What antivirus ??
gazzaboy
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Hi all. Purchased this today http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lenovo-z580-15-6-laptop-metal-17056542-pdt.html
and i was wondering what antivirus to use. Its for my eldest daughter and dont really want to do the yearly subscription so, whats the best free one or one that just needs a one off cost?? many thanks.
and i was wondering what antivirus to use. Its for my eldest daughter and dont really want to do the yearly subscription so, whats the best free one or one that just needs a one off cost?? many thanks.
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Especially if your daughter only downloads software from the windows store.
There's this thread from 2 weeks ago:
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1763743
Or this one from 4 weeks ago:
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1755594
Really? I never knew that. Is this a new thing? Surely though it still needs something though? She probably will download all sorts of stuff as shes 16 and is quite competent on a pc.
Yes, integrating anti-virus into Windows Defender is new to Windows 8. Before it was just anti-spyware.
People who are half-competent downloading "all sorts" is the main cause of computer issues.
I have two suggestions: a) try convincing her not to, e.g. only getting software from known reputable places like the windows store or adobe.com; only getting media e.g. movies, music etc from reputable places like netflix.com, iTunes etc.
b) If you are going to go for an anti-virus, go to the windows store on the laptop (it's one of the tiles on the start screen), scroll along to the security section and you will find the windows 8 compatible security suites in there, my personal recommendation for a heavy duty suite is Kaspersky.
Do be aware that using "strong" security suites can have their own side-effects too.
Relying on what's integrated into Windows 8 and practising safe/paranoid computer use habits is my preferred way. No security software slowing down the PC and creating conflicts but no malware either.
Free
Trend HouseCall
No software download, no monthly updates. Just go online and run it when you choose. Virus scan should take no more than 5 minutes.
Also Free
By the way, viruses aren't a major problem these day...malware most certainly is. Don't forget to download Malwarebytes.
The whole point of anti-virus software is that it stops you getting viruses in the first place. Not to find out when you feel like it (or remember to check) that you've actually got one.
http://acs.pandasoftware.com/cloud/PandaCloudAntivirus.exe
1. Microsoft = Sh*t - Therefore I wouldn't trust them to produce effective anti-virus software.
2. You rarely get something for nothing - Whilst Avast, AVG, Panda etc. are all fine and dandy now, they are under no obligations to keep providing you with an up to date service let alone inform you when they do go bust etc.
I use Mcafee, but it's all down to personal preference really. I paid £20 for 3 users for 15 months. Not expensive, and at least I know that my machine is secure.
whatever you do avoid mcafee & isp security software that's powered by it
AVG used to be good but now it's bloatware. Used to depend on but OUCH! not anymore :mad:
Mcafee along with Norton should also be avoided like the plague.
I use Comodo and Malwarebytes and am pleased with the results so far.
AV is becoming deprecated these days.
I actually think I'm close to just running active AM and using software update tools. Most programs self-update nowadays.
Youre logic is flawed, its not secure.
No PC is secure
Do you not have to be connected to the internet for this anti virus to work?
If I download a zip file thats infected but then for some reason lose connection and open the zip whilst offline, how protected would I be then?
I'm unsure tbh, I'm never in a situation where I am offline. I either use ADSL at home or MiFi when out.
The odds of getting a virus while offline must be quite low, I have never heard it happen to anyone.
I have yet to see that, as although I don't really have random people giving me flash drives, purple who use an anti virus at there end too.
I would bet 99% of infections are via the internet, I have cleaned over 100 PC from viruses and they have all been internet infections, often from torrents.