Motoring10 mins ago
Which Anti-Virus Prog Should I Keep Please.......
21 Answers
I have just tried to access MP3 Rocket which I haven't used for ages, and it prompted me to update to the latest version, which I did,......and now I appear to have also acquired AVG.
As I understand it, more than one anti-virus prog is NOT A GOOD THING...and as I already have MSE, which would you helpful folk recommend I keep, + which should I bin?
Thanks,
Baths x x
As I understand it, more than one anti-virus prog is NOT A GOOD THING...and as I already have MSE, which would you helpful folk recommend I keep, + which should I bin?
Thanks,
Baths x x
Answers
I very much doubt that you've actually acquired AVG Anti-Virus. It's far more likely that you've accidentally installed a browser extension called either AVG Secure Search Toolbar or AVG SafeGuard Toolbar. It simply examines web links offered to you, to check on their safety. (i.e.it's NOT an anti-virus program, as such) You don't need it. Get rid of it:...
16:03 Mon 11th Aug 2014
Galeck, I've never heard of AVAST. Thanks for info. I currently have Kaspersky, which I HATE and am looking for a new anti-virus . I've heard of AVG. Why don't you like that ? I'm getting a new laptop soon and will then have the dreaded windows 8.1. I want to get rid of Kaspersky. I'll look into AVAST. Thanks for info.
Everyone has their own views on which is best. I'd suggest picking one you like and keeping that, as it is more important to have an AV than worry about whether it is the first to get the protection for new threats in. I'm sure there are comparison sites out there if you wish to avoid the non leaders in the field. I've not tried AVAST but it's been recommended many times. I have used AVG in the past and think it is fine. Although personally I have, the past few years, bought Kaspersky which seems to be fine, and a decent support system I'm paying for.
@Bazile....If you have Windows XP, I say stick with it. Possibly one of (if Not the) best OS produced by Microsoft. There are still lots of companies that are still using it.
There is a very highly respected Top Techie in AB who still uses XP. Read what Buenchico has to say about it.:-
http:// www.the answerb ank.co. uk/Tech nology/ Compute rs/Ques tion135 6291.ht ml
Hans.
There is a very highly respected Top Techie in AB who still uses XP. Read what Buenchico has to say about it.:-
http://
Hans.
//Microsoft Security Essentials has limited support from Microsoft it would be advisable to uninstall it . //
HansUrbancka - I was querying galeck1947 statement above - i.e that Microsoft Security Essentials was not being supported fully as a product for Microsoft operating systems - i.e i thought that was only true with respect to XP only ?
I have windows 7
Should i therefore get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials ?
HansUrbancka - I was querying galeck1947 statement above - i.e that Microsoft Security Essentials was not being supported fully as a product for Microsoft operating systems - i.e i thought that was only true with respect to XP only ?
I have windows 7
Should i therefore get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials ?
I liked XP; but with a new PC build I decided a new Windows, and 7 seemed appropriate. As I've stated a few times here, the mere look of 8 makes me not want to touch it. I'll consider again when they have stopped pandering to the teenage market and produce a professional looking interface rather than a mish mash. But hey, this thread is about AV ;-)
I very much doubt that you've actually acquired AVG Anti-Virus. It's far more likely that you've accidentally installed a browser extension called either AVG Secure Search Toolbar or AVG SafeGuard Toolbar. It simply examines web links offered to you, to check on their safety. (i.e.it's NOT an anti-virus program, as such)
You don't need it. Get rid of it:
http:// malware tips.co m/blogs /avg-sa feguard -toolba r-remov al/
(I'd omit Steps 3 & 5 from that list, which I regard as 'overkill').
However you shouldn't be using MSE either! (It failed several security tests last year and Microsoft admitted that it wasn't as good as they'd like it to be). Get rid of it and install either Avast (which I use)
http:// www.ava st.com/ index
or Comodo
http:// www.com odo.com /produc ts/free -produc ts.php
(Click on 'Comodo Antivirus')
You don't need it. Get rid of it:
http://
(I'd omit Steps 3 & 5 from that list, which I regard as 'overkill').
However you shouldn't be using MSE either! (It failed several security tests last year and Microsoft admitted that it wasn't as good as they'd like it to be). Get rid of it and install either Avast (which I use)
http://
or Comodo
http://
(Click on 'Comodo Antivirus')
Hans:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware seems to be able to pick up potential threats that get past any antivirus program (or even full security suites, such as those offered by Norton, McAfee and Kaspersky), so I'd always recommend having it available. (As it's 'run on demand' software, rather than 'run in the background', it's presence can't lead to any system conflicts).
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware seems to be able to pick up potential threats that get past any antivirus program (or even full security suites, such as those offered by Norton, McAfee and Kaspersky), so I'd always recommend having it available. (As it's 'run on demand' software, rather than 'run in the background', it's presence can't lead to any system conflicts).
Cheers Buenchico. You have put forward good reasons for using the free edition of Malwarebytes which is an 'on demand' programme; whereas the Premium edition 'runs in the background' and could conflict with Anti Virus programmes or full security suites.
Free Avast and free Malwarebytes seem to be a complete all around protection.
Hans.
Free Avast and free Malwarebytes seem to be a complete all around protection.
Hans.
Related Questions
Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.