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Need internet security software help
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First post yah!
Anyway, I've been a long time lurker of these forums but recently have been inclined to post. The internet security on my computer has run out and I need help getting a new package.
I don't know anything at all about internet security so I was thinking of buying this"http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1094417.htm". However one thing concerns me, this is the 2013 version of the software but the 2014 version is already out. Will this software update to the latest malware databases/version when I buy it??? I would buy the 2014 version but it costs a fair bit more and I am really strapped for cash at the moment.
Are there any free pieces of software which are just as good as this???
Thanks for your help.
Anyway, I've been a long time lurker of these forums but recently have been inclined to post. The internet security on my computer has run out and I need help getting a new package.
I don't know anything at all about internet security so I was thinking of buying this"http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1094417.htm". However one thing concerns me, this is the 2013 version of the software but the 2014 version is already out. Will this software update to the latest malware databases/version when I buy it??? I would buy the 2014 version but it costs a fair bit more and I am really strapped for cash at the moment.
Are there any free pieces of software which are just as good as this???
Thanks for your help.
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Personally I'd stay clear of McAfee. I use Avast Home* for AntiVirus. I use the built in Windows Firewall in Windows 7 and I also use Malwarebytes to scan for malware. All free. Sorted.
Other folk will be along soon to recommend Avira, Kaspersky, Panda Cloud AV and NOD32.
*ETA: I've used Avast without any hassle since around 2005
Smart Security 2014 for three computers is less than £20 on amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Smart-Security-Computers-Frustration-Free-Packaging/dp/B00F3X5EKA/
I was too specific by saying NOD32
For example with Barclays you can get a three user licence for Kaspersky Internet Security for free.
That is one way to get a free AV solution. There are other free programs out there but I haven't used any of them in a while, since I acquired my free Kaspersky licence, so wouldn't like to comment further on those options.
This may help
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/free-anti-virus-software
I use http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php which I like, have had no problems with.haven't been infected with anything and doesn't slow the PC.
I also have the free version of this http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/
But,it's for courses - if any free version you try doesn't suit your needs just try another
There's no reason not to know anything about internet security. Fifteen minutes spent reading a few guides and you'll know far more than the average person:
http://security.gt500.org/prevention
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-news-trends/best-practices/phishing.aspx
As for the choice of AV, ultimately it's your own online actions which are more important. But whatever you go for, add in regular scans with the free Malwarebytes and AdwCleaner (be careful to click the correct Download Button). Also ensure that you are using an ad blocker (like Adblock Plus).
I just installed comodo free anti virus on my PC (as I saw it recommended on these forums), and now have the icon on my home screen.
On their website it says you need find the file and double click on it to start it up, and then the icon will appear onscreen. As I said, it's already on the screen and when I double click on the file, it tells me it's 'extracting' - so I cancelled it (that sounded like it would be deleted to me).
Have I done wrong? Is it installed properly and activated or do I have to start it off somehow?
Also, is it entirely free, I'm not going to be told it's free to install but somehow chargeable to use, am I?
Many thanks in advance.
If all you did was go to the Comodo website and download the file from there and nothing else then you have not installed it.
The icon on the desktop sounds like it is the install file you downloaded. When it says "extracting" when you double click on it that means it is extracting the installation files. What they do is compress a load of separate files into one file to reduce the amount of data you need to download then it all gets uncompressed again when you run it.
Once it's done that it will run the actual installer. I get the impression that maybe you never got to this stage?
If you did indeed download the free version then it should be free for ever. Normally you would be expected to pay upfront for a licence if you are going to be charged. The only real exception is if you download a trial version of a paid for product. That will work free for a period of time then stop and if you want to continue you have to buy a licence for it.
I went to the comodo site, clicked on 'download' (not the trial one) and it started downloading. When it was complete, I found the file and double clicked as it said, but cancelled it when the 'extracting' bit came up! I should have carried on, then? I'll do that again.
Many thanks.
It asked for Admin password and I don't know it. (It's my computer now, but the previous admin is no longer here).
It's one of those days.
You could try just pressing OK without entering anything or try whatever password you use to log into the machine (if you have one and know what it is!)
I tried both of those ideas you mention, they didn't work.
Thanks, Chris.
Not used any so wouldn't like to recommend anything specific.
You could try logging on as the default Administrator account which might not have a password set.
Second one I will try.
Thanks again.