Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software recommendations
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Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software recommendations
My subscription to Norton Anti-virus has just expired. I don't really like Norton because it's a resource hog. What do you guys recommend? Is AVG anti-virus any good? What do you guys use?
Also, my subscription to SpySweeper just expired as well. Is adaware any good? What do you guys use/recomment? Thanks in advance!
Also, my subscription to SpySweeper just expired as well. Is adaware any good? What do you guys use/recomment? Thanks in advance!
When I was using Windows, yes, AntiVir scored highest in 2004 - even above all paid-for anti-virus products.The Ninja Space Goat wrote:I heard SpyBot was spyware from all the computer technicians at the computer repair place I used to work. That isn't true? I'll check that antivir out... thanks man... do you use it?
Spybot, the last time I used it, is definitely not SpyWare - this is the one I mean, as there are clones out there (like for most antispyware) http://www.safer-networking.org/
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My personal favorite is Avast! and it's free!!
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Can you tell me where this place is so I NEVER go there?The Ninja Space Goat wrote:I heard SpyBot was spyware from all the computer technicians at the computer repair place I used to work. That isn't true? I'll check that antivir out... thanks man... do you use it?
Spybot is one of the best anti-spyware programs out there. I'd say it's a tie between that and ad-aware (SE Personal), which is why I use both. They seem to catch ones each other doesn't. I also like to finish off (or start) with a hijackthis run.
I've heard really good things about BitDefender.