Introduction: Every once in awhile, and online friend would ask me recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, and other protection against malware. Rather than retype the same response, here's a list of useful utilities.
Note to newbies: The list is a little unwieldy once you get past the anti-virus and anti-spyware applications, so only start with them first. Many of today's utilities and techniques address malware, which includes viruses, spyware, and unwanted applications running on your computer.
Feel free to add any recommendations and tips to this list, so our friends' computers will be secure and safe!
Posted On: 2007-05-22 18:38:28
But I agree, I am sooo glad to leave that Norton trash off my computer.
AVG all the way! I prefer the daily updates and scans. It does slow down my computer a little, but not enough to be a nuisance.
Oh, and Solamer, you can turn off automatic updates, if you wish.
Edit: I found the software by googling for it. Try this http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Edit: I found the software by googling for it. Try this http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Yeah, it's hard to find from the main page. Even simpler you can just use:
http://free.grisoft.com/
It's cool and simple and I hope efficient.
I'd like to know how it compares to AVAST in terms of load on PC and effectiveness...
Norton is the same way and seems to take way longer to update.
I suspect that's intentional (as a sales technique).
The version that I have on my computer updates by itself and can be scheduled to run on a timed basis... I have them both set overnight, and rarely have any problems...