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DryRain

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27. Misunderstood my post. They choose and make that softward part of..

Reply to ManiacJoe (Reply #26)

Sun Jan 20, 2013, 08:15 PM

Jan 2013

the operating system in their computers. As often as needed, they update the software to keep their product safe.

You buy the computer, you buy the softwaret that makes it work right.

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Anti virus protection [View all] Worried senior Jan 2013 OP

I use Avast and Malwarebytes MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #1

yep Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #9

I use ESET and Spybot Search & Destroy WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2013 #2

and yep to spybot Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #10

There is no "best". ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #3

What do you use for a firewall? RC Jan 2013 #4

My experience with System Mechanic was not happy. lastlib Jan 2013 #5

I use McAfee, ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #6

Here are a couple of independent A/V testing sites that may help... davepdx Jan 2013 #7

MSE (Microsoft) is a "set it & forget it" AV that does one thing Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #8

the standard installation for windows os at my job (computer tech) is Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #11

oh yeah - norton and mcafee are of the devil Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #12

Is Avast! renewal still free after one year? DryRain Jan 2013 #13

new version of Avast! here: CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #14

Thanks so much for your advice!!! DryRain Jan 2013 #15

Avast doesn't work that way Mnpaul Jan 2013 #17

Yes, so have I, up until this point but now DryRain Jan 2013 #18

Is that computer running the paid version? Mnpaul Jan 2013 #20

No, I never PAID for a version, and never PAID a cent DryRain Jan 2013 #22

similar boat here CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #23

Thank you, I will investigate and try Avira on mine first. DryRain Jan 2013 #24

Avira has a pretty good rating on download.com CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #29

i am looking at avira av now as an alternative to avast Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #16

Thanks everyone Worried senior Jan 2013 #19

System Mechanic = Snake oil IMHO. Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #21

Here's a radical idea: how about having computer manufacturers ... DryRain Jan 2013 #25

As opposed to using free AV software from the start? ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #26

Misunderstood my post. They choose and make that softward part of.. DryRain Jan 2013 #27

Yes, I see what you are getting at. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #28