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Janice · 10-08-2004, 03:31 PM

I've had Norton Anti-Virus for the longest time. My subscription just ran out. I can't deal with them anymore anyway. It's impossible to get them on the phone, and when you do, they charge $10 for tech support.

What's the best way to go in terms of virus protection? What's all this firewall stuff I hear about?

This has to be easy. I'm dumber than a bag of rocks when it comes to computer issues.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-08-2004, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I've had Norton Anti-Virus for the longest time. My subscription just ran out. I can't deal with them anymore anyway. It's impossible to get them on the phone, and when you do, they charge $10 for tech support.

What's the best way to go in terms of virus protection? What's all this firewall stuff I hear about?

This has to be easy. I'm dumber than a bag of rocks when it comes to computer issues.

I like McAfee. you get firewall, virus protection and privacy service and I think they offer spyware service. once they find a virus you are told after it is cleaned. to answer you question about firewall, that will protect your private info when you surf. it also ask you to authorize when certain things try to connect to the net. this will allow you to see if spyware is coming. McAfee is the best way to go for virus protection. Norton is no good, I used it and got rid of it quick.

Janice · 10-08-2004, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by King Forrester
I like McAfee. you get firewall, virus protection and privacy service and I think they offer spyware service. once they find a virus you are told after it is cleaned. to answer you question about firewall, that will protect your private info when you surf. it also ask you to authorize when certain things try to connect to the net. this will allow you to see if spyware is coming. McAfee is the best way to go for virus protection. Norton is no good, I used it and got rid of it quick.

Thanks. Should I call them or subscribe online?

James"Thunder"Early · 10-08-2004, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Thanks. Should I call them or subscribe online?

subscribe online, it is easier.

Janice · 10-08-2004, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by King Forrester
subscribe online, it is easier.

I should download it online or send away for it?

Me + Downloading = Disaster

Brent88 · 10-08-2004, 04:32 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I should download it online or send away for it?

Me + Downloading = Disaster

You still have to download it.

Janice · 10-08-2004, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by Brent88

You still have to download it.

Funny Brent.

I can download discs easier than something online. I'm lousy at both, but if it's in my hand, it works better.

spunkygirl · 10-08-2004, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I should download it online or send away for it?

Me + Downloading = Disaster

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

I use AVG Anti Virus, IMO it's the best, and it's free. Plus it has a built in firewall.

Just keep it updated weekly and you'll be great(updating it is easy)

Janice · 10-08-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

I use AVG Anti Virus, IMO it's the best, and it's free. Plus it has a built in firewall.

Just keep it updated weekly and you'll be great(updating it is easy)

Wow, that's great. I wonder how they make a profit.

Thanks.

spunkygirl · 10-08-2004, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Wow, that's great. I wonder how they make a profit.

Thanks.

I bet people donate once in a while

You're welcome, I've had no problems with it, and if it weren't for AVG I would have had some major Trojan viruses invade my computer

Good luck

spunkygirl · 10-08-2004, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by Brent88

You still have to download it.

Silly goose, if you send away you don't have to dowload it

Dutabi84 · 10-08-2004, 04:47 PM

You can do a free online virus scan here:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

You do have to use Internet Explorer for it to work properly, or so I've heard.

Brent88 · 10-08-2004, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

I use AVG Anti Virus, IMO it's the best, and it's free. Plus it has a built in firewall.

Just keep it updated weekly and you'll be great(updating it is easy)

That's a great one.

Brent88 · 10-08-2004, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
Silly goose, if you send away you don't have to dowload it

No... it still has to be downloaded ONTO YOUR COMPUTER unless you mail the computer.

spunkygirl · 10-08-2004, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by Brent88
No... it still has to be downloaded ONTO YOUR COMPUTER unless you mail the computer.

It has to be installed, you're not downloading it unless you're doing that from the website, with a disc you just install it

10-08-2004, 03:31 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Computer Virus Protection? I've had Norton Anti-Virus for the longest time. My subscription just ran out. I can't deal with them anymore anyway. It's impossible to get them on the phone, and when you do, they charge $10 for tech support. What's the best way to go in terms of virus protection? What's all this firewall stuff I hear about? This has to be easy. I'm dumber than a bag of rocks when it comes to computer issues.

10-08-2004, 04:47 PM	#12
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Star Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	You can do a free online virus scan here: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ You do have to use Internet Explorer for it to work properly, or so I've heard.