malware and anti virus programs experiences
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malware and anti virus programs experiences
Appreciate any experiences, comparisons or views on Avast free version versus Malwarebytes Anti Malware, Windows Security Alerts or others? Using expensive preloaded program on pc, its going away soon and need a good replacement.
Any help. comments appreciated
Any help. comments appreciated
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Avast free works well enough and it's free. In the past couple years they seem to have stepped up the number of pop-ups you get offering upgrades (for a fee) and other services. So while it used to be great it has become a bit more annoying... but it's free. I currently use paid Symantec on my office computers which also works well and it's nice that it really doesn't make it's presence known like Avast does.
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Avast free is what I use. AVG is another good free choice.
I use Anti-Malwarebytes on occasion as well.
I use Anti-Malwarebytes on occasion as well.
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I use the free Avast, too plus I like Windows Defender (comes with Win8) or Microsoft Essentials for other versions, for virus protection, and I use Malwarebytes and SuperAntispyware for malware along with SpyBot. They all seem to find different things and best, they're all free!
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AVG is another good free choice.
They put out a tool bar called AVG secure search tool bar and this thing is nothing but malware. Once installed it's extremely difficult to remove. It lets you THINK it's uninstalled yet continues to run in the back ground.
For software which is supposed to remove malware and guard your computer, it does exactly the opposite.
AVG Secure Search Security Toolbar is malware, avoid it more than the plague | Reviews, news, tips, and tricks | dotTechdotTech
AVG Security Toolbar is the worst foistware I've ever seen | ZDNet
I've been using spybot search and destroy along with Comodo internet security premium firewall for a number of years now with no issues.
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I use AVG and have for the last several years. When you install it you are given the OPTION of also installing that search toolbar. I never have.
NEVER install add-on tool bars from ANY source as they all will slow down the computer and are a potential problem.
Been there, done that and paid the price.
NEVER install add-on tool bars from ANY source as they all will slow down the computer and are a potential problem.
Been there, done that and paid the price.
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Or just don't use Windows. Apple, Linux or even BSD are much safer. While they could have a virus even without an AV they are safer then Windows with AV and AMW software. Some versions of Linux are arguably even easier to use then Windows.
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I cant help you on Avast, but as others have mentioned, I use AVG & Malwarebytes & have for probably 10+ years & I have obviously... been satisfied with both.
I also use the manual install option & I deselect all the add on's, so I don't have the tool bars etc..
Good luck...
I also use the manual install option & I deselect all the add on's, so I don't have the tool bars etc..
Good luck...
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I haven't used an anti virus, for years. I use anti malware (that's the real name) from malwarebytes.org Anti Virus software depends on knowing about the virus by it's "signature" & the signature can't be known until many machines are affected. I also use MJ Registry Watcher to lock my registry. Not all malware has to lodge itself it the registry but it helps block some of what does. Malware in the registry is an executable & what doesn't need the registry is a script. I use No Script in Firefox, to help with that. Avast & Norton take over your machine. A uninstall program has to be downloaded to remove them. I don't like that either. Those are just some basics.
Edit: For Unix & Linux, use Root Kit Hunter. Mac OSX has a Unix terminal in it. RK Hunter may work there too. I don't know.
Edit: For Unix & Linux, use Root Kit Hunter. Mac OSX has a Unix terminal in it. RK Hunter may work there too. I don't know.
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Or just don't use Windows. Apple, Linux or even BSD are much safer.
While it is true Windows gets picked on quite a bit more by various hackers and malware pushers, it is still by far the most universally accepted OS, and once you get into the more specialized software (like ALLDATA for example) Linux and Apple just don't cut it.
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Any proof of that? A legitimate cite for that?
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I couldn't even get full function from my Canon all in one scanner/disc printer/printer.
Don't get me wrong... Linux has a great database of generic drivers, but if you step off the beaten path.... good luck.
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You are correct about the driver problem. However, it can probably be solved if you load Windows in a Virtual Machine on a Linux host.
ALLDATA -- auto mechanic?
ALLDATA -- auto mechanic?
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You are correct about the driver problem. However, it can probably be solved if you load Windows in a Virtual Machine on a Linux host
ALLDATA -- auto mechanic?
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I knew some gas station owners & mechanics who had a hacked version of ALLDATA & there was no way to find the person who sold it to them. When the computer had viruses & other problems, I couldn't do a clean install. It would have been called NODATA.