What internet security/antivirus do u have?

claire1978 · Sep 27th, 2008, 09:19 AM

I am buying a new laptop later and dont want it getting any viruses like my old laptop and comp have done since having Norton, I have been told NOD32 is good but what is everyone elses opinion?

Thanks

Dragonfly · Sep 27th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Dont use the norton whatever yuo do , I had a free trial of that when I got it and as I predicted 2 days before trial ran out it planted 6 trojans on my lap top and was very hard to get rid of.

I just use Avira free edition, seems to do the job.

sparkswillfly · Sep 27th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I use a programme called Sophos. Got it from my dads work tho not sure where u can get it but its good.

Charlotte-j · Sep 27th, 2008, 10:05 AM

i use avg its free, and last year it was one the top 10

xXDonnaXx · Sep 27th, 2008, 13:10 PM

AVG 8.0 - It's free & does the job.

Never had problems.

**Vickie** · Sep 27th, 2008, 13:21 PM

AVG here as well

baby.love · Sep 27th, 2008, 14:06 PM

i use bitdefender 2009 total internet security anti virus, plus adaware and spybot search & destroy spy ware! the last 2 are free downloads and the anti virus is about £20 for a year. My PC is always running well and i get warnings of hackers etc.

Farie · Sep 27th, 2008, 17:39 PM

AVG
DF is a Security consultant and its all he recommends for home computers (along as the users aren't visiting dodgy web sites)
Stops the computer getting clogged up with cr*p applications you don't need (like Norton puts on the PC)

We run a spybot search every few weeks and that's all we do .... never had a problem

xJG30 · Sep 27th, 2008, 19:42 PM

AVG i think..

Wouldn't recommend Nod32 if your using a laptop unless you have lots of ram.. I had it when i had 512mb and it just ran the laptop down and was constantly slow

claire1978 · Sep 28th, 2008, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GemLou

AVG i think..

Wouldn't recommend Nod32 if your using a laptop unless you have lots of ram.. I had it when i had 512mb and it just ran the laptop down and was constantly slow

My laptop has alot of memory etc, we made sure before we bought it and its running really quick and Ive put all my pics on it now aswell, Thanks for the warning tho

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claire1978 Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,377	What internet security/antivirus do u have? I am buying a new laptop later and dont want it getting any viruses like my old laptop and comp have done since having Norton, I have been told NOD32 is good but what is everyone elses opinion? Thanks

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Dragonfly Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 13,143	Dont use the norton whatever yuo do , I had a free trial of that when I got it and as I predicted 2 days before trial ran out it planted 6 trojans on my lap top and was very hard to get rid of. I just use Avira free edition, seems to do the job.

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sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	I use a programme called Sophos. Got it from my dads work tho not sure where u can get it but its good.

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Charlotte-j Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ipswich Posts: 3,098	i use avg its free, and last year it was one the top 10

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xXDonnaXx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hindley Posts: 5,149	AVG 8.0 - It's free & does the job. Never had problems.

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Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	AVG here as well

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baby.love Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In my house! Posts: 8,288	i use bitdefender 2009 total internet security anti virus, plus adaware and spybot search & destroy spy ware! the last 2 are free downloads and the anti virus is about £20 for a year. My PC is always running well and i get warnings of hackers etc.

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Farie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the long white cloud Posts: 9,557	AVG DF is a Security consultant and its all he recommends for home computers (along as the users aren't visiting dodgy web sites) Stops the computer getting clogged up with cr*p applications you don't need (like Norton puts on the PC) We run a spybot search every few weeks and that's all we do .... never had a problem

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xJG30 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 18,403	AVG i think.. Wouldn't recommend Nod32 if your using a laptop unless you have lots of ram.. I had it when i had 512mb and it just ran the laptop down and was constantly slow

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