Virus Protection Softwere?

Donald-335i · 10-30-2009, 03:14 PM

what would u guys recommend i just picked up a brand new desktop with windows 7 and its really amazing!

let me know

Donald-335i · 10-30-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Probably the wrong forum. And you definitely have a fast car....but your spelling still sucks, jk lol.

so i've been told... do u know of a program?

montr · 10-30-2009, 03:36 PM

Windows Security Essentials. It is now free and has a small footprint.

citrixscu · 10-30-2009, 03:45 PM

ESET NOD32 is one of the best out there.

wasup1357 · 10-30-2009, 04:17 PM

if u want a free on then i would definitely get the windows essential
or if you wnat to go thru the trouble then get maybe norton 2009 free after rebate

cb1111 · 10-30-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wasup1357

if u want a free on then i would definitely get the windows essential
or if you wnat to go thru the trouble then get maybe norton 2009 free after rebate

Norton 2010 is out now - much faster with a smaller overhead.

Haris · 10-30-2009, 04:22 PM

+1 on Windows Security Essentials -- free, simple and small footprint.

shoes · 10-30-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by citrixscu

ESET NOD32 is one of the best out there.

+1

I run this on all my PC's.

Lenaxia · 10-30-2009, 04:47 PM

I use Avast, it's free, lightweight, and regularly updated. Short of getting Norton professional/corporate (which is many fold better than the personal version) its your best bet.

It plays nicely with Win7 as I've had it running on my Win7RTM machine for the past few months.

Xiaofeng · 10-30-2009, 04:59 PM

I'm currently using Avast with my Win7 RC as well, although I've always been a fan of Kaspersky. It consistently ranks amongst the best of the anti-virus programs on the market. NOD32 is a good one as well, and is light on resources.

I have not used the new Nortons, although they were supposedly rebuilt from scratch about a year ago, so the new one is supposed to be quite powerful, and very fast. Any Norton version older than a couple years ago was bloated crap, although it likely won't run under Win7 anyways.

sleepyx637 · 10-30-2009, 05:19 PM

LOL, Donald, pick up a dictionary first man. "Were" doesnt have to be in the title of every thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316889

(just messing with you

)

D.B.S · 10-30-2009, 11:50 PM

I run a mac myself, but on my windows xp partition I use a corporate version of norton... very good... If it's good enough for government work, it's good enough for me... until I find something better, that's free...

bsamoul · 10-31-2009, 04:35 AM

i used to use bitdefender before i fully switched to macs. but now that i installed 7 on an external hard drive i put it back on and have always been pleased with it

Sea2Ski · 10-31-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citrixscu

ESET NOD32 is one of the best out there.

+2

Love it

ToadHollow · 10-31-2009, 09:49 AM

Windows Live OneCare works flawlessly as I also have Win. 7. The OneCare is free for 90 days & will still work without updates after the 90 day period.

I haven't had a single problem with it.

E90PAT · 10-31-2009, 01:46 PM

I dont think you really need one. I cut down on the porn years ago and so have my viruses =D

pc4400 · 10-31-2009, 03:20 PM

Norton and symantec are the worst

I use AVG
good luck being W7's ginnie pig.

rjd598 · 10-31-2009, 03:51 PM

i got norton free with my new comp. it really does the job well. not a single virus ever

rodgerdodger · 10-31-2009, 04:15 PM

get a MAC!

jmd_forest · 10-31-2009, 06:08 PM

For the absolutely BEST virus protection and overall security available.....get Linux.

EDM92 · 10-31-2009, 07:07 PM

Macs can be hacked much faster than Windows can you know. Not to mention Macs suck to use.

rodgerdodger · 10-31-2009, 08:00 PM

Depends on who u ask and what ur using it for. MAC great for graphic designers. Windows great for non Graphic Designers.

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sleepyx637 Captain 19 Rep 952 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	LOL, Donald, pick up a dictionary first man. "Were" doesnt have to be in the title of every thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316889 (just messing with you )
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E90PAT SOFLO CODING 209 Rep 3,587 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (18)	I dont think you really need one. I cut down on the porn years ago and so have my viruses =D
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pc4400 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Norton and symantec are the worst I use AVG good luck being W7's ginnie pig.
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rodgerdodger Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 265 Posts Drives: e92 & F01 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: california iTrader: (0)	get a MAC!
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rodgerdodger Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 265 Posts Drives: e92 & F01 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: california iTrader: (0)	Depends on who u ask and what ur using it for. MAC great for graphic designers. Windows great for non Graphic Designers.
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