What programs do you use to keep your computer clean? There are a lot of free ones that can do that job well, but some people choose to purchase virus programs from stores, instead. What do you use?
What virus protection do you use?
12/18/2011
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None. :/ and that's okay.
12/18/2011
I'm a programmer and have spoken with several co-workers on this topic, including the security folks at my company. I was a die hard Norton subscriber for years. I was talked into using AVG (free-ware) a few years ago and have not had a problem since. Virus free for about 2 or 3 years now. I also run on occasion, Spybot and Ad-Aware every 2 or so months to be on the safe side.
12/18/2011
basically all of the above.
12/18/2011
I bought a Mac, so I just raw dog it with Safari.
12/18/2011
None, but I use a macbook. Very rare to get a virus.
12/18/2011
Back on PC, use Avast. But also Malwarebytes for an occasional scan.
It's okay to have multiple ones as long as they're not ACTIVE at the same time. Pick one for active scanning and you can have as many as you want for the occasional all-over scan.
When I had a Mac, I had Sophos (free). It did catch something once so although there wasn't much risk, I mean... why not ?
It's okay to have multiple ones as long as they're not ACTIVE at the same time. Pick one for active scanning and you can have as many as you want for the occasional all-over scan.
When I had a Mac, I had Sophos (free). It did catch something once so although there wasn't much risk, I mean... why not ?
12/18/2011
Kaspersky.
12/19/2011
I don't usually use an anti-virus program since I have a mac, but I have used Sophos.
12/19/2011
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Same here!
Originally posted by
Ghost
Kaspersky.
12/19/2011
I use ClamXav for my mac, though I know it's entirely excessive to do so.
12/19/2011
Ubuntu Linux.
(...I have none.)
(...I have none.)
12/19/2011
AVG and Malware Bytes
12/19/2011
None. And I've had almost no issues with my computer, knock on wood.
12/19/2011
None! I have a Mac
12/19/2011
Mac user here!!!
12/19/2011
On my Mac, I have no virus protection. \m/
But on my pc laptop: Avira.
But on my pc laptop: Avira.
12/19/2011
Kaspersky
12/19/2011
Norton.
12/19/2011
My husband is a computer technician and is in school for computer software/programming at the moment and will be getting his master's in computer security so we go through all sorts of anti-virus software. We've used Mcafee, kaspersky, norton, spybot search and destroy, advast, malwarebytes, superantispyware, at one point or another. He's always on the lookout for a good one. We usually install maleware bytes and superantispyware free versions when we're fixing computers for customers that bring us computers that have virus' on it.
12/19/2011
Macs can get viruses.
I use Norton Internet Security.
I use Norton Internet Security.
12/20/2011
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I don't use any
Originally posted by
HannahPanda
What programs do you use to keep your computer clean? There are a lot of free ones that can do that job well, but some people choose to purchase virus programs from stores, instead. What do you use?
12/20/2011
AVG anti-virus.
12/20/2011
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Yeah, it can be if you just watch what you download and are well knowledged on what to avoid online.
Originally posted by
TheCleansing
None. :/ and that's okay.
12/20/2011
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None? Wow!
Originally posted by
Missmarc
I don't use any
12/20/2011
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We use kaspersky
Originally posted by
HannahPanda
What programs do you use to keep your computer clean? There are a lot of free ones that can do that job well, but some people choose to purchase virus programs from stores, instead. What do you use?
12/20/2011
I have used norton, mcafee, and malware bytes in the past, but always ended up searching for something better in the end, Currently I am using avast and have been liking it a lot.
12/20/2011
I used to use Norton but it expired recently. I need to find something else..
12/20/2011
Malware and it works just fine on it's own. I don't trust Norton at all! Too many bad experiences.
12/30/2011
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