which anti-virus?

[(RIP) PLANK]

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

 

[clivvy]

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/security/pc-security/mse.aspx

 

[jims-terrano]

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

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/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]

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]

Spybot Search & Destroy (free)

and

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

 

[jims-terrano]

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]

Used avast now for about 8 years

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

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

 

[jims-terrano]

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]

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]

got avast now on android phone and 2 laptops.

try cnet.download.com to find free versons

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

thanks for all the help :thumb2

 

[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.

 

[clivvy]

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]

Quite a low protection score:

http://www.av-test.org/no_cache/en/tests/test-reports/?tx_avtestreports_pi1%5Breport_no%5D=103549

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

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

i have tablets/kindles covered by a free app now, so just the laptops left :thumb2

 

[mr tickle]

If you have a Barclays bank account you can download a free copy of Kapersky antivirus + spyware programme that is worth £30 if you buy it elsewhere.
You can also download it to 3 PC's or laptops. (I've used it 4 times :augie )

You will need to have registered for online banking though to do it.

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

i do have a barclays account, how does that work then?

 

[mr tickle]

"To get free internet security
Log in to Online Banking, select the Kaspersky Offer link under the Products menu and follow the link to Kaspersky's website"

This link show you what you can get >


http://www.barclays.co.uk/Helpsupport/Freeinternetsecuritysoftware/P1242557966961

PS its worth £50 not £30

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

"To get free internet security
Log in to Online Banking, select the Kaspersky Offer link under the Products menu and follow the link to Kaspersky's website"

This link show you what you can get >


http://www.barclays.co.uk/Helpsupport/Freeinternetsecuritysoftware/P1242557966961

PS its worth £50 not £30

thanks:thumb2