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Need anti-virus, not Avira
« on: May 14, 2009, 05:52:32 PM »
I am setting up a computer for my Dad's use.  I had Avira on it, but that has made it lock up a couple of times when trying to download updates, and even crashed it on the first attempt to install.

What program would you recommend? 

It is an older Gateway computer (2001), using Windows XP Home. 


I'd prefer freeware, but any recommendations of arm-and-a-leg-ware would also be appreciated.  Dad's payin' so...   =)


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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2009, 05:55:56 PM »
I use PestPatrol from Computer Associates.  IIRC it's $39 a year.  CA seems to do a very good job of keeping it updated.

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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2009, 06:00:13 PM »
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2009, 06:27:59 PM »
avg FTW
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2009, 06:33:57 PM »
BitDefender, the "Internet Security" Family Edition version.  Install on three computers, two year license.  Easy on the resources.  $46.99 at Newegg.
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2009, 08:25:13 PM »
AVG seems to work pretty good for a free anti-virus solution.
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2009, 09:06:22 PM »
I used to use AVG, but it's gotten pretty bloated the last couple versions and was bogging down my system. I've switched to Avast! and like it pretty well so far.
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2009, 09:22:44 PM »
I tried Avast for a while, but it just never made any sense to me.  Too many confusing options.   =(
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2009, 11:32:30 PM »
Used to use AVG, but it got too bloaty for my 6YO hardware.

Avira is what I use.  Not freeware, but nagware.
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 11:49:00 PM »
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I tried Avast for a while, but it just never made any sense to me.  Too many confusing options.

Try using it in a managed format in a network.

It does have its quirks, but the multitute of options and settings has made it usefull in my work environment where I can tweek the protection to match the type of macine it is installed on.

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Used to use AVG, but it got too bloaty for my 6YO hardware.

Same here, and the licensed version I had let in crud it should not have.

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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2009, 03:38:28 AM »
Norton is the devil, don't do it. 

I use AVG and Avast, I like Avast a little better.  AVG is a little annoying.
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 09:33:38 AM »
Oh crap.  I had Bit Defender on there, and all was going well.  Until I scanned for "rootkits," and it just crashed again. 

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You received this message because a hardware device, its driver, or related software has caused a blue screen error. This type of error means the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from potential data corruption or loss. In this case, we were unable to detect the specific device or driver that caused the problem.

 =(

Microsoft recommends I check the hard disk for errors, and check for driver updates. 
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Re: Need anti-virus, not Avira
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 10:42:33 AM »
I used chkdsk c:/r, but after it was done, it just started Windows.  Is no news good news? 
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