Virus Program advice

RStar · 10-15-2007, 07:27 AM

Hello. I know this was brought up in another thread, but I can't find it because the keywords are the products names, which I don't recall.

It's time for my annual renewal of McAfee program, and they want $39.99 for it, if you can find where to renew with out upgrading to the 8 program package they want you to buy for $50.

I recall some mention of free virus software, but I wonder how well they update if the user doesn't pay.

And, is there good low cost virus programs out there that don't charge $40-50?

Thank you, and now we will at least have a thread with the words Virus Program for future searches

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Snowflake · 10-15-2007, 07:44 AM

I'm using McAfee and mine expires shortly. Kevy (and other LoTers) have pointed me to AVG free. I like it, and I am actually not going to renew McAfee and go with the full $50 pay version of AVG. For one thing, when it scans my PC, it does not slow it down, which is a good thing.

Oh, the only downside to the free version of AVG is that it does scan your PC every day, you can't schedule it to scan weekly. It's not a big deal, I merely cancel the scan. It updates daily and runs great.

BarTopDancer · 10-15-2007, 08:29 AM

AVGFree is the way to go. I believe they can offer a outstanding free AV product because their subscription services also include the AV product. It doesn't cost them more to support the free product.

I also use Lavasoft AdAware to handle potential spyware.

BDBopper · 10-15-2007, 09:41 AM

AVG Rox My Sox!

Capt Jack · 10-15-2007, 10:11 AM

make that three in the AVG club.

RStar · 10-15-2007, 01:43 PM

Yes, that's the one! AVG! Thank you!

And I already do use AdAware, and love it!

You guys rock!

Morrigoon · 10-15-2007, 03:38 PM

Note to self: revive this thread when mom gets here with her computer.

10-15-2007, 07:27 AM	#1
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Virus Program advice Hello. I know this was brought up in another thread, but I can't find it because the keywords are the products names, which I don't recall. It's time for my annual renewal of McAfee program, and they want $39.99 for it, if you can find where to renew with out upgrading to the 8 program package they want you to buy for $50. I recall some mention of free virus software, but I wonder how well they update if the user doesn't pay. And, is there good low cost virus programs out there that don't charge $40-50? Thank you, and now we will at least have a thread with the words Virus Program for future searches . __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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10-15-2007, 07:44 AM	#2
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I'm using McAfee and mine expires shortly. Kevy (and other LoTers) have pointed me to AVG free. I like it, and I am actually not going to renew McAfee and go with the full $50 pay version of AVG. For one thing, when it scans my PC, it does not slow it down, which is a good thing. Oh, the only downside to the free version of AVG is that it does scan your PC every day, you can't schedule it to scan weekly. It's not a big deal, I merely cancel the scan. It updates daily and runs great. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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10-15-2007, 08:29 AM	#3
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	AVGFree is the way to go. I believe they can offer a outstanding free AV product because their subscription services also include the AV product. It doesn't cost them more to support the free product. I also use Lavasoft AdAware to handle potential spyware. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	AVG Rox My Sox!
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10-15-2007, 10:11 AM	#5
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	make that three in the AVG club. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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10-15-2007, 01:43 PM	#6
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Yes, that's the one! AVG! Thank you! And I already do use AdAware, and love it! You guys rock! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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10-15-2007, 03:38 PM	#7
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Note to self: revive this thread when mom gets here with her computer. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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