Posted: 5/12/2009 5:25:12 PM EDT
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Okay you computer savvy types......installed Windows 7 today but then discovered that Mcafee is not compatable which sucks as it was free through my ISP LOL so now I have no protection except the built in Windows Defender.
What do you all use for security/virus protection? One with an add blocker would be good LOL |
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Amazon has Norton Internet Security 2009 on sale for $29.99, today only.
Yeah I know, Norton has a bad reputation for slowing computers down, much of it well deserved, but the 2009 version has some dramatic improvements over prior versions. ETA: Not sure how compatible it would be with Windows 7 though. |
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Go with Avast (it's free and secure).....believe me when I say STAY AWAY FROM NORTON AV....it's one of the most hacked anti-viruses out there. If you really want to go with a hardened anti-virus and you have the money, go with Trend-Micro. +1 on Avast!, been using it on all my computers for several years. Free for home use, new virus file every day or so and program updates every month or so. |
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Quoted: Okay you computer savvy types......installed Windows 7 today but then discovered that Mcafee is not compatable which sucks as it was free through my ISP LOL so now I have no protection except the built in Windows Defender. What do you all use for security/virus protection? One with an add blocker would be good LOL The first line of defense is to be running behind a router. Never connect a windows box directly to the internet. Use Firefox with AdBlock Plus and FlashBlock and you will be much happier (and less distracted!) I use AVG on the families WinXP systems. I don't know if it is compatible with Win7 or not. |
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Okay you computer savvy types......installed Windows 7 today but then discovered that Mcafee is not compatable which sucks as it was free through my ISP LOL so now I have no protection except the built in Windows Defender. What do you all use for security/virus protection? One with an add blocker would be good LOL The first line of defense is to be running behind a router. Never connect a windows box directly to the internet. Use Firefox with AdBlock Plus and FlashBlock and you will be much happier (and less distracted!) I use AVG on the families WinXP systems. I don't know if it is compatible with Win7 or not. I always use a router, and the ONLY time I have ever been hit with a virus I was running Firefox and Norton and quickly dumped them both hahaha! Have used Firefox since and have never liked it..........like Glocks man, just don't FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL right!!  at Grumpy LOL
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