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Anti-virus [message #459829] Wed, 23 November 2011 14:17 Go to next message
ChewML is currently offline  ChewML
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So I wiped my desktop with the factory CD for the 2nd or 3rd time last night. It has been a while since the last time but I get hit with that virus that blocks the task manager and says you need to buy shit to fix certain problems.

Anyone know of any easy to use FREE (not trials) programs that are likely to block these attacks?

Usually use Norton but in between jobs at the moment so I can't justify $40.

I know there have been topics like this before... but I am sure that there have been a lot of changes in programs since then.

Oops... meant to be in general discussions not heated. Can a mod please move. Sorry.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459839 is a reply to message #459829] Wed, 23 November 2011 16:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I used to use AVG but in the last few months I've transitioned over to Microsoft Security Essentials. It's been working great so far and it's what I've been suggesting to friends and relatives now. Give it a shot. It's pretty low key and obviously free.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459843 is a reply to message #459839] Wed, 23 November 2011 17:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well I don't know of any decent free ones but I can link you to a very good 'free' one if you like.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459849 is a reply to message #459829] Wed, 23 November 2011 17:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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do NOT use Norton, its a piece of junk.
AVG is good, as is the Microsoft Security Essentials option.


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Re: Anti-virus [message #459851 is a reply to message #459829] Wed, 23 November 2011 17:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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As Jonwil said above, DONT use Norton, your computer will be greatful.
I use Sophos. I've had it for a couple of years now, and it's been really good. Haven't any viruses, or problems Smile
Re: Anti-virus [message #459857 is a reply to message #459829] Wed, 23 November 2011 19:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: Anti-virus [message #459859 is a reply to message #459829] Wed, 23 November 2011 22:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Microsoft Security Essentials. So far it's the most... 'pleasant' free antivirus that I've ever used. Also, not downloading shady garbage. Razz

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459860 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 00:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Microsoft seem to take care of the most harmful viruses and keep up to date to protect against them, security essentials ftw

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459861 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 00:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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MSE and zonealarm.....been using for months now on 2 diff computers and not a problem
Re: Anti-virus [message #459864 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 01:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I personally use MSE (laptop) and ESET Smart Security (desktop).
The latter is payed but can be used for free by grabbing the new trial license using NodLogin every month. I really like ESET myself but MSE is great free software (if your windows is genuine that is).

Also, what I did aswell was running the Imunizer from Spybot S&D on both my laptop and desktop for that little bit of extra preventive protection.


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Re: Anti-virus [message #459865 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 02:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Scanners monitoring PC:

ESET
Microsoft Security Essentials


Scanners also used to just scan:

Spy bot
combo fix
Spyware Terminator


Other:

Spy Blaster
Hijack this

this is what I use, but honestly, ESET Works wonders for anti virus and firewall and shit for the browser, spybot for the hidden tricky shit and comofix for any rootkits that spybot almost never finds
Re: Anti-virus [message #459872 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 12:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I guess I will give the MSE a shot.

I am not especially found of Norton in general but we never had a problem break through them. As soon as my subscription runs out though I get hit with some dumb shit. Almost makes me wonder if it is built into them so when you run out you want to renew fast (conspiracy joke).

Blocks my task manager and causes those stupid pop-ups saying your computer is about to explode with aids. I honestly don't know where they are coming from any time I start putting games on this desktop files start getting stupid. I have found all sorts of weird things buried in odd places.

Guess I'll just keep the games off here don't play them long anyways.
Re: Anti-virus [message #459873 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 12:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You might want to try a few things when you install the anti virus to. Install it in safe mode. Also run msconfig and disable every bootup program, it might stop that virus from ever starting.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459874 is a reply to message #459829] Thu, 24 November 2011 12:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Microsoft Security Essentials is very good. @ ssnipe: you should not have 2 scanners run in the same time, they'll just hinder eachother.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459876 is a reply to message #459874] Thu, 24 November 2011 15:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Wont having two also hog up RAM as well? Just another thing I just thought of.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459904 is a reply to message #459829] Fri, 25 November 2011 02:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have been using MSE on all of my PCs for over a year now and am very pleased with it. Doesn't cripple performance and just gets on with its job without nagging me all the time to do things.

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Re: Anti-virus [message #459976 is a reply to message #459874] Sat, 26 November 2011 15:14 Go to previous message
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Goztow wrote on Thu, 24 November 2011 11:52

Microsoft Security Essentials is very good. @ ssnipe: you should not have 2 scanners run in the same time, they'll just hinder eachother.

True, but I have not seen any issues yet Smile
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