which anti-virus?

(RIP) PLANK · 02-01-2013, 14:31

usually use Morton, current subscription ends in two days, we have 3 laptops and 4 tablets - ideas anyone?

clivvy · 02-01-2013, 14:38

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Originally Posted by PLANK

usually use Morton, current subscription ends in two days, we have 3 laptops and 4 tablets - ideas anyone?

personally, just use Microsoft Security Essentials, its free, its good and fuss free.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/secur...urity/mse.aspx

jims-terrano · 02-01-2013, 15:44

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Originally Posted by clivvy

personally, just use Microsoft Security Essentials, its free, its good and fuss free.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/secur...urity/mse.aspx

Same as me Clivvy, a lot let fuss than Avast or AVG but they both work very well too and are also free.

Tomas · 02-01-2013, 15:52

Have Used AVG (Free) for years and it works really well, never had any problems.
I also use AVG Tune Up, another good system, but you have to pay for it.

Something else I'd always recommend is another Free Program, SPYBOT.

Was recommended on Gadget Show a few years back and I've found it very useful.

ClanWolf · 02-01-2013, 16:30

Spybot Search & Destroy (free)

and

Eset Smart Security (definitely not free. But definitely superb).

jims-terrano · 02-01-2013, 17:32

Also be aware that AVG and Avast do ask you to renew the program every once in a while. You are taken to a web page to download the latest software however the completely free version is usually less obvious. Usually you get a bold letters Free Download or free trial of the pay for versions.

None of that with M.S.E which is another reason why I like it.

stinka · 02-01-2013, 18:11

Used avast now for about 8 years

(RIP) PLANK · 02-01-2013, 19:38

is avast suitable for tablets, kindle fire, etc? or just laptop and desktop?

jims-terrano · 02-01-2013, 22:03

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Originally Posted by PLANK

is avast suitable for tablets, kindle fire, etc? or just laptop and desktop?

I know theres a version for Androids but then again AVG has Android covered too.

briggie · 02-01-2013, 23:43

just be carefull with norton etc that you arent on auto renewal , or you may find they have taken the fee out of your account automatically

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-01-2013, 23:53

got avast now on android phone and 2 laptops.

try cnet.download.com to find free versons

(RIP) PLANK · 02-01-2013, 23:59

thanks for all the help

edgerton19 · 03-01-2013, 00:26

Microsoft Security Essentials, free and does not hog the internet at start up. All my computers now boot up at least a minute faster that they used to.

clivvy · 03-01-2013, 09:11

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Originally Posted by edgerton19

Microsoft Security Essentials, free and does not hog the internet at start up. All my computers now boot up at least a minute faster that they used to.

yup, agreed, MSE is very good, infact we are rolling it out within our company to replace the latest Symantec Product because it is so bad, MSE has always been good from day one.

fridgman · 04-01-2013, 12:06

Quite a low protection score:

http://www.av-test.org/no_cache/en/t...t_no%5D=103549

It failed me a number of occasions and now I know why!

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02-01-2013, 15:52	#4
Tomas Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern Vehicle: Maverick 2.7TDi SWB Posts: 239	Have Used AVG (Free) for years and it works really well, never had any problems. I also use AVG Tune Up, another good system, but you have to pay for it. Something else I'd always recommend is another Free Program, SPYBOT. Was recommended on Gadget Show a few years back and I've found it very useful.

02-01-2013, 16:30	#5
ClanWolf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Sussex Vehicle: Terrano II 2.4i SE Posts: 319	Spybot Search & Destroy (free) and Eset Smart Security (definitely not free. But definitely superb).

02-01-2013, 17:32	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Also be aware that AVG and Avast do ask you to renew the program every once in a while. You are taken to a web page to download the latest software however the completely free version is usually less obvious. Usually you get a bold letters Free Download or free trial of the pay for versions. None of that with M.S.E which is another reason why I like it.

02-01-2013, 18:11	#7
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Used avast now for about 8 years

02-01-2013, 19:38	#8
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	is avast suitable for tablets, kindle fire, etc? or just laptop and desktop?

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briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	just be carefull with norton etc that you arent on auto renewal , or you may find they have taken the fee out of your account automatically

02-01-2013, 23:59	#12
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	thanks for all the help

03-01-2013, 00:26	#13
edgerton19 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SE Posts: 99	Microsoft Security Essentials, free and does not hog the internet at start up. All my computers now boot up at least a minute faster that they used to.