AndyFowler Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hello all , being a computer numpty I was hoping someone could recommend a reasonably priced virus prevention that a numpty can upload as my McAfee is about to lapse ! Any advice welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2012/3000-2239_4-10320142.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 While AVG is free and works okay, it can really slow down your PC. I've moved on to BullGuard, but realistically, any anti virus will protect your PC, the thing to watch now is the extent to which it works in the background and doesn't become an irritation in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 While AVG is free and works okay, it can really slow down your PC. I've moved on to BullGuard, but realistically, any anti virus will protect your PC, the thing to watch now is the extent to which it works in the background and doesn't become an irritation in itself. I notice no differance with AVG enabled or disabled... Norton is the one which severly slows down PC's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ditto AVG with no ill effects on performance. The latest Norton is miles better, but the older one was best described as the sleeping policeman on the information superhighway.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Norton, owned by symantec will add loads of hidden files onto your PC, took me months to get rid of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 For years we used AVG but found it slowed computer down. We now use Norton 360 (x3) for 3 computers purchased via Amazon on disc. We dont notice it and checks are quick. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I have used AVG free for years never a problem. (Touch wood) I also pay for and use the AVG PC tune up, that makes a tremendous diffrence to speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Another vote for AVG Free on Windoze machines. It's just as good as any of the commercial ones I've tried and I can't say I've ever noticed any effect on performance unless it's running a full machine scan. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I can only advise one, Microsoft Security Essentials. It's free, it's works and it does not slow your computer down. Switched from AVG to Security Essentials and never looked back. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/security-essentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 +1 for AVG also. I don't see any slowing down, but then again, with a wireless dongle, speed isn't great anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Tried most of the free ones, no need to pay for anti virus, agree Norton is horrible and very intrusive, been using Avast free for some time now, doesn't seem to affect performance but it seems to be taking longer to load and update at startup lately.. So may give MSE a go, as it's good enough for Joris.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Been using Panda GP for many years on both our PCs. http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I use AVG on mine. We use the paid up AVG at work as our IT guru's have less problems with that than they ever had with Norton. Used to have Norton on my laptop but it would take about half an hour to boot up. AVG cured it. You meed to make sure you only have one Anti-virus program as they will fight with each other. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thank you all for the advice , great to hear other peoples experiences ! Have gone with your advice Joris ! Can't believe I've wasted all that rusty metal cash on paying for security that was available free for the last eight years ! What a plonker I am ! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks from me to Joris. I tried both AVG free and paid for, real improvement when removed. I'll have a go with the MS next and see how that performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thank you all for the advice , great to hear other peoples experiences ! Have gone with your advice Joris ! Can't believe I've wasted all that rusty metal cash on paying for security that was available free for the last eight years ! What a plonker I am ! :nut: It was a real eye opener for me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Currently using AVG myself. Only had bad experinces McCafree and Norton would not touch them again if you paid me to, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I am with Joris on this one, MSE runs on all our computers and have done for at least 2 years without any problems, free too.! ( teenage kids in the house using it as well) First I had Norton and then Mcafee but very happy with MSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Andy, you've been running it for a month now, happy with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Andy, you've been running it for a month now, happy with it? Hi Joris , not had any problems since changing over and very pleased with the Scammell spare parts I've bought with the money saved ! :-D Thanks again everyone for the advice ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I've also been using MSE for a month now no problems, start up is faster, no annoying pop-ups just to tell me it's working, and scans run unseen in the background without affecting performance. Never considered using it before because of all the negative things I've read, maybe using it with OE as well is a bit too much, but as I use Firefox I will stick with it now I think, so good call Joris.:thanx: Hmmm wonder who writes all that negative stuff....:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northrecce Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 A friend of mine who is a computer programmer insisted i used Avast anti virus protection. So took his advice and 2 years on i have had no problems with my p.c. Its free and does not slow your p.c. down, everything is automated :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) It is interesting following a thread like this, my computer is now 7 years old , as long as it works - fine, however because I am not a IT person I am making a note of certain points. Basically I would not like to make changes on my existing computer in case I RAX thingies ul totally. So - it is a matter of timing , however you can not anticipate a failure and when it will be beyond economic repair. So considering a new computer, major changes to me will be easier at that stage , end existing contracts when new up & running & satisfied.. 1. My service provider for broadband is AOL , possibly I can get better & cheaper. 2. I use McAfee (additional fee monthly with payment to AOL) , it certainly slows the machine right down on a Friday when it does the deep weekly check , I am reliably informed that the FREE AVG is adequate ?? 3. However , the main problem I have experienced in 14 years on internet is not virus that I know of , early days I used Norton. The problem for me - it was MALWARE. This totally wrecked the computer , the way out was paying a ransom of abt. £30 6 monthly for Enigma Spyhunter 4. On a new computer - then I will discontinue the payment for Spyhunter 4 , I am reliably informed that the FREE MalwareBytes is adequate. Spyhunter 4 , apparently loads Windows in a different way , something to avoid Rootkits - IT people may explain what this is. Googling on Spyhunter 4 - difficult to get to the real truth about it , but as I say - my experience is MALWARE , how that differs from a Virus - I don't know.. Edited September 26, 2012 by ruxy spelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1212 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I used to use AVG several years ago, and hence can't comment on current version, but it became both a big download and slowed systems down. I swapped to Avast and have had no real issues either with the installation or failure to trap viruses. It works fine together with Comodo firewall too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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