16 Days left of Antivirus Protection

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

We have got 16 days left on our Norton's Anti-virus software and keep getting the prompt for renewing it.

Before i renew it, i wondered if i could get some feedback if possible on other PC Security software packages??


I have been recomended The Shield Deluxe but not sure about it?

 

[MK Shrimper]

AVG Dave, it's free and unlike Norton doesn't kill your PC.

http://www.grisoft.com/

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

AVG Dave, it's free and unlike Norton doesn't kill your PC.

http://www.grisoft.com/

Only a free trial offer though??

 

[MK Shrimper]

Nope, free for ever and ever! Downloads new definitions every day.

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

Nope, free for ever and ever! Downloads new definitions every day.

I have also been told that getting Norton's off my PC is a nightmare

 

[BrettieAngell]

http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition#tba2

try that A_S.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Could always format your hard drive and reinstall Windows? Just make sure all the important stuff is saved onto a memory stick or CD though!

 

[Numphgirl]

Could always format your hard drive and reinstall Windows? Just make sure all the important stuff is saved onto a memory stick or CD though!

we've got an external 250gig hard drive with everything backed up on it but I really don't think Dave wants to go through the hassle of formating and reinstalling everything thats on this computer.

do you use AVG ? I have heard about it but it just seems that if it is free it can't be that good?

 

[BrettieAngell]

we've got an external 250gig hard drive with everything backed up on it but I really don't think Dave wants to go through the hassle of formating and reinstalling everything thats on this computer.

do you use AVG ? I have heard about it but it just seems that if it is free it can't be that good?

Its limited but it's got anti-virus and anti-spyware its reccomended as one of the best, if you want the all-singing all dancing version it costs £40.

 

[ozzy-shrimper]

AVG Dave, it's free and unlike Norton doesn't kill your PC.

http://www.grisoft.com/

Agree with MK, AVG is brilliant, i've been using it for a couple of years now and it's been perfect

 

[Sean 2]

AVG is the bizz. I've just given my guvnor's laptop to my brother-in-law who's a high-tec wizard and he put AVG on it for him.The laptop was running super-slow thanks to someone that put,you guessed it,Norton on there.

Guvnor was chuffed when we gave it back.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Have you got the hint yet!!!

AVG...it is free.

Im a poet and I didn't know it!

 

[Pubey]

all about avg, you barely notice it but it does the job. only ever had virus problems when had norton on my comp

 

[The Big Shrimp]

I've been using it for years & my friend who builds & repairs computers uses it & recommends it! I got rid of Norton ok & it doesn't cause me any probs. AOL is the real problem to get shot of!!

 

[canada shrimper]

we've got an external 250gig hard drive with everything backed up on it but I really don't think Dave wants to go through the hassle of formating and reinstalling everything thats on this computer.

do you use AVG ? I have heard about it but it just seems that if it is free it can't be that good?

I'm free (for you)and work absolutely perfectly

 

[MK Shrimper]

I'm free (for you)and work absolutely perfectly

I've heard you've got a few bugs..... :D

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

Nope, free for ever and ever! Downloads new definitions every day.

He is right, its so much better. Norton is actually **** too

 

[BrettieAngell]

Just got rid off Virgin PC Guard and downloaded AVG, PC Guard has a problem with a trojan that it cant get rid off that causes the net to slow down.

 

[Blueshrimper]

How strange just as I opened this thread I got an email saying I have to renew my account with Norton. The free one sounds the better option. I shall download when Norton runs out.

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

Out of these 2 options...AVG Anti-Virus & AVG Internet Security, i take it that AVG Internet Security is the one to download?