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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by stopmeandslapme, Feb 13, 2012.

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  1. stopmeandslapme

    stopmeandslapme Well-Known Member

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    Got a new (not new) laptop. I've used Avast for the last couple of years, should I stick with that or is there a better Free Anti-Virus programme?
     
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  2. Tina_old

    Tina_old Princess

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    irishgreen Well-Known Member

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    I know **** all about this **** but I'm the same as above. <withoutthefanny>
     
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    Fabulous Fabio Well-Known Member

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    I've always used Avast as well, tend to stick with what I know
     
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    biggerbossman New Member

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    AVG is good and it looks like a little colourful swastika ......
     
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  6. Mick

    Mick Probably won't answer PMs Staff Member

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    AVG probably the most popular free antivirus. I've no idea how the likes of Norton still make money.
     
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  7. stopmeandslapme

    stopmeandslapme Well-Known Member

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    Cheers for the sensible comments!

    I used to use AVG until I got a virus from a website even though AVG was up-to-date and running. To be fair: none of the AV software can remove a virus if they haven't yet heard of it.
     
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  8. Paulie Gualtieri

    Paulie Gualtieri Active Member

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    avg ... pm me for a 6 year licence code or google avg licence keys and you might find the elusive 26th feb 2018 codes
     
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    Paulie Gualtieri, Feb 13, 2012
  9. KingHotspur

    KingHotspur Well-Known Member

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    Excellent thread,

    My Norton free 60day trial ran out yesterday and you just saved me browsing the net <ok>

    AVG it is then.
     
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    KingHotspur, Feb 14, 2012
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    biggerbossman New Member

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    Just disable cock blocker and you will be grand.............<ok>
     
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  11. Tina_old

    Tina_old Princess

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    You're gonna want nuddie pics for that code, aren't you?

    :(
     
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  12. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    I use AVG (paid) and AVG free on my machines.

    I have Microsoft Security Essentials (also free) on one of my laptops. Put it on to see how it went. That was about 6 months ago the lappy remains virus/malware free. No problems.
     
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  13. Tina_old

    Tina_old Princess

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    When I got my laptop back, the guy put the Microsoft one on it too, but I miss the wee AVG swastika :(
     
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  14. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    It seems much faster and less obtrusive than AVG and over the 6 months I've been using it seems to be equally effective.
     
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    Gambol, Feb 14, 2012
  15. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    PS. I volunteer to do your laptop repairs for you. For free. :grin:
     
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  16. Tina_old

    Tina_old Princess

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    What's the catch? <laugh>

    The guy I've got the now fixed it (had to reload windows onto it) and added more memory - free of charge.

    <laugh>
     
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  17. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    No catch. I'm a geninely nice and helpful kinda guy. :grin:
     
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    Gambol, Feb 14, 2012
  18. Tina_old

    Tina_old Princess

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    I've just realised that it would mean meeting you <laugh><yikes>

    :bandit:
     
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  19. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    Until he rapes you...
     
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  20. Tina_old

    Tina_old Princess

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    <laugh><yikes>'
     
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