I just wanna say that nortorn virus does NOT work, that program sucks, I had 7 viruses about two months ago, and nortorn wouldn't detect it. My messangers were slow and almost everything, it was pretty obvious I had a virus. So, the best software out there is AVG, it's what I unleashed and saved my computer with, it's a reeeeeally good software


DarkBlood

I agree with that! By the way, for those who don't know how, here is where you get it: http://www.grisoft.com/

It used to be FREE... but now it almost looks like you have to pay for it? Maybe if you dig around, you can still find the FREE version!

I have been using AVG for about 5 years now, and it works great!

no, its still free. i forgot the address but i think its free.grisoft.com. they never posted the link to the main site, but they still have a free version. i know because i have it

Ok, yea thats it. Here is the link right to the download page: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/Get+AVG+FREE/lng/us/tpl/v5 Then scroll down to the bottom and download the installation file. Enjoy!

People, remember! always use google, but anyway, here's the link to get the free AVG edition. Click
(Scroll all the way down and click on the file)

Um... that is the same exact link I posted like 7 hours again.... Remember, read all posts before posting

The thing is a lot of people don't install a virus scanner until after they suspect they have a virus, or else they don't keep the definitions updated. The first thing a lot of viruses will do is intercept any API calls to the virus scanner, effectively hiding themselves from it's scan. That is, if they get into the system in the first place, which can only be done on a system without virus scanning or with outdated definitions. I really like Norton, and it works very well, but I have also switched to AVG for monetary reasons.

I think the AVG interface is sort of crappy, but it works, and is free, so that's pretty much all that matters. Just remember, if you let your definitions in AVG get out of date you'll still be at risk as well.

Yeah, I should've got AVG before even if I didn't suspect a virus...
viruses are just so easy to get.... And you always need an Anti-virus for every computer.
When I got this new computer I immediatly downloaded AVG, spybot, and ad-aware

Thanks for the advise! I'm happy to say that I use AVG now, I used to use nortorn virus, but not anymore.

Norton AntiVirus is a good program, but it takes like 3 hours for a full system scan, and my computer has like 70% free disk space. I had this program up until a few months ago when my computer "accidentally" underwent a partial system recovery. Since my computer's partial brain transplant, Norton doesn't seem to be able to reinstall after many attempts. I even went to the extreme to purchase a new Norton disk from the local BestBuy, but the software still couldn't install. My PC seems to do OK without the program, so I guess my PC will be alright with Microsoft Anti Spyware, Spybot Search & Destroy, and Adaware SE.

you better install avg to cover your a$$ in the virus department, those other programs don't hunt for conventional viruses

yea, I agree! Unless you want to reformat and reinstall windows real quick, because a virus ate windows! lol

hehe


yup

I've gotten a LOT of viruses lately, but thank god AVG was there to save me the trouble

Norton does suck, but it is getting better...

I use AVG because i think its one of the best ,

norton isn't that bad, but a while ago, no anti-virus would work. i had 150+ virues and 5 trogan hores i had to reformat. no i have nothing, and hopefuly it stay that way.