for your Windows PC ... try AVG
How is that false? While it may not be your preference, AVG works extremely well, and it's free.False. Try Microsoft Security Essentials if you're looking for free.for your Windows PC ... try AVG
How is that false? While it may not be your preference, AVG works extremely well, and it's free.
I haven't tried version 8, but previous versions were much lighter and less resource-consuming than many other options.AVG used to be good. Their footprint has gotten bigger and bigger since they released 8. 7 was awesome though.
How is that false? While it may not be your preference, AVG works extremely well, and it's free.
I've never used the paid versions, but I've installed the free versions on more PCs than I can count... never had a single bit of malware get through.False, because I've had to do factory restores on 2 computers running the paid versions of AVG when they failed to prevent those PCs getting dragged through the gutters of virus/spyware land. False, because AVG failed to do what it's advertised as, anti-virus.
I haven't tried version 8, but previous versions were much lighter and less resource-consuming than many other options.
I've never used the paid versions, but I've installed the free versions on more PCs than I can count... never had a single bit of malware get through.
Is it possible they weren't up to date with their virus definitions?Well the two computers belonged to a 16 year old and a 15 year old. Obviously mileage varies.
Well the two computers belonged to a 16 year old and a 15 year old. Obviously mileage varies.
Antivirus 2011 for Windows! I didn't even have to install it, just visit some site in Internet Explorer and it installs on its own. Best of all, I don't have to worry about accidentally uninstalling it.![]()
Agreed. If you know how to surf...virus protection isn't needed on a PC either. After fixing my aunt's PC for the fourth time in 18 months, I told my aunt her kids are the problem and she should buy them a Mac.
Only if a user actively installs it, which usually requires entering your admin password. For details, read the Virus/Malware link in the 2nd post of this thread.So it's not possible for a Mac to get any malware at all?
Only if a user actively installs it, which usually requires entering your admin password. For details, read the Virus/Malware link in the 2nd post of this thread.