Anti Virus 2009

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I have noticed that with McAfee, especially after start-up when it's updating and scanning in the background. Maybe I'll try Fix-It Utilities.

And yeah, I've always used Spybot or Ad-Aware as a second line of defense.

Maybe CG is in class?

yeah...i forgot...some of us are still in school now...heh!

and where does norton's and macafee get off charging a yearly fee to use their software now????

Or has that changed?

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

and where does norton's and macafee get off charging a yearly fee to use their software now????

Actually, you can sometimes find full anti-virus software for free. Well at least you can with McAfee, which is what I have. I don't have any complaints with McAfee, but I will second MysticCat said about your computer slowing down a bit when a scan is running. But for me, it's only when the scan is running, and I'm usually not using it when I do a virus scan anyways.

Anywho, I know if your Internet service provider is Comcast, you can get the free, full version of McAfee anti-virus.

When you're logged into your account, you can click on the top right corner, the link that says "Security", and it takes you to a page where you can download McAfee, as long as you have an account with Comcast.

My school also offers free virus protection (I'm pretty sure it's either McAfee or Norton) for students, faculity, or anyone with a school computer login. You might want to look in to see if yours does too. It can probably be found on your schools technology page.

And I agree with getting a spyware program as well. Ad-Aware has worked great for me!