mcafee internet security ??
08-02-2008, 08:13 PM
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mcafee internet security ??
is it any good ?
when signing up to o2 broadband you get 3 liscenses of it, im on norton internet security 2007 now but my subscription has run out lol
does anyone know where i can get a cheap re subscription code from or am i better off putting mcafee on it instead ?
Matt
when signing up to o2 broadband you get 3 liscenses of it, im on norton internet security 2007 now but my subscription has run out lol
does anyone know where i can get a cheap re subscription code from or am i better off putting mcafee on it instead ?
Matt
08-02-2008, 08:20 PM
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this avast thing does it do everything ie firewall, email scanning etc ?
i want something that does everything all in one box ala norton lol
Matt
i want something that does everything all in one box ala norton lol
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08-02-2008, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rauri
Originally Posted by Stephen_B
avast or AVG. its free, and it works
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08-02-2008, 08:29 PM
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Ive been using AVG free and windows xp firewall for nearly a year, the pc is on the net every single day and i havent got any nasties
Honestly mate, all of this "oh my god i need a really good AV or my pc will melt down" is just all bollocks, its just rumour that spreads to make you buy things you dont really need
Dont visit shitty random/dodgy websites and you will be fine, and make sure you always keep windows up to date and your web browser, and also scan once a week with spybot/adaware programmes
Honestly mate, all of this "oh my god i need a really good AV or my pc will melt down" is just all bollocks, its just rumour that spreads to make you buy things you dont really need
Dont visit shitty random/dodgy websites and you will be fine, and make sure you always keep windows up to date and your web browser, and also scan once a week with spybot/adaware programmes
08-02-2008, 08:42 PM
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08-02-2008, 08:53 PM
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ive just had to put my pc in to get fixed again after being infected with a virus even though i had macafee . it didnt detect anything . shop informed me macafee is shit and recommended avast.
previously i was using norton and that also failed me with the shop detecting 55 different viruses,mostly low risk, on it when they fixed it.
previously i was using norton and that also failed me with the shop detecting 55 different viruses,mostly low risk, on it when they fixed it.
08-02-2008, 08:55 PM
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ive just had to put my pc in to get fixed again after being infected with a virus even though i had macafee . it didnt detect anything . shop informed me macafee is shit and recommended avast.
previously i was using norton and that also failed me with the shop detecting 55 different viruses,mostly low risk, on it when they fixed it.
previously i was using norton and that also failed me with the shop detecting 55 different viruses,mostly low risk, on it when they fixed it.
Although avg is just as good for free
08-02-2008, 09:53 PM
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i use NOD32 and thats all, aside from a well configured hardware firewall.
my server checks my email with industry standard checking software.
i NEVER have any issues.
my server checks my email with industry standard checking software.
i NEVER have any issues.
08-02-2008, 10:30 PM
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ok so this avast, is it free ?
do you get updates etc and does it have all bases covered ie firewall and anti virus ?
Matt
do you get updates etc and does it have all bases covered ie firewall and anti virus ?
Matt
08-02-2008, 10:34 PM
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now im just getting confused pmsl (yes i know its not hard for me )
jay says mac is goood, everyone says norton that i have now is shite and then theres all different other progs coming into the mix lol
matt
)jay says mac is goood, everyone says norton that i have now is shite and then theres all different other progs coming into the mix lol
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08-02-2008, 10:40 PM
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09-02-2008, 05:43 AM
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Another Avast user here.... I used AVG for years, I had to take my PC in for a repair a few years ago and it came back pre-loaded with Avast. Much prefer it to AVG, simple to set up and once you have... that's it, forget about it, it updates automatically everyday and sometimes 2 or 3 times a day.
I only use Ad-Aware for spyware alongside it.
I only use Ad-Aware for spyware alongside it.
09-02-2008, 06:38 AM
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Anti-virus is a totally different thing to anti-spyware and most of the people I know use 2 separate programmes.
If you're using Windows XP or Vista, you should have a built in firewall anyway... just make sure it's turned on.
It's advocated just to run one firewall at a time, so if you want to download a personal firewall... remember to turn off the Windows one.
My PC is pretty safe though, as I don't visit dodgy sites and rarely click on links that are posted on forums.
One way to check and see if your PC is well protected in run a test through ShieldsUP
Click on the buttons in the box one at a time and a check will be made on your PC - File Sharing >> Common Ports >> All Service Ports >> Messenger Spam >> Browser Headers
If you're using Windows XP or Vista, you should have a built in firewall anyway... just make sure it's turned on.
It's advocated just to run one firewall at a time, so if you want to download a personal firewall... remember to turn off the Windows one.
My PC is pretty safe though, as I don't visit dodgy sites and rarely click on links that are posted on forums.
One way to check and see if your PC is well protected in run a test through ShieldsUP
Click on the buttons in the box one at a time and a check will be made on your PC - File Sharing >> Common Ports >> All Service Ports >> Messenger Spam >> Browser Headers
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