AntiVirus Programme's

Oxoners


Joined: 24/01/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 13:07

We currently have Norton Anti Virus on our laptops, we can remember reading somewhere that this is not the best anti virus programme to use here in north Cyprus. Can I ask what other members use and the cost of their programme.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 13:09

Avg and it's free

Hot Hornet


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 343

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 13:25

go to http://www.download.com

its got loads of free anti-virus programmes there - avg/avast

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 13:43

AVG the best free one available. Been using for a long time now and never had any problems.

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 14:07

hi nigel, we have avg 7.5 as well but think it is comeing too an end on the

25 june. they are offering an upgrade to avg 8.but at a cost of £39.95,some of

the other free systems,seem to slow the computer down,perhaps someone

on the forum,with IT skills could advise on the best system to install.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 14:29

I downloaded AVG Anti-Virus 8 Pro + key, I have this on a pen drive, should you wish to have it you can 4 free.



I have found it ok and does not slow system up at all.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 14:53

AVG always try to sell you the upgraded version at the end of the term. Just ignore it and re-install if necessary to keep the free version. Benn using it for years now. Never had any problems with it. Would highly recommend it.

Karen

SamDil


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 15:27

Agree with Karen, they always try to get you to use the paid for version. I've downloaded free AVG 8 on to several computers and all is fine. There was scares on some forums that this new version would not be updated automatically, but this has turned out to be false. Download from http://www.download.com or http://www.filehippo.com

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 15:39

Hi Guys



I am an IT manager with many years experience. So if you need to hear it from an IT expert here goes.



AVG is about the best you can get for free. If 7.x coming to an end. Download the new version, then uninstall the 7.x version and immediately install V8 and you will be OK. Do not try to upgrade as this will quite often go wrong. Best to do a clean install with V8.



On the AVG site they also have a rootkit detection and cleanup tool for free. I recommend that everyone installs this and runs it at least once. Always best to be safe than sorry.



If you need any other advice, do not hesitate in contacting me.

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 15:40

hi kazzi,should have come to you in the first place. once again to the rescue

thanks.

nige,thanks for the offer,but could you tell me what a( pen drive is )as un initiated in computer speak.just finished a 3 month intensive IT course and can now turn it on and off on my own.instructor said i am doing very well.only another 3 years and i may be able to copy and paste.

oxoners hi,we had norton anti virus before avg and as others have said its a

good system avg i mean,hope you get sorted.

, have a good day all

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 15:50

its a data traveler that plugs in to a usb port.



http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/02/kingston_datatraveler_micro_is_a_usb_stick_with_microsd_card_reader-2.html



USB pen drives stopped being cool about 10 years ago, but what happens when you stick a microSD card reader on board? It gets cool again, that's what. Kingston's DataTraveler Micro does just that, and even holds up to 4GB of onboard memory inside the thumbdrive itself. The reader can read not only microSD cards, but microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 18:29

AVG 8 is installed after 7.5 is uninstalled automaticlly from the site. Have done this at each new version with no problems.



Cannot remember but think the site for free avg is http://www.freegrisoft.com

Oxoners


Joined: 24/01/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 20:11

Thank you for all your advice

mysteron


Joined: 07/05/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 20:56

Hi - I downloaded AVG version 8 no problem from cnet.com had no trouble with grisoft asking me to upgrade.



Best regards



Ron

beachboy


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 23:47

Try avast antivirus program. it is good. you have to register which is free. Is highly rated amaong antivirus programs

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 760

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 23:54

I agree Avast is an excellent AV program also try a cleaner from the link below....really speeds up your computer



http://www.neoimagic.com/windows-internet-cleaner/



Jim