Anti-Virus

OneForSorrow · 27-02-2013, 10:39 AM

yo breadbins,

Erm my Norton Anti-Virus has run out. Woe. I cannot afford a new one!

Are there any free trials or completely free anti-virus programs that people could recommend?

Also, I believe when you install a new AV you need to completely remove the old one, how do I do this? (Obviously I know you do the control panel add/remove programs) but I'm sure there's an anti-virus removal tool that the PC guy told me about when I bought my laptop?

anyway help would be appreciated, I will reward you all...somehow.

Isoverity · 27-02-2013, 02:02 PM

I presently use Avast

http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-...-10019223.html

Most people seem happy with it these days (unlike Norton). I like Avira too but it can give false positives

Thankfully I haven't used Norton in years so I haven't had to use a removal tool. Here is a video that shows how to remove NAV:

Here is Norton removal tool website:

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/...rProfile_en_us

Here is a video that shows how to get free from Norton AV
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOl8iIUAcs"]How To Uninstall Norton Antivirus 360 or other versions on Windows XP, Vista or 7 Seven - YouTube[/ame]

Asura · 27-02-2013, 02:29 PM

I also use Avast as well as Malware Bytes. In the past I've used AVG and found it to be satisfactory.

Feel_Good_inc. · 27-02-2013, 03:56 PM

I use Ad-Aware antivirus. It's free and hasn't let me down yet.
I have mine set to automatically update itself and scan my computer twice a week.
This month alone it found 3 viruses in my computer

BridgesAndBalloons · 27-02-2013, 04:09 PM

I use Avast too, I like it and have never had any problems with it.

OneForSorrow · 27-02-2013, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isoverity

I presently use Avast

http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-...-10019223.html

Most people seem happy with it these days (unlike Norton). I like Avira too but it can give false positives

Thankfully I haven't used Norton in years so I haven't had to use a removal tool. Here is a video that shows how to remove NAV:

Here is Norton removal tool website:

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/...rProfile_en_us

Here is a video that shows how to get free from Norton AV
How To Uninstall Norton Antivirus 360 or other versions on Windows XP, Vista or 7 Seven - YouTube

YOU ARE AMAZING.

Thank you everyone! I've heard of Avast, and couldn't remember the name of it, so I'm glad it's been mentioned!

Isoverity · 27-02-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneForSorrow

YOU ARE AMAZING.

I'm good looking too - all three heads (but the one with the extra eye does take getting used to!)

OneForSorrow · 27-02-2013, 10:25 PM

That's okay, I'm willing to look past that

Isoverity · 28-02-2013, 01:45 AM

Bless - this is why I love the interwebz - even with the malware lol

OneForSorrow · 28-02-2013, 01:47 AM

Anything is possible

happywondering · 28-02-2013, 10:04 PM

To be fair you'd be better having no anti virus compared with norton.

I use windows security essentials

OneForSorrow · 28-02-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happywondering

To be fair you'd be better having no anti virus compared with norton.

I use windows security essentials

I know, right. It's pretty dire!

incognito · 01-03-2013, 07:16 AM

first of all norton is a virus in itself. the 2 best virus protection programs on the market right now are kaspalsky or NOD32 both have a trail version you can download that gives you a month free so just use one after the other. avg free isn't too bad i wouldn't bother with mcafee it is useless as is norton although norton will stop a fair amount it slows your computer down anyway i hoppe that helped a little.