is it a good or bad thing to have more than one A.V. program on the 'puter? Mike, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 My own opinion is that if you need two then neither is worthwhile ;-). In reality it can't hurt other than to slow things down. Antivirus, a firewall and a daily/weekly scan with a malware scanner should sort you. I appreciate it's not every ones cup of tea but I've used Mcafee for well over a year as an all in one solution and not had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.