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| Author: | ChuckB [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Links and Viruses |
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up,, Thursday I got my second virus, both from a link on this forum. The most recent was the subject "Stereo Guitar". Computers are not a strong suit for me, so it may be just my ignorance, but I do have "virus protection". I am interested for advice on how to avoid this, since all I did was to click on the link and BANG, got the virus.... Be Careful! Chuck |
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| Author: | Mark Fogleman [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
I use Avast. The price is right (free). It slows things down but stays up to date and snags potential problems. |
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Mark, I have the free Avast also, did not protect me either time. I am thinking that the "free" version may not be sufficient. Chuck |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
after a virus completely screwed up a computer I used to have, and made a complete mess of things I realized that good virus protection is not free, I have had a subscription to Norton for the last couple of years and it has prevented several attacks .. |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
I've used Avast for a number of years. Works as well as any Norton or other virus scanner I've used. |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
I am not endorsing Norton...there are many good virus protection software available , I just think it is important to have constantly updated software, which a subscription does daily....I found out the hard way free software doesnt give you that peace of mind or protection, just my 2 cents worth I also keep a separate backup hard drive attached to my computer.... |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Boy am I glad I wasn't interested in that post! |
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| Author: | Mark Fogleman [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Google "Norton vs Avast" and "McAfee vs Avast". I think there is plenty of evidence that paying for Norton or McAfee doesn't equal better protection. It definitely doesn't equal better PC performance. Setup Avast correctly (mine updates about every 30 minutes to an hour BTW), use healthy skepticism on what you click on (look at the little address window at the bottom of your screen before you click) and it will do its job as well as anything. Nothing is perfect. (all the Macs are laughing  )
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
I use Bit Defender on the PC, and My Mac takes care of itself. Bob |
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| Author: | Haans [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
One word...Mac. |
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| Author: | mhammond [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
You Apple guys think you're so darn cool..............
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Trend Micro !! I have had it 5 yrs now and NO virus problems ! And trend Micro doesnt slow the computer the way norton can ! The only virus Ive had in last 5 yrs was I clicked on a padma post and the next day i was sneezing and feeling like crap , so watch that guy !! 
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Microsoft has a new, Free antivirus program that is getting very good reviews on the rating websites. Microsoft Security Essentials. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ I know a lot of people don't like Microsoft, but this seems like a good deal. I've been using it on two laptops for about six months, and haven't had anything bad turn up- of course I'm very careful about clicking on links. On my main PC, I'm still using Norton while I try out the Microsoft product. |
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| Author: | the Padma [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
WudWerkr wrote: The only virus Ive had in last 5 yrs was I clicked on a padma post and the next day i was sneezing and feeling like crap , so watch that guy !! Yo,Wud... Why for you taking a swipe at  Padma? Me always been nice to you.blessings |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
As soon as the Macs gain anywhere near the market share of windows based machines, the threat will shift. Very few hackers with Macs yet as well. |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
the Padma wrote: WudWerkr wrote: The only virus Ive had in last 5 yrs was I clicked on a padma post and the next day i was sneezing and feeling like crap , so watch that guy !! Yo,Wud... Why for you taking a swipe at Padma? Me always been nice to you.blessings Just pullin your chain my old friend ! Have a good night 
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| Author: | Steve Walden [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 1:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
I just tried to go to the "Stereo Guitar" video on Gizmag and the free AVG blocked it and said there were threats detected........... So, free stuff can work well. 
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Filippo Morelli wrote: Darrel Friesen wrote: As soon as the Macs gain anywhere near the market share of windows based machines, the threat will shift. Very few hackers with Macs yet as well. 10% of the market is Mac. $1,000 and over computers, 90% of the market is Mac. Yeah ... this "market share" rationale has been pushed for a decade. So how much market share needs to exist before the first Mac virus shows up? Filippo A lot! An awful lot more, I hope  At any rate, people with $1000+ computers (even PC's) are probably taking better care of them - the $500 computers are the easier targets, I'd guess. |
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| Author: | Haans [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
mhammond wrote: You Apple guys think you're so darn cool..............  Ya picks your computer and you live with it...
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Thanks for all the tips guys, I'm going to look into some of the suggesed anti virus software. Maybe the free Avast just won't cut it for me. Chuck |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Tarhead wrote: (all the Macs are laughing )Maybe cause the general population knows most mac users dont have anything work hacking or infecting anyway ! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Lighten up , Im JUST KIDDING !!!!!! |
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| Author: | Mark Fogleman [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Links and Viruses |
Go here for up to date independent comparative reviews of the big players AV software: http://www.av-comparatives.org/ |
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