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blondie0420 · 06-01-2008, 04:58 PM

My subscription to anti-virus protection is due to expire. I was using Norton, and, quite honestly for what I paid for it, it SUCKED. It was always coming up with errors. I had to uninstall and reinstall it a few times because it would just randomly decide not to open or do anything. So, basically, I don't want to use it again.

And...I'd kind of like to not have to pay for virus protection, if possible. That's a big "if" because I do want my computer to have decent protection, and if that means I have to pay, then I'll just suck it up and pay.

So, anyone have any reccomendations of good anti-virus protection, free (preferably) or otherwise?

**SpiralArchitect** · 06-01-2008, 05:15 PM

I hate Norton.
I use AVG, and have for ages. I've never been infected after I started using it. 100% free

Link

Hope that helps, it's a great program. You should be straight with AVG tho, It's only basic virus protection but as long as you are running a few other things you should be ok. Also, being up to date is essential, I have it set to automatically update my PC (and boot up) around 8am when I wake up everyday. Very convinient...

Don't download suspicious files, especially email attachments. Get something to clean up spyware and malware (Search & Destroy)

If you want something that has anti-malware/spyware built in, I'd go with Avira Antivir

Link

I use that on our downstairs PC just cuz it's old and doesnt' need a bunch of other junk on it...

If you like either program you can buy them too and receive 'full protection', although with safe internet usage ( and common sense) you don't really need the full program.

Good luck Blondie, surf safe

JohnBoySmoker · 06-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiralArchitect

I hate Norton.
I use AVG, and have for ages. I've never been infected after I started using it. 100% free

Link

Hope that helps, it's a great program. You should be straight with AVG tho, It's only basic virus protection but as long as you are running a few other things you should be ok.

Don't download suspicious files, especially email attachments. Get something to clean up spyware and malware (Search & Destroy)

If you want something that has anti-malware/spyware built in, I'd go with Avira Antivir

Link

I use that on our downstairs PC just cuz it's old and doesnt' need a bunch of other junk on it...

If you like either program you can buy them too and receive full protection, although with safe internet usage you don't really need the full program.

Good luck Blondie, surf safe

Hate is a pretty strong word. Are you sure you meant to say "hate" or is it more like "strongly dislike"?

SpliffMan420 · 06-01-2008, 05:29 PM

I had Norton but it treats you like you are a complete idiot and uses lots of memory my school uses AVG but I use avast, you need to register but the code you get lasts for 2 years and it updates it definions a lot,in short AVG or Avast!

sterbo · 06-01-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBoySmoker

Hate is a pretty strong word. Are you sure you meant to say "hate" or is it more like "strongly dislike"?

Hello!
We're talking about an inanimate object here right?
Unless somehow you misunderstood and thought that "Norton" was a real live person

I stopped using Norton right after it's migration to Windows from DOS. It's bloated, intrusive and way overpriced.
The last time I had to deal with it was on a friend's new computer. She installed the 'trial version', didn't like it and couldn't uninstall it.
It took me seemingly forever to drill down and delete all remnants of it and only after finding a user group's back door solution to root out the hated little fucker

Never again seys I...

**SpiralArchitect** · 06-01-2008, 06:10 PM

Nope, I hate Norton. He can suck my cack.

***Feorge Gorman*** · 06-01-2008, 06:22 PM

I hate Norton too!

AVG and Adaware have kept our machines clean for years!

In the rare case of those pesky bugs that won't come out with either...I recommend starting your machine in 'safe mode with networking', then scrub it well with Trend Micro's 'Housecall', available on-line!

pizzle · 06-20-2008, 03:37 AM

Free Antivirus for Windows - Open source GPL virus scanner or it may be .org

That's what I used to use before I got my macbook.
It's the fucking shit.

Snipe¤Star · 06-21-2008, 12:20 AM

i have always used (and enjoyed) norton systemworks softwares UNTIL the first year 360 was released and i made the mistake of getting it for a year... most worthless software ever...

**Vicki** · 06-21-2008, 12:41 AM

I use Avast, and I like it very much. Since I started using it, I haven't had a virus.

