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Anti-Virus--what's the the best for general home use???? by D.A.L.U.I. on 29 May, 2010 13:47
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Well, my wife didn't send the new machine back. And today I've got it up and running. I opted for the Norton 60 day trial, mainly to have something between me and those who would screw with the new machine. What's the best anti-virus, anti-phishing program in your opinion, for general home use?
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#1 by Tyler on 29 May, 2010 13:54
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Norton sucks. Go with kaspresky. It's on sale at fry's electronics this weekend for 50 bucks with a 50 dollar mail in rebate, which means it's free.
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#2 by Nonick on 29 May, 2010 22:40
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Right on! I started using it a little over a year ago and according to my geek consultant it kicks butt over the others; besides if Fry's is basically giving it away, WTF that's a no brainer, - free is my favorite kind. Believe me, you will be VERY happy with Kaspersky!
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#3 by RyanJP on 29 May, 2010 23:36
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Norton sucks. Go with kaspresky. It's on sale at fry's electronics this weekend for 50 bucks with a 50 dollar mail in rebate, which means it's free.
Word Norton sucks, what T said as well as myself having Avast as well as running CCleaner ( which is free and I would advise anyone to get it...it freaking rules )
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#4 by GASlick on 30 May, 2010 03:23
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I've had Avast on my pcs for a while now. Works pretty well and it's free for the regular home edition.
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#5 by hammerdrill376 on 30 May, 2010 05:06
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McAfee.
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#6 by D.A.L.U.I. on 30 May, 2010 05:57
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Norton sucks. Go with kaspresky. It's on sale at fry's electronics this weekend for 50 bucks with a 50 dollar mail in rebate, which means it's free.
Fry's Electronics--brick store or internet?
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#7 by samtheman on 30 May, 2010 08:47
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Nothing wrong with Norton, other then it costs around $60 a year.
For free however, Microsoft which is clearly a well funded company with a little background experience in computers now offers an Anti-Virus and security suite of their own. Microsoft Security Essentials. The only requirement is that your version of Windows is not pirated.
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
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#8 by BAZ on 30 May, 2010 09:40
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I used Norton for years, never had any problems.
I have a friend who works Tech Support and she's been trying to get me to convert to McAfee. (I just learned I get it free from where I work, so I'll be converting to it soon)
A Dell tech working on my PC earlier this week (warrenty work) and he was recommending Microsoft Security Essentials.
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#9 by tomgallagher on 30 May, 2010 09:44
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Norton fror free. Never had a problem. Might look into MS.
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#10 by sellitman on 30 May, 2010 12:15
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I'd buy a Mac if I were you but if you really like your Windows machine I'd use Avast. It's free and better than any paid program I've seen. Good luck!
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#11 by OzPete on 30 May, 2010 21:34
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Go Kaspersky! I switched to Kaspersky last year and it found all sorts of trojans and evil things
lurking that Norton overlooked.
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#12 by Tyler on 01 Jun, 2010 14:33
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Norton sucks. Go with kaspresky. It's on sale at fry's electronics this weekend for 50 bucks with a 50 dollar mail in rebate, which means it's free.
Fry's Electronics--brick store or internet?
I saw the ad for the brick store. -
#13 by Tyler on 01 Jun, 2010 14:40
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Norton sucks. Go with kaspresky. It's on sale at fry's electronics this weekend for 50 bucks with a 50 dollar mail in rebate, which means it's free.
Fry's Electronics--brick store or internet?
I saw the ad for the brick store.
They are offering the same deal online if you buy by June 3 - http://www.frys.com/product/5991804?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG -
#14 by Gambrinus on 01 Jun, 2010 15:02
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I use AVG. It's a freebee. And I run Malwarebytes and CCleaner.