Antivirus program? - Tuner-Junction

Tony_Bolony · #1 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:04 PM

i hate norton and macafee, and my dad needs a new one cause his norton ran out. what would you guys recommend? if i have to pay i guess thats fine, but id rather get one that i only pay once.

Type_SH RaCer · #2 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:09 PM

I've always use and like Norton corporate ed. Don’t think it ever espiers, but then again I don't pay for software.

Tren Mico has a fee online scan, but i like real time protection.

roller3804 · #3 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:17 PM

i strongly recommend ditching anything mcaffe or norton. They basically do nothing but slow your machine and prevent you from having fun.

I highly recommend going to www.download.com and get these programs.

spybot SD(enable the TEA TIMER!!!)
Adaware
ccleaner
hijack this
spyware blaster
use the microsoft antivirus program also

update and scan all of these programs every 3-5 days

use mozilla firefox instead of IE

It has a built in popup blocker which works well and is WAY better than IE.

I build my own computers and have delt with alot of computer threats and this is where my advice comes from.

Blake · #4 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:19 PM

^^ he got my computer back up and running

Type_SH RaCer · #5 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:25 PM

^^When you have a P4 3.2 and 1g+ you'll not notice the slowness.

Those focase on spyware more then virus.

If you really need it i try and send it...Can AIM handel 30mb trans?

GsrVtec · #6 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:27 PM

been running norton since 2004 and stil have 2005. What version do u have of norton rite now? 2005? If u want I can send u a key gen PM me with email

roller3804 · #7 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Type_SH RaCer

^^When you have a P4 3.2 and 1g+ you'll not notice the slowness.

Those focase on spyware more then virus.

If you really need it i try and send it...Can AIM handel 30mb trans?

P4 is WAY overratted.
I promise my 1.8 AMD duron will hold its own with a p4.
I only have 768mb ram.

The programs I show listed above: block registry changes, prevent spyware pages from even opening silently, delete temp files and clean files that slow up ur machine.

It doesn't slow the processor down. Its the backruning processes that take up memory. unseen tasks. If you look at the hijack this log there are about 5-10 different things norton runs that slow ur computer and make it hard to view online media.

I guess if you don't know computers that well norton is a good option. but it really does nothing. The viruses now block norton from deleting it...so whats the point of having it.

plus the others are free. I havent had a virus in....a year. I actually got the virus and couldnt get rid of it a year and half ago when I had norton.

Tony_Bolony · #8 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 06:52 PM

my dad had macafee on his cause his computer is a dell, and the thing ran out and wasnt going to protect his computer at all, so i am going to delete it. im more concerned with an antivirus program cause i already took care of spyware for him.

Type_SH RaCer · #9 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by roller3804

P4 is WAY overratted.
I promise my 1.8 AMD duron will hold its own with a p4.
I only have 768mb ram.

The programs I show listed above: block registry changes, prevent spyware pages from even opening silently, delete temp files and clean files that slow up ur machine.

It doesn't slow the processor down. Its the backruning processes that take up memory. unseen tasks. If you look at the hijack this log there are about 5-10 different things norton runs that slow ur computer and make it hard to view online media.

I guess if you don't know computers that well norton is a good option. but it really does nothing. The viruses now block norton from deleting it...so whats the point of having it.

plus the others are free. I havent had a virus in....a year. I actually got the virus and couldnt get rid of it a year and half ago when I had norton.

There are different versions of Norton. And I can say some do slow it down a lot but corp. edition doesn’t as munch. When Viruses are undeletable then the company usually comes out with an update that fixes it or give you directions on how to deal with it.

I wasn’t doubting your computer should have said running such programs as Norton... with computers these days you'll not notice the slowness. Happy

His Question was Antivirus program? Or did it say tweaking and spy ware. I don’t think he’s going too always make sure his dad’s computer is updated. But I do agree with you on using some of those programs and keeping reg. clean.

You can have all the programs you want, but there will always be a back door.

And as for experience I’m by far from A+, MCSE and troubleshooting… but in design. But hay what do I know I push buttons all day.

IntegraTypeRS · #10 (**permalink**) March 7th, 2006, 07:31 AM

if anything use symantec anti virus over norton anti virus. they both may be from the same company but i've heard SAV is much better than NAV

i use Grisoft AVG antivirus. it is free to use, updates are free, and it works.

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

roller3804 · #11 (**permalink**) March 7th, 2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Type_SH RaCer

You can have all the programs you want, but there will always be a back door.

I agree 100%

NegroDamus · #12 (**permalink**) March 7th, 2006, 05:17 PM

I use NIS05, it catches all kinds of shit.

There is nothing perfect, the net is a filthy infected world and you will catch something no matter what if you surf the net.

Tony_Bolony · #13 (**permalink**) March 7th, 2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IntegraTypeRS

if anything use symantec anti virus over norton anti virus. they both may be from the same company but i've heard SAV is much better than NAV

i use Grisoft AVG antivirus. it is free to use, updates are free, and it works.

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

thanks bro, always comin through. ill install this on my dads computer tomorrow

Glenfiddich_man · #14 (**permalink**) March 7th, 2006, 11:31 PM

I love my Norton with Anti virus and spyware. Have not had any problems since i got it, and i look at tons of porn. And D/L tons of various stuff off limewire.

HFab · #15 (**permalink**) March 9th, 2006, 01:13 AM

From my understaning you can't stop from getting spyware, but you can block it. And virus protection is only as good as it's last update, so on any given day there's over 10 new viruses created....300 a month, so if you update every 3-5 days aren't u leaving yourself at risk? You need something auto updating 24/7.... not free!

Oh yes...I agree on Mozilla..way better than IE and safer.