06-01-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
blondie0420 Brilliant Blonde Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,179 Grams: 15,558.00 Groans: 14 Groaned at 15 Times in 14 Posts Thanks: 302 Thanked 318 Times in 168 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	Free Anti-Virus Protection? My subscription to anti-virus protection is due to expire. I was using Norton, and, quite honestly for what I paid for it, it SUCKED. It was always coming up with errors. I had to uninstall and reinstall it a few times because it would just randomly decide not to open or do anything. So, basically, I don't want to use it again. And...I'd kind of like to not have to pay for virus protection, if possible. That's a big "if" because I do want my computer to have decent protection, and if that means I have to pay, then I'll just suck it up and pay. So, anyone have any reccomendations of good anti-virus protection, free (preferably) or otherwise? __________________ “You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.” - Gandhi

06-01-2008, 05:15 PM	#2
SpiralArchitect Alaskan Thunderfuck Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,158 Grams: 35,063.77 Groans: 76 Groaned at 21 Times in 18 Posts Thanks: 3,336 Thanked 2,125 Times in 1,211 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	I hate Norton. I use AVG, and have for ages. I've never been infected after I started using it. 100% free Link Hope that helps, it's a great program. You should be straight with AVG tho, It's only basic virus protection but as long as you are running a few other things you should be ok. Also, being up to date is essential, I have it set to automatically update my PC (and boot up) around 8am when I wake up everyday. Very convinient... Don't download suspicious files, especially email attachments. Get something to clean up spyware and malware (Search & Destroy) If you want something that has anti-malware/spyware built in, I'd go with Avira Antivir Link I use that on our downstairs PC just cuz it's old and doesnt' need a bunch of other junk on it... If you like either program you can buy them too and receive 'full protection', although with safe internet usage ( and common sense) you don't really need the full program. Good luck Blondie, surf safe __________________ I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human. Posting Guidelines ~ The Art of Searching ~ Drug Testing ~ Drug War Headlines ~ The Garden's Cure ~ Marijuana Chat Last edited by SpiralArchitect : 06-01-2008 at 05:22 PM.

06-01-2008, 05:29 PM	#4
SpliffMan420 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 591 Grams: 500.90 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	I had Norton but it treats you like you are a complete idiot and uses lots of memory my school uses AVG but I use avast, you need to register but the code you get lasts for 2 years and it updates it definions a lot,in short AVG or Avast! __________________

06-01-2008, 06:22 PM	#7
*Feorge Gorman* Asst. Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,963 Groans: 2 Groaned at 2 Times in 2 Posts Thanks: 419 Thanked 539 Times in 333 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	I hate Norton too! AVG and Adaware have kept our machines clean for years! In the rare case of those pesky bugs that won't come out with either...I recommend starting your machine in 'safe mode with networking', then scrub it well with Trend Micro's 'Housecall', available on-line! __________________ feorge New to Marijuana Dot Com? Be sure to read our POSTING GUIDELINES.

06-21-2008, 12:20 AM	#9
Snipe¤Star Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 388 Grams: 2,231.05 Groans: 27 Groaned at 22 Times in 14 Posts Thanks: 251 Thanked 75 Times in 57 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	i have always used (and enjoyed) norton systemworks softwares UNTIL the first year 360 was released and i made the mistake of getting it for a year... most worthless software ever... __________________ http://a324.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...ef6580298b.jpg

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06-01-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
SpiralArchitect Alaskan Thunderfuck Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,158 Grams: 35,063.77 Groans: 76 Groaned at 21 Times in 18 Posts Thanks: 3,336 Thanked 2,125 Times in 1,211 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	Nope, I hate Norton. He can suck my cack.

06-20-2008, 03:37 AM	#8
pizzle New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Grams: 262.65 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Free Antivirus for Windows - Open source GPL virus scanner or it may be .org That's what I used to use before I got my macbook. It's the fucking shit.

06-21-2008, 12:41 AM	#10
Vicki Herbal Alchemist Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,557 Grams: 43,042.71 Groans: 28 Groaned at 9 Times in 9 Posts Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 1,895 Times in 936 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	I use Avast, and I like it very much. Since I started using it, I haven't had a virus. __________________ "Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth."-John F. Kennedy R.O.A.R-Reach Out. Act. Respond. Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone. - Martina Navratilova You can lead Deeter to water, but you can't make her drink.

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