PC Protection???
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RE: PC Protection???
ORIGINAL: Mean Green
Hey guys my McAfee just expired yesterday and I was wondering if I should renew with them or are there better protection programs out there for my computer???
Hey guys my McAfee just expired yesterday and I was wondering if I should renew with them or are there better protection programs out there for my computer???
The two options I would go with are either Avast or Symantec AntiVirus (not Norton AntiVirus). Both are very good, both have tons of support, and both will do far better then McAfee in my opinion.
I would also suggest running a spyware/adware removal tool/scanner. Something like Adware Pro would be a good start.
Remember, keeping your security updates current and making sure your Microsoft updates and other software updates are current is as big a part in protecting your PC as having an AntiVirus software.
Peaceful Browser
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Miramar, Florida
RE: PC Protection???
Do not renew McAfee. I have it availableto me for free with my internet connection and all the resources of McAfee. Virus protection, spyware, firewall, etc. It makes your computer run so much slower than the others.
Against what Devil says, I am running Norton 2006 and not having any troubles, I have Zone Alarm Pro running for spyware and adware, then I have Adware Personnel edition (can get this for free from download.com) that I run at least once a month and it will catch a couple of files that Zone Alarm missed. All this along with the Windows security set up. Much happier.
Against what Devil says, I am running Norton 2006 and not having any troubles, I have Zone Alarm Pro running for spyware and adware, then I have Adware Personnel edition (can get this for free from download.com) that I run at least once a month and it will catch a couple of files that Zone Alarm missed. All this along with the Windows security set up. Much happier.
Record Breaker
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Blacksburg, VA
RE: PC Protection???
if you can get ahold of a copy of Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition thats what i would do (i get it free from work). otherwise i would go with Avast which i believe is still free.
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From: Reno, NV
RE: PC Protection???
ORIGINAL: DevilsReject
McAfee isnt the best out there, and honestly, I would never use them. It's better then not having any at all.....
The two options I would go with are either Avast or Symantec AntiVirus (not Norton AntiVirus). Both are very good, both have tons of support, and both will do far better then McAfee in my opinion.
I would also suggest running a spyware/adware removal tool/scanner. Something like Adware Pro would be a good start.
Remember, keeping your security updates current and making sure your Microsoft updates and other software updates are current is as big a part in protecting your PC as having an AntiVirus software.
ORIGINAL: Mean Green
Hey guys my McAfee just expired yesterday and I was wondering if I should renew with them or are there better protection programs out there for my computer???
Hey guys my McAfee just expired yesterday and I was wondering if I should renew with them or are there better protection programs out there for my computer???
The two options I would go with are either Avast or Symantec AntiVirus (not Norton AntiVirus). Both are very good, both have tons of support, and both will do far better then McAfee in my opinion.
I would also suggest running a spyware/adware removal tool/scanner. Something like Adware Pro would be a good start.
Remember, keeping your security updates current and making sure your Microsoft updates and other software updates are current is as big a part in protecting your PC as having an AntiVirus software.
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RE: PC Protection???
Avast is much better than McCrappy and Whorton. Not to mention its FREE. Just have to register once a year for a new key. For a firewall, Zonealarm's free one works good and is easy to setup. Been using this setup on ALL my computers and no problems arose whatso ever. I run Spybot and adaware once a week also.