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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: 1two3 on November 28, 2007, 07:12:58 AM

Title: Need Protection!
Post by: 1two3 on November 28, 2007, 07:12:58 AM

My Norton subscription ran out and now I need a free anti virus/sypware. Know any good ones? Also, I know it's bad running 2 anti-viruses at the same time, but what about running 1 anti-virus and a different anti-spyware at the same time?

Title: Re: Need Protection!
Post by: CBMatt on November 28, 2007, 07:30:09 AM

It needs to be updated, but you may want to have a read through this from the FAQ...
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,16182.html

I suggest getting AVG.  If you need a firewall, Comodo is my personal favorite.  For anti-spyware, I most commonly suggest Spybot - Search & Destroy and SUPERAntiSpyware (get both).  It's true that running more than one anti-virus is bad.  However, running anti-virus and anti-spyware is actually suggested.  I would advise not scanning with them at the same time, though, because that could create complications.

For removing Norton, see here...
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,34939.0.html

Title: Re: Need Protection!
Post by: 1two3 on December 02, 2007, 05:22:40 AM

Thanks.

Title: Re: Need Protection!
Post by: quaxo on December 02, 2007, 05:26:57 AM

Some people have trouble getting to AVG's free download. They kind of keep it tucked away. Here's a direct link:

http://www.grisoft.com/free (http://www.grisoft.com/free)